Administrative Assistant
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education · Ventura, CA
- Cost
- $4,847
- Length
- 18 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 80
- Finished the program
- 100%Based on 40 people
- Working 6 months later
- 85%
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $10,250A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Shrinking -5.6%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Related work California expects more of
The U.S. Department of Labor lists these as related to the job above, and California projects growth in them rather than decline. Related is not the same as interchangeable: the training, the licences and the pay can all differ, and this program does not train for these. It is a place to start asking, not a recommendation.
- Billing and Posting Clerks$57,591 · +4.8% · 20 programs here
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$45,143 · +5.3% · 4 programs here
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81,587 · +4.7% · 3 programs here
Where California publishes a separate figure for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Customer Service Representatives
Job ads may call this: Guest Service Agent · Account Representative · Customer Service Agent · Call Center Representative
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
- Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
- Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
- Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments.
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- Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
- Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.
What this pays in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) | $38,848 | $50,354 | $73,867 |
| Across California | $39,012 | $50,733 | $77,491 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $50,733per yearOxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: $47,042
- Projected openings
- 219,040Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 3,750
- Projected change
- -5.6%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- Under a month
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Started college, no degree — 29% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 4% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 4%
- High school diploma
- 26%
- Started college, no degree
- 29%
- Two-year degree
- 12%
- Four-year degree
- 23%
- Master's degree
- 4%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0.7%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Office Assistant · Administrative Aide · Executive Assistant · Executive Secretary
- Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
- Process payroll information.
- Make travel arrangements for executives.
- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
- Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
What this pays in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) | $57,847 | $84,196 | $127,661 |
| Across California | $59,434 | $91,106 | $133,598 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $91,106per yearOxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: $82,438
- Projected openings
- 62,570Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 790
- Projected change
- +1.3%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- Under 5 years in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Employers usually expect some time in a related job as well as the training. Ask the provider what their graduates did before they were hired.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 34% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 1% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 1%
- High school diploma
- 15%
- Started college, no degree
- 28%
- Two-year degree
- 14%
- Four-year degree
- 34%
- Master's degree
- 7%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 1%
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Secretary · Staff Assistant · Office Assistant · Administrative Clerk
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
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- Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
- Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced.
What this pays in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) | $39,575 | $55,452 | $78,331 |
| Across California | $38,961 | $56,711 | $80,020 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $56,711per yearOxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: $51,945
- Projected openings
- 182,240Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 3,670
- Projected change
- +1.4%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- Under a month
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Started college, no degree — 29% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 3% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 3%
- High school diploma
- 26%
- Started college, no degree
- 29%
- Two-year degree
- 15%
- Four-year degree
- 22%
- Master's degree
- 5%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0.8%
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Administrative Assistants take on many different responsibilities and need to be ready to handle more tasks today than ever before. This program will enable each student to stand out while they develop their soft skills as well as polish their technical skills effectively. It is also available via distance education and hybrid models with training on how to use Zoom and Canvas LMS. Learning includes MS Office software to spreadsheets (Excel), manage databases (Access) and filing systems whether electronic or paper, prepare presentations (PowerPoint), utilize word processing (Word) knowledge to reports, letters, and documents are valuable skills and necessary for any office to run efficiently. Because specific job duties vary by experience, job title and specialty, some assistants may be asked to handle more complex responsibilities, such as reviewing incoming documents, conducting research, performing basic bookkeeping, and preparing extensive reports. Most administrative assistants will also learn (Outlook) to schedule appointments and event calendars, handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes, and answer telephones. Students will better their business communications skills, comfortably maneuver around the Windows 10 operating system, and improve their keyboarding skills. Having good customer service skills is a must with this career! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment publications, this occupation is projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2012-2022. A sample of reported job titles: Administrative Aide, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Associate, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Secretary, Executive Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary, Office Manager, Secretary.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
America`s Job Center of California OxnardComprehensive center
Phone: 805-648-WORK (9675)
2901 N. Ventura RoadThird FloorOxnard, CA 93036-1150about 3.2 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Has a veterans' representative
America`s Job Center of California - Simi ValleyAffiliate site
Phone: 805-648-WORK (9675) or toll-free at 833-810-9675
2900 N. Madera Rd.County of Ventura Human Services Center Suite 100Simi Valley, CA 93065about 24.6 miles away
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
How this gets paid for, and what to ask →
Whether a person can have a program paid for is decided by their local workforce development board and the America's Job Center staff who interview them — not by this site, and not by the training provider. California has 45 local workforce development areas and each sets its own policies, so the answer can differ between two people in neighboring counties. Nothing here is a promise of funding or a determination of eligibility.
The rules cited here, and the state and federal sites linked to, are published in English.
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