Office Support Specialist Career Outlook

Percent Employed

100%

60%
Graduates Employed

40%
Graduates Furthering Their Education

Northwood Tech 2022-2023
Graduate Follow-Up Survey 

Employed in Related Field

100%

Employed in a Related Field

Northwood Tech 2022-2023
Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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$40,879

Average Yearly Salary

Northwood Tech 2022-2023
Graduate Follow-Up Survey 

*Range of salary based on composite of graduates from Wisconsin's 16 technical college districts (WTCS) which may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates.


Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

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Virtual Administrative Assistant

Virtual Administrative Assistants perform administrative tasks, such as providing customer service for internal and external clients, troubleshooting inquiry questions, answering phones, scheduling appointments, planning meetings, and providing general information about their organization to the public and customers.

Additional opportunities include:

  • Office Support Specialist
  • Data Entry Operator
  • Customer Service Representative

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Transfer Opportunities

After you complete your Office Support Specialist technical diploma at Northwood Tech, you can continue your education to obtain an Administrative Coordinator associate degree, bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Hear From Graduates

"The skills I learned at Northwood Tech helped me build the foundation for my future, leading me to continue my education and earn my bachelor's degree. Since graduating from Northwood Tech, I've been working in the administrative field for 12 years and running. 

Amanda G., Office Support Specialist graduate

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