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, School Leader Support Staff
While this program is open to non-members, please note that registration is limited to those from schools that meet the SAIS membership criteria.
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 $829- By 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
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive | Charlotte, NC 28262
- Group rate: $179
- Cut-off date: May 23 or when the block is full (whichever comes first)
- Reservation link here.
The hotel block is now open. If you receive an error message or if the block is full, please contact info@sais.org.
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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.
