Ohio's Office Administration pathway prepares students for careers managing office operations, coordinating workplace activities, and supporting business functions across diverse organizations. From healthcare facilities to corporate offices and nonprofit agencies, office administrators are essential to organizational success.
Students develop competencies in administrative software, communication systems, document management, scheduling, customer service, and workplace organization. They master Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and contemporary office technology while learning professional communication and organizational skills.
Graduates work as administrative assistants, office managers, front desk coordinators, or administrative coordinators at businesses, medical facilities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Advancement opportunities lead to office manager, operations coordinator, or executive assistant roles with increased responsibility and compensation.
Office Administration at a Glance
2
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's office administration standards are developed with business professionals and administrative leaders from diverse organizations. Curriculum emphasizes professionalism, technology skills, and organizational competencies required in modern workplaces.
Competency assessments include office software proficiency, document preparation, scheduling, and customer service scenarios. Industry certifications in Microsoft Office and administrative professional credentials are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Business Foundations |
| Administrative Office Technology |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Outlook
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Excel
- ✓QuickBooks Certified User
- ✓IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Administrative Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,420 - $52,110
Adjusted for cost of living: $40,758
Office Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $42,310 - $56,350
Adjusted for cost of living: $46,084
Office Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $74,160 - $123,250
Adjusted for cost of living: $103,682
Operations Coordinator
ExperiencedSalary range: $42,310 - $56,350
Adjusted for cost of living: $50,615
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with corporate offices, medical facilities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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