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Program Overview
The Office Assistant program at Madison College will teach you the latest technology and software and the customer service skills needed for work as an office employee. Our instructors are here to help you every step of the way.
This program may be used to help you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) computer certifications.
Program Details
Students in the Office Assistant Diploma program can attend full or part-time.
The Office Assistant classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.
Careers
Office Assistant embedded technical diploma graduates are ready for a range of professional positions, including:
- Administrative Services Coordinator
- Customer Service Associate
- Office Assistant
- Program Assistant
- Receptionist-Data Entry
- Secretarial Assistant
- Word Processor
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Office Assistant career.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Office Assistant program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Manage an office effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Recognize professional values and exhibit professional behaviors in the work environment.
- Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in an office environment.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 22 17 11 Number of Surveys Sent 22 17 11 Number of Surveys Returned 19 6 11 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 5 2 9 Percent Available for Employment 26.3% 33.3% 81.8% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 73.7% 66.7% 18.2% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 4 2 8 Percent of Graduates Employed 80.0% 100.0% 88.9% Employed in Related Occupation 4 1 6 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 50.0% 75.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 1 2 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 50.0% 25.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 0 1 Percent Seeking Employment 20.0% 0.0% 11.1% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.6 3.3 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 9 3 10 Very Satisfied (4) 5 1 7 Percent Very Satisfied 55.6% 33.3% 70.0% Satisfied (3) 4 2 3 Percent Satisfied 44.4% 66.7% 30.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 19 6 11 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 4 2 8 Before Enrollment 2 0 2 Percent Before Enrollment 50.0% 0.0% 25.0% While Attending the College 2 0 3 Percent While Attending the College 50.0% 0.0% 37.5% After Training at the College 0 2 3 Percent After Training at the College 0.0% 100.0% 37.5% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 4 2 8 In College District 2 2 7 Percent In College District 50.0% 100.0% 87.5% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% Outside of Wisconsin 2 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 4 1 3 Average Monthly Wage $4,212 $2,709 $3,555 Average Hourly Wage $24.49 $15.75 $20.67 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 40.0 39.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $20.00 Average Work Hours per Week 30.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Grace Bible Church Administrative Assistant Portage Jani-King International Brand Services State of Wisconsin IS Data Resource Technician Village of Deforest Customer Service Specialist DeForest * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
