Davis College Career Journal

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Secretaries and administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organi-zation efficiently. They serve as information and communication managers for an office; plan and schedule meetings and appoint-ments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; manage projects; conduct research; and disseminate information by using the telephone, mail services, Web sites, and e-mail. They may also handle travel and guest arrangements.

Employment is projected to grow about as fast as the average. Secretaries and administrative assistants will have among the largest number of job openings due to growth and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave this occupation. Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowl-edge of computer software applications.

Median annual wages of secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive, were $29,050 in May 2008.

The Administrative Professional Associate Degree program at Davis College prepares graduates with technology, interpersonal, and business skills to keep offices running efficiently.

Information regarding the nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 edition (www.bls.gov/oco).

Accountants and auditors help to ensure that firms are run efficiently, public records kept accurately, and taxes paid properly and on time. They analyze and communi-cate financial information for various enti-ties such as companies, individual clients, and Federal, State, and local governments. Beyond carrying out the fundamental tasks of the occupation—providing informa-tion to clients by preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents—many accountants also offer budget analysis, financial and investment planning, informa-tion technology consulting, and limited legal services.

Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Median annual wages of accountants and auditors were $59,430 in May 2008.

Davis College accounting graduates acquire the education and skills to work as accounts receivable/payable clerks, payroll clerks, bookkeepers and junior accountants. Davis also offers an Account-ing and Human Resources associate degree program.


EMPLOYERS RELY ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS TO KEEP OFFICES RUNNING EFFICIENTLY

ACCOUNTANTS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS BY THE NUMBERS

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Motion and visual effects designers create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and com-mercials.

They design complex graphics and anima-tions, using creativity and computer equip-ment. Motion and visual effects designers create two-dimensional and three-dimen-sional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.

Median annual wages for motion and visual effects designers were $58,250 in 2009. The Motion and Visual Effects Design pro-gram at Davis College prepares graduates with the necessary visual language skills and technology skills to enter the motion and visual effects design industry.


A MOTION AND VISUAL EFFECTS CAREER COMBINES ART AND TECHNOLOGY

Employment of interior designers is expected to grow 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all oc-cupations. An increasing interest in interior design and awareness of its benefits will increase demand for designers. As busi-nesses realize the improvements that can be made to worker and customer satisfac-tion through good design, they will use interior designers to redesign their offices and stores.

The Interior Design program at Davis Col-lege prepares graduates with visual design skills, planning and designing interior spaces capabilities, and awareness of sus-tainability or “green” issues.

Interior designers draw upon many disci-plines to enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces. Their main concerns are with how different colors, textures, furniture, lighting, and space work together to meet the needs of a building’s occupants. Designers plan interior spaces of almost every type of building, includ-ing offices, airport terminals, theaters, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and private residences.

Three areas of design that are becoming increasingly popular are ergonomic de-sign, elder design, and environmental—or green—design. Ergonomic design involves designing work spaces and furniture that emphasize good posture and minimize muscle strain on the body. Elder design in-volves planning interior space to aid in the movement of people who are elderly and disabled. Green design involves selecting furniture and carpets that are free of chemi-cals and hypoallergenic and selecting con-struction materials that are energy-efficient or are made from renewable resources.

Median annual wages for interior design-ers were $44,950 in May 2008. Information regarding the nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 edition (www.bls.gov/oco).

Graphic designers plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They find the most effective way to get messages across in print and elec-tronic media using color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. Graphic designers develop the overall layout and production design of magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications. They also produce promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, and de-velop signs and signage systems—called environmental graphics—for business and government. An increasing number of graphic designers also develop material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects. Graphic design-ers also may produce the credits that ap-pear before and after television programs and movies.

Employment of graphic designers is ex-pected to grow 13 percent, as fast as the av-erage for all occupations from 2008 to 2018, as demand for graphic design continues to increase from advertisers and computer design firms.

Moreover, graphic designers with Web site design and animation experience will especially be needed as demand increases for design projects for interactive me-dia—Web sites, mobile phones, and other technology.

Median annual wages for graphic design-ers were $42,400 in May 2008.

INTERIOR DESIGNERS PLAN THE SPACES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK

PUT YOUR CREATIVITY TO WORK WITH A GRAPHIC DESIGN CAREER

The Graphic Design program at Davis Col-lege prepares graduates with the neces-sary visual language and technology skills to enter the graphic design profession.

Davis Collge also offers Website Design.


Information Technology (IT) has become an integral part of modern life. Among its most important functions are the efficient transmission of information and the storage and analysis of information.

Network architects or network engineers are the designers of computer networks. They set up, test, and evaluate systems such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, intranets, and other data communications systems.

Network and computer systems administra-tors design, install, and support an organiza-tion’s computer systems. They are respon-sible for LANs, WANs, network segments, and Internet and intranet systems. They work in a variety of environments, including large corporations, small businesses, and government organizations. They install and maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor networks to ensure their availability to users. Median annual wages of network and com-puter systems administrators were $66,310 in May 2008.

GET CONNECTED WITH COMPUTER NETWORKING

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The Computer Networking Associate Degree program at Davis College pre-pares graduates for positions as network engineers and network administrators. The program also prepares graduates to take the Microsoft Certified Professional (MPC) certification exam.

Davis also offers a Software Application Professional Diploma program.


Computer forensic investigators specialize in recovering, analyzing, and presenting data from computers for use in investiga-tions or as evidence. They determine the details of intrusions into computer systems, recover data from encrypted or erased files, and recover e-mails and deleted passwords.

Median annual wages of salaried private detectives and investigators (including computer forensic investigators) were $41,760 in May 2008.

Davis College offers a Diploma program In Computer Forensics.

Information regarding the nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 edition (www.

bls.gov/oco)

COMPUTER FORENSICS21 CENTURY CRIME STOPPING CAREER

Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers coordinate their companies’ market research, market-ing strategy, sales, advertising, promotion, pricing, product development, and public relations activities. In small firms the owner or chief executive officer might assume all advertising, promotions, marketing, sales, and public relations responsibilities. In large firms, which may offer numerous products and services nationally or even worldwide, an executive vice president di-rects overall advertising, marketing, promo-tions, sales, and public relations policies.

Overall employment of advertising, market-ing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers is expected to increase by 13 percent through 2018. Job growth will be spurred by competition for a growing num-ber of goods and services, both foreign and domestic, and the need to make one’s product or service stand out in the crowd.

According to a survey by the National Asso-ciation of Colleges and Employers, starting salaries for marketing majors graduating in 2009 averaged $43,325.

STYLE AND BUSINESS:QUALITIES OF A RETAIL

MANAGEMENT AND FASHION

MERCHANDISING CAREER

Sales worker supervisors oversee the work of sales and related workers, such as retail salespersons, cashiers, customer service representatives, stock clerks and order fillers, sales engineers, and wholesale sales representatives. Sales worker super-visors are responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees. They also may prepare work schedules and assign workers to specific duties. Many of these supervisors hold job titles such as sales manager, department manager, or shift supervisor. Most sales worker supervisors have of-fices. In retail trade, their offices are within the stores, usually close to the areas they oversee. Although they spend some time in the office completing merchandise orders or arranging work schedules, a large portion of their workday is spent on the sales floor, supervising employees or selling merchandise.

Similar to other supervisor positions, competition is expected for sales worker supervisor jobs over the 2008-18 period. Candidates who have a college degree, and those with experience—as a sales representative, cashier, or customer service representative, for example—will have the best opportunities.

Median annual wages of supervisors of retail sales workers were $35,310, including commissions, in May 2008.

The Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising program at Davis College prepares graduates by providing a solid foundation in visual design and merchan-dising techniques, marketing and sales, management and communication.


MARKETING HELPS BRING US THE THINGS WE WANT

Davis College offers an Associate Degree in Applied Business with a Marketing major that prepares students for entry-level marketing positions. Davis also offers Busi-ness Management and Sports Marketing programs.


The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitio-ner’s specialty. In small practices, medical assistants usually do many different kinds of tasks, handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area, under the supervision of department administrators.

Administrative medical assistants update and file patients’ medical records, fill out insurance forms, and arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services. They also perform tasks less specific to medical settings, such as answering telephones, greeting patients, handling correspon-dence, scheduling appointments, and handling billing and bookkeeping.

Clinical medical assistants have various du-ties, depending on State law. Some common tasks include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting physicians during examinations.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–18 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training or experience and certification.

The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual wages of wage-and-salary medical assistants were $28,300 in May 2008.

You can become a medical assistant with an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Davis College. The Medical Assisting program at Davis College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org).

Information regarding the nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oc-cupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 edition (www.bls.gov/oco).8

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A MEDICAL ASSISTING CAREEROFFERS YOU

AN OPPORTUNITY

TO HELP OTHERS

Davis College offers a diploma program that is designed to provide graduates with the skills to become a medical coder.


Medical records and health information technicians who specialize in codifying pa-tients’ medical information for reimburse-ment purposes are called medical coders or coding specialists. Medical coders assign a code to each diagnosis and pro-cedure by using classification systems soft-ware. The classification system determines the amount for which healthcare providers will be reimbursed if the patient is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance programs using the system. Coders may use several coding systems, such as those required for ambulatory settings, physician offices, or long-term care.

MEDICAL CODERS PROVIDE A VALUABLE SERVICE TO PATIENTS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average. Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong understanding of technology and computer software will be in particularly high demand.

The median annual wage of medical records and health information technicians was $30,610 in May 2008.

TECHNOLOGY DEFINES TODAY’S MEDICAL SECRETARIAL CAREER

Davis College offers an Associate Degree in Medical Secretarial.


They transcribe dictation, prepare cor-respondence, and assist physicians or medical scientists with reports, speeches, articles, and conference proceedings. Medical secretaries also record simple medical histories, arrange for patients to be hospitalized, and order supplies. Most medical secretaries need to be familiar with insurance rules, billing practices, and hospital or laboratory procedures.

Employment of secretaries and adminis-trative assistants is expected to increase by 11 percent, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations, between 2008 and 2018.

Medical secretaries earned median an-nual wages of $29,680 in May 2008.

As the reliance on technology continues to expand in offices, the role of the office professional has greatly evolved. Office automation and organizational restructur-ing have led secretaries and administrative assistants to increasingly assume respon-sibilities once reserved for managerial and professional staff. In spite of these changes, however, the core responsibilities for secretaries and administrative assistants have remained much the same: performing and coordinating an office’s administra-tive activities and storing, retrieving, and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients.

Medical secretaries perform highly special-ized work requiring knowledge of technical terminology and procedures.

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Obtaining affordable, quality child day care, especially for children under age 5, is a major concern for many parents, particularly in recent years with the rise in families with two working parents.

Formal child day care centers include part and full day preschools, child care centers, school and community based pre-kindergartens and Head Start and Early Head Start centers.

Preschool and child care center admin-istrators are expected to experience substantial growth because of increas-ing enrollments in formal child care programs as fewer young children are cared for in private homes. In addition, as more States implement or expand public preschool programs, more preschool directors will be needed.

In May 2008, preschool and child care program administrators had median annual wages of $39,940.

Davis College offers an Associate Degree program in Early Childhood Education/Administration.

Information regarding the nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupa-tional Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 edition (www.bls.gov/oco).

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS HELP CHILDREN GROW, LEARN, AND GAIN NEW SKILLS

Customer service representatives have duties similar to insurance claims and policy processing clerks, except they work directly with customers by processing insurance policy applica-tions, changes, and cancellations over the phone. They may also process claims and sell new policies to existing clients. These workers recently are taking on increased responsibilities in insurance offices, such as handling most of the continuing contact with clients.

Median annual wage of insurance customer service representatives was $32,344 in May 2008.

The Risk Management and Insurance program at Davis College prepares graduates to enter the insurance industry as a customer service representative.

Davis also offers an Administrative Pro-fessional, Insurance major.


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Business Administration and Information Technology

Administrative and Allied Health Professionals

Design

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Fashion Retail and Merchandising Management

Accounting and Human Resources

Sports and Recreation Marketing

Risk Management and Insurance

Business Management

Computer Networking

Computer Forensics

Marketing

Medical Practice Insurance and Coding

Software Applications Professional

Administrative Professional

Medical Secretarial

Medical Assisting

Administrative Professional/ Insurance

Graphic Design

Web Design

Interior Design

Motion and Visual Effects

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