Administrative Professional
Available at the State College Main Campus
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Administrative Professional
Available at the State College Main Campus
The South Hills Administrative Professional (AP) program will prepare you to be the key staff member, administrator, or manager in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven modern office setting. This intensive online/hybrid program is designed to only require two day or evenings per week in person at the school, and the rest of the coursework is completed online. As a student in our AP program, you will become fluent in current software—from Microsoft® Word, Publisher, Excel, and Access. You will learn essential skills for keeping an office efficient and performing at an optimum level. Students will also learn human relations, and event planning skills.
Our AP program graduates may be employed in positions including Administrative Assistant, Administrative Professional, Office Assistant, and Office Manager.
Successful students in this program will be outgoing, willing to ask questions, and able to complete projects on time. They need to have strong organizational and time management skills.
Testimonials
“I think some people believe that office jobs are boring and that all you do is sit behind a desk. That’s the furthest thing from the truth. For me, every day is different. Also, you don’t have to go to a 4-year college or university to have a successful career.”
"The best part of my South Hills education was the faculty and staff. The student to faculty ratio allowed for individual time and attention. I always felt the instructors were committed to providing an exemplary education and wanted us, as students, to be successful. Everyone from Financial Aid to Instructors to Career Services were easily accessible and very helpful any time I needed guidance or assistance. The program-focused coursework gave me the skills, knowledge, and practical experience that helped to prepare me for my current position at the College of Engineering at Penn State University."
The complete course list for the Administrative Professional program is located in our Course Catalog.
Careers in Administrative Professional
With nine months of hands-on training and strong skill sets, our Administrative Professional graduates are prepared for a variety of career options, including:
- Administrative Assistant
- Secretary
- Client Services Assistant
- Office Manager
- Office Assistant
- Staff Assistant
- Clerk Typist
- Executive Assistant
- Receptionist
- Customer Services Representative
South Hills Administrative Professional graduates are well-trained and in demand for their knowledge and work ethics. Some of the many firms employing our graduates include:
- American Home Patient
- Borough of Lewistown
- Centre County Government
- Centre County Homemakers
- Eclipse Resources
- Glen Hawbakers
- Penn State University
- PFG
- QBC Diagnostics
- Shaner Corp
Meet the Faculty
Barb Seeger
Program Coordinator
State College Main Campus
Barb Seeger has been an instructor at South Hills School of Business & Technology since 2002.
Barb is a graduate of the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the South Hills team, she served as an elementary school teacher in the Tyrone School District, in addition to serving as Technology Coordinator at Bishop Guilfoyle High School and as an Adjunct faculty member at Mount Aloysius College. She brings her expertise and experiences from the education community to her classroom. Barb’s certifications include: Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification, Microsoft Office User Specialist – Excel, Microsoft Office User Specialist – Word, and Microsoft Office User Specialist – PowerPoint.
In 2018, Barb received the Educator of the Year award from the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce.
