Executive Administrative Assistant:
A Critical Professional Role
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The 2026–2027 Executive Administrative Assistant Professional Learning Series has been thoughtfully designed as a four-part program that addresses the evolving responsibilities, challenges, and professional needs of Executive Administrative Assistants serving New Jersey school districts.
Whether supporting a small, medium, or large district, the Executive Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of the superintendent's office and the district. As a trusted partner to the Superintendent, this position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to navigate an increasingly complex educational environment.
Each session will focus on timely and relevant topics that Executive Administrative Assistants encounter throughout the school year. To ensure the series remains responsive to participants' needs, a pre-session survey will be distributed before each program, providing attendees with the opportunity to identify current challenges, suggest discussion topics, and highlight areas of greatest interest.
Topics will include developing a strong and trusting Superintendent–Administrative Assistant partnership; understanding the evolving role and expectations of the position; effective communication; professionalism and confidentiality; time management and organizational strategies; human resources responsibilities; Department of Education reporting requirements; legal considerations and liability; maintaining institutional knowledge and past practices; and other emerging issues identified by participants throughout the year.
To provide a well-rounded perspective, each session will feature a panel of experienced professionals, including Executive Administrative Assistants, Superintendents, Human Resources Directors, and Board Attorneys, who will share practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world experiences to support participants in their important leadership role.
Panel:
Dr. Mitzi Morillo, Superintendent, Mendham Borough School District
Elizabeth Juliano, Administrative Assistant, Mendham Borough School District
Suzanne May, Administrative Assistant, Lumberton Township School District
Joseph Isola, Superintendent, Howell Township Public Schools
Kaity Gray, Director of Personnel, Howell Township Public Schools
Terri Vedutis, Administrative Assistant, Howell Township Public Schools
Jeffrey Caccese Esq., Comegno Law Group
This series will include four sessions, which will be held virtually, via Zoom, from 9:30 am to approximately 11:00 am except for the last session which will be an in-person event. The Zoom link and agenda will be e-mailed to registrants 48 hours prior to each session.
SESSION DATES:
Session 1. August 12, 2026 - AGENDA
This session will give attention to the tasks critical to the start of the school year.
Session 2. November 10, 2026
This session will focus upon important and relevant issues as we approach mid-school year.
Session 3. March 8, 2027
This session will look at issues that are important as you move towards the end of the school year.
Session 4. May 6, 2026 (In-Person)
The final program will cover the closure of the school year and planning for the next school year and look forward to planning the next.
- Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, except for the last session which will be an in-person event. Details for the last session will be provided when finalized.
- Virtual sessions will begin at 9:30 am and will conclude approximately at 11:00 am.
- Programs will include meeting materials.