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Graduate as an Office Assistant in 14 weeks!
Get the Skills to Become an Office Assistant.
As a qualified Office Assistant, you will be a valuable asset to any business environment. Office Assistants, sometimes called Administrative Assistants or Receptionists, carry out everyday clerical and administrative tasks. They are among an organization’s most important employees, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Your general tasks could include:
- Calendar management
- Planning client meetings
- Preparing reports including spreadsheets and presentations
- Managing records
- And administering a variety of clerical tasks.
A high level of attention to detail and organization is required in order to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
Invaluable Office Assistance Skills
You will learn how to effectively communicate and respond to questions, concerns and queries in different situations. You will serve as a valuable employee within office environments by assisting in the administration of workflow. Areas of focus of the Office Assistant program include:
Document Formatting
Microsoft Skills Applications (Word Processing, Spreadsheets)
Records Management
Front Desk Reception
Scheduling and Calendaring
Meeting and Event Planning
Filing and Data Entry
Keyboarding Skills
Office and Computer Systems
Interpersonal Relations
Become Qualified in Office Assisting
This program will provide you with the tools and skills it takes to confidently pursue a satisfying office administration career. As a successful graduate you’ll have the necessary skills to coordinate and monitor clerical and administrative tasks in a variety of industry settings. You will feel fully prepared to organize daily operations and implement standards, in addition to procuring various documents such as spreadsheets, reports, and other data.
Office Assistant annual salary*
$46,800
Median Annual Salary*
77%
Employment Rate*
- Graduates hired by financial institutions, investment firms & mortgage offices
- Training in Records Management, Document Formatting and Keyboarding Skills
- Advance into Executive Assisting, Office Management, Customer Service Management and much more!
*Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable Oxford College graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Salary source for office assistants in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $31,200 to the highest 10% of workers earning $64,480
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
Countless Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may find employment as an Office Assistant in the following settings:
- Insurance Companies
- Academic Institutions
- Legal, Accounting, or Clerical Offices
- Large Companies and Organizations
- Government Offices
- City Municipalities
- Retail Industries
Program details
Prepare for an administrative career in just 14 weeks with Oxford College’s Office Assistant program!
- Our program provides you with the clerical, administrative and computer skills to pursue a wide range of career opportunities as an office assistant, receptionist, virtual assistant, data entry clerk, office clerk and more.
- Our program prepares you to maintain and update files and records, answer and redirect calls, sort and distribute incoming mail, greet guests, organize travel, arrange and confirm appointments and much more.
- You will also learn to perform key clerical tasks, such as planning client meetings, managing calendars, updating records, and using Microsoft Office applications to prepare spreadsheets, correspondence and presentations.
In just 14 weeks, you will have the essential skills and training to become a valuable member of any office team and lay the groundwork for a fast-paced administrative career.
Our Office Assistant program has flexible start dates, so you can get started as soon as you’re ready. You will learn from instructors who are experienced in their field and provide career-focused training in a small, supportive classes. You will also have access to our ongoing career services, which includes resume and cover letter writing assistance, job search strategies and networking tips.
Course Listings: Office Assistant
- SSOR 101 – Student Success Strategies
- BAOS 100 – Effective Office Skills
- ITWP 100 – Word Processing with MS Word Level I
- ITSS 101 – Spreadsheets with MS Excel Level I
- ITSS 201 – Spreadsheets with MS Excel Level II
- ITDF 101 – Document Formatting
- IKTB 100 – Keyboarding Accuracy and Skills Development
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) OR Mature Student Status with Wonderlic
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
Testimonials
“ As per the instructors, the saying holds true that a good school is a reflection of the quality of the instructors and faculty, in the same way, a good student is a testimonial or a true reflection of the instructors he or she has gone through. Oxford College instructors are excellent and this has been demonstrated over and again as true excellence and genuine care in your correspondences. “
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