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Springfield Clinic

Clinical Risk Nurse

Springfield, IL · On-site

$33.21 - $49.83/hr

Prepare reports of complaints handled for Quality Management Committee. Assist in identification of cases for Committee review. * Identify trends and discuss with the Risk Manager and/or Director for ...

OREGON SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM

Assistant Manager

Eugene, OR · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Help prepare ISPs. * Assist with vacation/trip planning and procedures (including who to notify ... Perform monthly safety committee inspection. Check and document cabinet, refrigerator and water ...

First Volunteer

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Dalton, GA · On-site

$36K - $47K/yr

Prepare quarterly Digital Marketing Report to present to IT Steering Committee * Assist with photography/videography needs for marketing purposes. * Assist in implementing high-quality, engaging ...

JBS Imports

Safety Technician 3rd shift

Ennis, TX · On-site

Work with Plant Safety Committee. Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems. * Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents and check on ...

Pilgrim's

Safety Technician 3rd shift

Ennis, TX

Work with Plant Safety Committee. Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems. * Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents and check on ...

Pilgrim's

Safety Technician 3rd shift

Ennis, TX

Work with Plant Safety Committee. Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems. * Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents and check on ...

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What is the difference between Committee Assistant vs Administrative Assistant?

AspectCommittee AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer post-secondary educationHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require post-secondary education
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, nonprofit organizations, legislative bodiesCorporate offices, government agencies, nonprofits
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in legislative, nonprofit, and government settings to support committeesCommon across various industries to support administrative functions
Common Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles supporting specific committees or groupsCompared for general administrative support roles

The main difference between a Committee Assistant and an Administrative Assistant lies in their focus and work environment. Committee Assistants primarily support specific committees within government or nonprofit sectors, often handling meeting coordination and documentation. Administrative Assistants provide broader administrative support across various departments and industries. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in their specific responsibilities and settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Committee Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Committee Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with administrative procedures, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with office software (such as Microsoft Office Suite), meeting management tools, and document management systems is usually required. Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills help you efficiently coordinate with committee members and stakeholders. These skills ensure meetings run smoothly, documentation is accurate, and committee objectives are achieved efficiently.

How does a Committee Assistant typically support the workflow and communication between committee members and other departments?

A Committee Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth communication among committee members and between the committee and other organizational departments. This often involves scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, distributing relevant documents, and taking detailed minutes. They also serve as a point of contact for inquiries, follow up on action items, and coordinate logistics for committee activities. By managing these tasks efficiently, Committee Assistants help facilitate informed decision-making and maintain steady progress on committee objectives.

What are Committee Assistants?

Committee Assistants are administrative professionals who support the work of committees, often within government, nonprofit, or corporate organizations. They are responsible for tasks such as preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, coordinating communications, and ensuring that records and documents are organized and accessible. Committee Assistants play a vital role in helping committees run smoothly by managing logistics and providing administrative support, allowing committee members to focus on decision-making and strategic discussions.
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Administrative Staff Assistant (Long-Term Temporary)

Administrative Staff Assistant (Long-Term Temporary)

SUNY

Albany, NY • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Description:
The University Faculty Senate (UFS) of the State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for the position of Administrative Staff Assistant for the UFS. This is a long-term temporary position anticipated for up to 6 months. The University Faculty Senate is a representative body with members from each of the 29 State-operated and the 5 statutory colleges of the SUNY system. The assistant oversees the operations of the University Faculty Senate office at SUNY System Administration in Albany, NY, including planning for meetings of the UFS and its committees, coordinating the activities of the UFS committees, providing daily support to the President of the UFS, and coordinating the UFS communications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate, plan and execute UFS Plenary and Planning meetings as well as Executive Committee and SUNY Voices meetings.
    • Communicate with hosting campus teams and campus leadership. Work with host campuses and hotel staff to schedule, coordinate, manage and support three multi-day plenary and two multi-day planning meetings annually multi-day meetings.
    • Manage event organization, budgets, and expenditures, including hotel identification and contracting and arrangements for attendee travel supported by the Faculty Senate.
    • Coordinate and/or process Senators' travel expenses according to the current procedure
    • Meet with host campuses' administration and staff prior to meetings.
    • Attend all UFS Plenary and Planning meetings as directed
    • Coordinate and manage all onsite activities and arrangements and complete any work as requested by President and/or participants.
    • Schedule and coordinate additional committee meetings, including travel, and conference calls.
  • Maintain multi-year Plenary and Planning meeting schedule.
  • Coordinate, manage and support other meetings and conferences as determined by the President, e.g., joint UFS-FCCC Training Workshops, Public Good U, etc.
  • Maintain University Faculty Senator and committee member appointment terms calendar.
  • Provide daily support to the Faculty Senate President.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities required to support the Faculty Senate office.
    • Provide overall continuity of the office and complying to all UFS and SUNY standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures for all activities of the UFS.
    • Monitor and maintain Faculty Senate budget.
    • Process UFS reimbursements, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
  • Communications
    • Maintain and update UFS website in coordination with UFS Communications Committee.
    • Assist the UFS Communications Committee to maintain UFS digital repository with the most up-to-date documents and resources.
    • Coordinate UFS use and training on collaboration platforms, e.g., Teams, Zoom, etc.
Requirements:
Required:
Associate's degree in an appropriate field and combined experience
Demonstrated judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality
Motivated, reliable, resourceful and flexible
Excellent writing skills and editing expertise
Excellent organizational skills, including experience in event planning
Excellent communications skills
Excellent computer skills with complete knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and telecommunications platforms
Ability to work independently and without supervision
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field
Experience with website editing preferred
Experience with SUNY and/or State rules, regulations and procedures preferred
Additional Information:
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually.
  • This is a long-term temporary position anticipated for up to 6 months.
  • Ability to travel several times per year to UFS meetings, sponsored events, and convenings; requires overnight travel.
  • The state title for this position is Staff Assistant (SL-2) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
  • Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information.
SUNY System Administration Benefits
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
  • Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
  • Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
  • Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
  • Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Please submit a cover letter, resume and four professional references when applying. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

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