Meetings and Events

Upcoming Events

 

Keys to Your Success

November 12, 2024

Virtual

Join us for our next virtual OSUAP Bi-Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 12:00pm-1:00pm, where we are excited to welcome Katherine Margard, a co-founder of OSUAP and former president of the group from 2010-2014. Now serving as Executive Assistant at Ohio Health, Katherine will present on Keys to Your Success, sharing valuable insights for early-career administrative professionals based on her extensive experience supporting C-Suite executives.

Why Attend?
As an administrative professional, you manage a wide array of responsibilities, from organizing office operations to handling complex personalities. In a rapidly changing world where artificial intelligence is taking over many routine tasks, it’s more important than ever to cultivate a strong set of soft skills—the kind that AI can’t replace. Katherine will provide advice on mastering these essential skills to remain adaptable and indispensable to your organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • Soft Skills for Success: Learn how communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and adaptability can elevate your role in the workplace.
  • Career Management: Gain practical tips on managing your career path, including goal-setting and positioning yourself for advancement.
  • Networking and Job Search: Discover strategies for expanding your professional network and navigating the job market effectively to open doors to new opportunities.

This session is perfect for early-career administrative professionals looking to future-proof their careers and make meaningful contributions within their organizations.

 Register to attend HERE. A calendar invite will be sent to you after you have registered.

Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom/Teams (Link will be provided)

Speaker: Katherine Margard, Executive Assistant at Ohio Health
Topic: Keys to Your Success – Soft Skills and Career Management: Advice to Early-Career Administrative Professionals from a C-Suite Executive Assistant

TBD

January 2025

Virtual

Details forthcoming.

Past Events (2024)

Communicating to be Understood

September 17, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Virtual

How we communicate, whether with colleagues or loved ones, plays a pivotal role in shaping relationships. Join us for an interactive session where Beth Flynn will guide us through understanding different communication styles and leveraging our strengths to foster stronger connections within our teams. The workshop will explore communication theory, group dynamics, and strategies for more effective communication in both personal and professional spheres.

Bright Horizons Benefit Overview

July 11, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Virtual

Get a jump on school breaks — count on your Bright Horizons® benefits and get the support you need to make it to work.  No matter the age, stage, or phase, you have support with family care, education, enrichments, and much more! You don’t have to tackle it all alone.

Benefits include:

  • Back-Up Care: When your regular caregiver is unavailable, schools are closed, or an adult or elder loved one needs care support but you need to be at work, you can access Bright Horizons Back-Up Care to fill the gap
  • Enhanced Family Supports: Discounted supports and access to family care, education, enrichments, and more

Register here for the webinar. This will provide you the webinar link and further details.

Changing Perceptions about Stress & Self-Care

March 6, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Virtual

Join this exclusive EAP workshop for OSUAP and explore how we can challenge our perceptions of stress and self-care. In challenging those perceptions, we can find relief, recharge, and refocus on what is important to us.

Your Professional Profile

January 10, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Virtual

Stephanie Mizer, Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition in the Office of Human Resources, is leading our January bi-monthly meeting providing a comprehensive session on optimizing your professional profile! Bring your résumé for insider insights into crafting a standout document. We’ll explore how to showcase your skills effectively, discuss strategies to enhance your LinkedIn profile, and delve into creating a compelling career portfolio. Get ready to elevate your professional presence and learn the art of making your achievements shine!

Executive Committee Election

OSUAP is seeking nominations for the Executive Committee. This is your chance to shape the future of OSUAP. Serving on the committee provides an excellent platform for continuous learning and development, showcases your leadership skills and allows for collaboration with fellow professionals. The elected members will serve from September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026.

Complete position descriptions can be found in the OSUAP Bylaws.

  • Vice-President – will assume the position of President when VP term complete.
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Member-at-Large (2 positions)

If you have questions about a position, feel free to reach-out to the current Executive Committee member. We are always here to help.

SMART Goals

May 16, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Virtual

Join us for an interactive session led by Kym Adkins, Consultant in Organizational and Leadership Effectiveness for Human Resources at The Ohio State University. She will expertly guide us through the process of preparing SMART goals for the upcoming fiscal year.

Objectives:

  • Gain a clear understanding of SMART goals and their importance in driving performance.
  • Learn how to set specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound goals.
  • Explore strategies for aligning individual and team objectives with organizational priorities.
  • Develop actionable plans for achieving identified goals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your goal-setting skills and set yourself up for success in the coming year.

We look forward to your participation!

Mentorship Lunch & Learn: Optimize Your Time

May 17, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Virtual

The Mentorship Working Group is hosting a virtual lunch and learn, Optimize Your Time, on May 17 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. MaLinda Hill, Project Manager, Office of Knowledge Enterprise, will be facilitating.

Mentorship Gathering

May 22, 12:00 pm -12:45 pm

Virtual

This informal gathering is an opportunity to have conversation and get acquainted with peers (maximum of six participants) with the potential to form a mentorship partnership.

Learn more in the Mentorship Peer Connections channel in our OSUAP Members Team.

The Future of Work: Adapting to Changing Landscape

June 13, 2024

Fawcett Center

13th Annual OSUAP Professional Development Conference

Past Events (Prior to 2024)

See our meetings and events archive.