Administrative office professional – virtual office professional
Gain in‑demand skills to deliver professional administrative support – while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of working remotely for a wide range of businesses.
Program at a glance
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Business
PROGRAM FORMAT
Online
LENGTH (FULL TIME)
4 semesters
CAREER COMMUNITY
Administrative services, legal assisting and court reporting
Program overview
Launch a fast-growing career as a virtual office professional.
If defining your own work schedule, working from a fully-equipped home office or avoiding the daily commute appeals to you, this could be the right career choice for you.
You’ll provide administrative support to small businesses or consultants, or special project coordination for larger companies. Low overhead and start-up costs, flexible scheduling and the ability to work from home are some of the benefits you can enjoy in this career. Trends in telecommuting, the growth of the internet, and corporate downsizing have contributed to the growth of the virtual assistant business.
Program details
When you’re trained in the latest office software and emerging technologies, you’ll be an asset to any workplace team, whether you’re working in business, manufacturing, education or government.
After completing Stark State’s program, you’ll be eligible to take industry-recognized certification exams such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Organizational Management (OM), and Technology Applications (TA).
Start with Stark State’s low tuition and industry-experienced professors. Then get to a bachelor’s degree by transferring your associate degree to our university partner, Franklin University.
Consider starting with this certificate, taking classes that directly apply to the administrative office professional – virtual office professional degree.
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. www.acbsp.org
Careers and outcomes
This versatile degree prepares you to work in many areas, including schools, hospitals, and government, legal and medical offices. Roles that will leverage your skillsets include:
- Administrative assistant
- Executive assistant
- Office manager
- Virtual assistant
Meet the faculty
Rene Eneix
Associate Professor, Department Chair
C100x
234-395-7879
reneix@starkstate.edu
Sandra L. Fuline, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
C100t
234-395-7227
sfuline@starkstate.edu
Kayla Klement
Assistant Professor
C100r
234-395-7023
kklement@starkstate.edu
Holly Raita
Instructor
C100r
234-395-4562
hraita@starkstate.edu
Amy Tracy
Associate Professor
C100s
234-395-7184
atracy@starkstate.edu
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Lowest tuition around
Put your money toward your goals – not debt.
Stark State’s tuition costs up to 83% less than other area colleges and universities. Along with financial aid and scholarship opportunities, you gain the most value for your education without sacrificing quality.
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Rene Eneix, MA, CRI
Department Chair, Digital Media and Administrative Technologies
330-494-6170 ext. 4876
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Whether you’re just starting out, making your college comeback or looking for a change, you belong at Stark State.