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Conference Assistant
Posting Summary
The Conference Assistant provides administrative and logistical support for continuing medical education conferences and events. Responsibilities include communicating with faculty, exhibitors, and participants; arranging travel and lodging for speakers; preparing conference materials; and supporting on-site registration. The role also involves maintaining and updating tracking systems, generating certificates and reports, coordinating with internal departments on registration logistics, and ensuring all accreditation and planning deadlines are met. Additional duties include assisting with promotional materials, managing vendor databases, updating conference websites, and supporting survey development and evaluation efforts.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Associate's degree or equivalent experience and one to three years related administrative support experience required. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential as well as, a proven history exhibiting attention to detail required. Proficiency with Microsoft applications is required. Ability to word process at speed of 40 wpm required
Desirable Qualifications
Proficiency with Basecamp or similar project management applications highly desirable. Previous conference or event experience desirable
Anticipated Pay Range
$23.50/hour - $25.50/hour
Other Information
Special Conditions
Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position, Travel to and from worksites required, A probationary period may be required
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Colchester, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Cont Medical & Interprof Ed/55090
Employee FTE
Employee Term
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/83599
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Conference Assistant at InsideHigherEd
InsideHigherEd
Burlington, Vermont
Administration
Posted 3 days ago
Job Description
Conference Assistant
Posting Summary
The Conference Assistant provides administrative and logistical support for continuing medical education conferences and events. Responsibilities include communicating with faculty, exhibitors, and participants; arranging travel and lodging for speakers; preparing conference materials; and supporting on-site registration. The role also involves maintaining and updating tracking systems, generating certificates and reports, coordinating with internal departments on registration logistics, and ensuring all accreditation and planning deadlines are met. Additional duties include assisting with promotional materials, managing vendor databases, updating conference websites, and supporting survey development and evaluation efforts.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Associate's degree or equivalent experience and one to three years related administrative support experience required. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential as well as, a proven history exhibiting attention to detail required. Proficiency with Microsoft applications is required. Ability to word process at speed of 40 wpm required
Desirable Qualifications
Proficiency with Basecamp or similar project management applications highly desirable. Previous conference or event experience desirable
Anticipated Pay Range
$23.50/hour - $25.50/hour
Other Information
Special Conditions
Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position, Travel to and from worksites required, A probationary period may be required
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Colchester, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Cont Medical & Interprof Ed/55090
Employee FTE
Employee Term
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/83599
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