2026 Institute for Administrative Assistants
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes DrCharlotte, NC
As an administrative or executive assistant, you are essential to the success of your school. Your ability to manage details, anticipate needs, and support leadership keeps everything moving forward. The SAIS Institute for Administrative Assistants is designed to support the unique responsibilities and challenges of your role.
Discover practical strategies and resources to effectively support an independent school administrator, division, or department. Gain actionable insights for tackling challenges with confidence, and connect with a network of peers to exchange time-saving tips and proven solutions.
“This institute offered validation to feel seen and understood and the ability to both learn and have some downtime." – Past Participant
Whether you support a head of school, division leader, or department, this experience will help you sharpen your skills, strengthen your impact, and feel more confident in your work.
Audience:
- Executive assistants, administrative assistants, and support staff from independent schools.
- Please review the SAIS eligibility & participation policy prior to registering if you are not from an SAIS member school.
- Please note this event is not designed for those supporting public schools.
Sessions:
- AI Tools, Safety & Skills
- Discretion, Diplomacy & Supportive Leadership
- Head of School Panel Discussion
- How I Found My Reset Button: Self-Care, Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout
- Motivating & Inspiring Forward Momentum
- Planning and Managing Daily Demands
- Preparing for Transitions
- Roundtable Discussions: Small Group Problem-Solving
Registration:
By February 27: Members $695 | Non-Members $829By April 3: Members $795 | Non-Members $929- By May 29: Members $895 | Non-Members $1,029
- By June 10: Members $995 | Non-Members $1,129
- After June 10: Members $1,195 | Non-Members $1,329
Eligibility & Participation Policy
SAIS programs are designed primarily for leaders and employees of independent schools. While SAIS membership is not required for all programs, participation and sponsorship opportunities may be limited to individuals, schools, organizations, or businesses that align with the SAIS mission and model of independent school governance and operation. SAIS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to deny, cancel, or revoke any registration, participation, sponsorship, or exhibitor status in its programs and events. If a registration or sponsorship is denied or revoked under this policy, the affected party will receive a refund of all amounts paid, less a 7% administrative and processing fee.
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(NON-MEMBER SCHOOL PERSONNEL
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$1,129.00
Price will increase to $1,329.00 on
6/11/26
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Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive | Charlotte, NC 28262
The hotel block is now closed. Rooms may be available at the conference hotel at prevailing rates.
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PLEASE NOTE: SAIS does not utilize the services of a housing vendor or third party booking agent for any events. Neither SAIS nor the hotel will call you to make reservations over the phone. Please be aware that occasionally unauthorized third parties not affiliated with SAIS may attempt to coordinate your reservations by phone or email. Please use only the official link from SAIS above to make your arrangements directly with the hotel and not through a third party.
Event Policies & Acknowledgments
- For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact info@sais.org.
- For questions about speakers and sessions, contact elizabeth@sais.org.
- For questions about exhibiting, contact anna@sais.org.