Administrative Coordinator
Associate Degree
60 Credits | 2 Years
Online Program
Financial Aid-Eligible
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*, Online
Outreach Centers: Balsam Lake*, Hayward*, Ladysmith*
*Combination of Online, Your Choice or On Site instruction. Select courses are available at the Northwood Tech Outreach Centers. Please contact your local campus for specifics.
Career Cluster: Business Management
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This program will be modified for the 2024-2025 academic year pending advisory committee and WTCS approval. Please contact an Admissions Advisor if interested or have questions.
The Administrative Coordinator program prepares you to be successful in a variety of industries: health, education, business, for-profit, non-profit, industry and more. You will develop your software/hardware knowledge, administrative/organizational skills and interpersonal communications in order to provide top-notch administrative support in your organization.
Program Overview
The Administrative Coordinator program will prepare you with cutting-edge skills in virtual assisting, event planning, organizing, and scheduling. As a graduate, you will have the competency to coordinate a modern office environment while supporting managers, executives, and teams. You will be equipped with the skills to manage projects, troubleshoot technology, provide exceptional customer service, and craft professional business communication. With this degree, typical career opportunities for grads could include, executive assistant, administrative coordinator, administrative professional, office manager or virtual assistant. This foundation prepares you for many career opportunities and gives you transferable credits to continue your education.
Program Outcomes
Employers will expect Administrative Coordinator graduates to be able to:
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Perform routine administrative procedures
- Manage administrative projects
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
Northwood Tech graduates are true professionals and lifelong learners. Career-oriented graduates can work their way into advanced positions. Some graduates also choose to continue their education at a university or four-year college.
Completing your Administrative Coordinator degree will open doors to a new career field for you.
If you already work in an office setting, earning your Administrative Coordinator degree can provide you with documentation needed to advance your career.
You can begin by earning your MS Office diploma. From there you could earn the Office Support Specialist Diploma and then your Administrative Coordinator degree.
Academics
Administrative Coordinator instructors use a differentiated approach to teaching, keeping YOU in mind when developing lesson plans, workbook exercises, lectures, projects and other interactive learning activities.
Administrative Coordinator classes are offered on all campuses (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior), Online, and outreach centers: Balsam Lake, Hayward, Ladysmith. Conveniently take classes in a way that fits your lifestyle: Online, Your Choice or On Site.
Flexibility
You can attend Administrative Coordinator classes on-campus or enroll in classes that are offered online or in a flexible-attendance classroom.
Technology
You will use a variety of technology including various software packages, training tutorial software, social media, web-conferencing and more.
Employability Essentials
You will be ready to meet employer expectations in the areas of personal awareness, career effectiveness and professionalism.
Required Courses
Classes include a mix of developing your skills in software such as Photoshop, Quickbooks and Desktop Publishing and developing proper office etiquette with classes like Office Communication, Proofreading for the Office and more.
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Administrative Coordinator is Part of a Career Pathway
As an Administrative Coordinator student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
Earn a technical diploma.
Continue your education and earn an associate degree.
Continue your education to earn a bachelor's degree and beyond.
Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
Northwood Tech breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2023-24*
Administrative Coordinator
60 Credits | 2 Years
$9,832
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Administrative Coordinator Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn:
- Office Technology Assistant technical diploma
- Microsoft Office technical diploma
- Office Support Specialist technical diploma
- Administrative Coordinator associate degree
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
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