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Office Technologies


As technology continues to be integrated into the business environment, the role of today’s administrative assistants has changed dramatically. Current employers seek qualified, competent workers who can manage information, communicate effectively, and possess organizational and computer skills. Kaskaskia College's Office Technologies programs train students to enter various professional areas, including general office, medical, and legal offices.

Administrative assistants and secretaries typically do the following:

  • Answer telephones and take messages or transfer calls
  • Schedule appointments and update event calendars
  • Arrange staff meetings
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
  • Prepare memos, invoices, or other reports
  • Edit documents
  • Maintain databases and filing systems, whether electronic or paper
  • Perform basic bookkeeping

The program offers degrees preparing students to work in various medical, legal, and general offices. The program also offers numerous short certificates to prepare students to enter the workforce in several specialties.

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Program Information

Office Technology Faculty

Nathan Wilkins

Nathan Wilkins

Professor Office System Technology
Kerri Richards

Kerri Richards

Professor Office System Technology

Contact Us

Nathan Wilkins

Professor Office System Technology

Phone  |  618-545-3316

Location  |  Main Campus

Office  |  Health and Business, HB 209

Admissions

Phone  |  618-545-3040

Fax  |  618-545-3393

Location  |  Main Campus

Office  |  Health and Business, HB 100

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