Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

The student may enroll for 1, 2, 3 or 4 credits. The ratio of hours to credits will be determined by the current policies of the college and the Cooperative Education office. (30 hours of work equal one credit.)  A total of 4 credits are required for the AAS: Credits may be completed a credit at a time over multiple terms.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Successfully meet work goals and objectives created with their supervisor.
2. Perform tasks related to an entry-level administrative assistant position utilizing acquired classroom skills.
3. Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and staff.

An appropriate trainee position must be obtained by the student and be approved by the teacher/coordinator. The employing organization must agree to the objectives of the cooperative education program. The student will develop a training plan with guidance from the employing supervisor and teacher/coordinator.

A Pass/No Pass grade will be issued for this class. Evaluation of student on-the-job performance will be based on the following:

• Completion of student training plan objectives as certified by supervisor.
• Supervisor evaluation.
• Coordinator/supervisor conference(s) reviewing student's performance on the job.
• Satisfactory progress toward meeting learning objectives developed with the instructor and employer.

Themes, Concepts, Issues

• Interpersonal skills
• Setting job-related goals
• Job search skills
• On-the-job training

 Competencies, Skills

• Become aware of the importance of personal traits in performing effectively as an administrative assistant.
• Set and work toward job-related goals.
• Meet training plan objectives.
• Perform self-evaluation.