Administrative Office Management

Develop the technology skills and business knowledge to be a top support professional

• Coordinating and managing an office environment
• Problem-solving and customer service
• Supervision and human resources management
• Managing and organizing files and data
• Basic accounting
• Ethical business practices

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills by earning your Microsoft Office Specialist certification.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft OneNote

Our hands-on program will give you experience using the latest business communications, computer software, and technologies found on the job.

Stand out from your peers in your job search with your portfolio.. Develop your resume, cover letter and other documents and sharpen your interview skills.

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

This a partial list of employers who have hired Administrative Office Management graduates:

• CBE Group, Waterloo, IA
• CUNA Mutual Group, Waverly, IA
• Dutton Daniels Hines Kalkhoff Cook & Swanson, Waterloo, IA
• Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
• John Deere, Waterloo, IA
• Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Target Distribution Center, Cedar Falls, IA
• The VGM Group , Waterloo, IA
• Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo, IA
• Waterloo Juvenile Public Defender Office, Waterloo, IA
• Waterloo Community School District, Waterloo, IA

Many Administrative Office Management program courses are also required in other business programs at Hawkeye allowing you to double major or transfer into another program.

You can get right to work after your program. Or, if you plan to earn an associate degree and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider your transfer options.

There is a documented pathway to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa. Check out UNI's transfer guide to learn more.

If you’re interested in transferring, you must work closely with an academic advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Plan your transfer