As terminology has changed over the years with the advance of technology, secretaries initially became administrative assistants and have now become administrative technicians (which for a university student could well be a part-time or summer job). In the long run, your student may be a business major who is planning to specialize in marine logistics to qualify for positions such as the one posted by Swiber: Marine Logistics Manager - Swiber Limited
www.swiber.com/.../SOC_Advertisement_Marine_L...Logistics Manager will have experience in Freight Forwarding, Cargo Movements, ... Health and Safety, Warehousing, Port Operations, Materials Management,..