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Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS)
The Occupations
Administrative Aides, Administrative Specialists, Senior Administrative Assistants, Executive Assistants, Senior Executive Assistants, Accounting Assistants, Information Technicians, Office/Facilities Coordinators and Administrators
About the Occupations
Now more than ever, administrative assistants and front office professionals play an integral role in the success of an organization. These administrative professionals are skilled at performing a variety of administrative duties. They are becoming members of the management team and assuming roles once reserved for managerial and professional staff members. Many opportunities await those professionals who master technology and use their interpersonal and communication skills effectively.
The Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS) Program is structured to prepare students for a wide range of front office careers using state-of-the-art technology software. The program courses are specifically designed to develop competencies in office procedures, software applications, basic accounting skills, organizational skills, office management, project management, and the essential workplace soft skills. These skills are essential to upgrading existing work knowledge. As technology continues to advance, retraining and continuing education will be an essential part of jobs in business.
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
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OUTLOOK | OCCUPATION |
Good | Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants |
Good | Accounting Assistants & Auditing Specialists |
Good | Administrative Assistants, Secretaries |
Excellent | Receptionists, Information Clerks |
POSITION | SALARY (PER YEAR) |
Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants | $51,270 |
Accounting Assistants | $27,554 - $52,000 |
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians | $35,900 |
Administrative Assistants, Secretaries | $33,240 |
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS | DEGREE / CERTIFICATE TYPE | DEGREE PLANS |
Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS) | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
Administrative Professional I | Certificate | View Degree Plan |
Administrative Professional II | Certificate | View Degree Plan |
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).