Careers 101: Atlanta Administrative Jobs

Published on 2008-06-10

Schools:

The administrative sector is one of the largest and fastest growing occupational categories in both Georgia and the rest of the United States. Responsibility levels for administrators can vary from the basic filing and paperwork duties of clerks to executive-level assistance or office management. Entry-level Atlanta administrative jobs will typically require at least a two-year degree from a community college or business/vocational school. Administrators with greater responsibility should possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or a similar field of study. Executive-level administrative jobs may also require a master's in business administration. Atlanta is home to a number of colleges and universities that would provide aspiring business administrators with a strong educational background. These include Georgia State University and its J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Goizueta Business School at Emory University, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta Metropolitan College, and Bauder College.

Employers:

Administrative jobs in Georgia's capital city can be found at companies in virtually every industry. Nearly half of all secretarial and administrative assistant positions are in the legal, healthcare, and executive sectors, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Administrative management jobs are more broadly distributed among different types of businesses.