Professional Studies

Official job titles mapped to our programs

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties. 

First-line supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers: Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers. 

Customer Service Representatives: Customer service representatives interact with customers to handle complaints, process orders, and answer questions. 

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Corporations

• Consulting Firms

• Higher Education

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Various Industries

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Operations Supervisor

• Administrative Assistant

• Customer Service Representative

• Operations Specialist

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Operation Manager/Supervisor: An Operations Manager or Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversee projects and daily work activities. May have responsibility for managing supplies and materials, budgets or customer relations; may serve as liaison to senior management. 

First-line supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers: Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers. 

Office Managers: An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff. 

Program Manager: A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization. May work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance and other technical areas such as engineering. 

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Corporations

• Consulting Firms

• Higher Education

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Various Industries

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Administrative Manager

• Project Manager

• Recruiter

• Executive Administrative Assitant

• Operations Specialist/Manager

• Customer Service Supervisor

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

General and Operations Managers: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors.

First-line supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers: Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers. 

Office Managers: An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff. 

Administrative Service Managers: Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. 

Program Manager: A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization. May work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance and other technical areas such as engineering. 

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Corporations

• Consulting Firms

• Higher Education

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Various Industries

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Administrative Manager

• Project Manager

• Business Analyst

• Senior Human Resources Generalist

• Operations Specialist/Manager

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers: An Equal Opportunity Representative or Officer monitors and evaluates compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

Human Resources Specialists: Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.  

Human Resources Managers: A Human Resources Manager manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed. 

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Corporations

• Consulting Firms

• Higher Education

• Nonprofit Organizations

• Various Industries

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Human Resources Generalist

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