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Governance Administrative Assistant

Employer
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Location
Johns Creek, Georgia
Closing date
Jul 17, 2022

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Focus Areas
Associations / Union
Job Function
Administrative / Clerical
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Administrative

Job Details

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       Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare

        4 years in a row by Modern Healthcare! 

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NCCPA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of December 15, 2021, unless the employee qualifies for a legally required exemption. New hires must provide proof  of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire, and offers of employment will be contingent on compliance with NCCPA’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. 

Governance Administrative Assistant 

Location:  As of February 2022, NCCPA has transitioned to a hybrid work environment. This position will report into the NCCPA offices in Johns Creek, Georgia on a hybrid schedule.  

Reports To: Senior Manager of Governance and Executive Services

Who We Are

NCCPA is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, we are dedicated to assuring the public that certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day and we enjoy working and having fun together! No wonder we’ve been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare 4 years in a row!

Our Team

The Executive Support team works diligently to support the work and efforts of the President & CEO, NCCPA's Board of Directors and NCCPA's Leadership Team. We are Strategic Multi-taskers. Expert Communicators. Emotionally Intelligent. Highly Organized. Critical Thinkers. Relationship Builders. This list goes on...

Why Us, Why Now?

As the Governance Administrative Assistant, you will be an integral member of the  Governance/Executive team, directly engaged in the management of activities and processes required to ensure effectiveness of the NCCPA Board of Directors and its committees/workgroups. You are responsible for board governance and functions to ensure that the NCCPA board and committees are equipped to have informed discussions during and between meetings.

How Will You Make a Difference? You will…

Support the Board of Directors during Board activities by overseeing arrangements for quarterly Board, committee meetings and other meetings of Board members throughout the year, including annual leadership training for the Board Chair; prepare staff notes to support and inform board discussion and decisions and coordinate distribution of meeting materials for Board meetings, Board calls, and other meetings, in Diligent or by other means.

 

Record outcomes and assignments from quarterly meetings of NCCPA’s Board, including but not limited to the production of Board meeting summaries and minutes.; liaise with the Senior Manager of Governance and Executive Services and the Meeting Planning/Travel Coordinator regarding quarterly Board and committee meeting logistics.; and actively participate in meeting site identification and selection.  

 

Serve as staff support for the Standing Board Committees and other assigned workgroups and advisory committees and work with the Senior Manager of Governance and Executive Services to support NCCPA President/CEO, Vice Presidents and Directors serving as staff support for other taskforces and committees.  

 

Maintain current and historical governance documents, compiling and uploading meeting materials to Diligent, maintaining the department’s intranet page, and other support functions. 

 

Participate in the development and monitoring of the governance budgets; monitor the monthly governance variance reports and reports any discrepancies to the Senior Manager of Governance and Executive Services; and review NCCPA Board member expense reports, codes appropriately and discuss any concerns with Senior Manager of Governance and Executive Services.    

 

Hard Skills You Will Have

  • Bachelor's degree   
  • At least 2 years of related professional work experience preferably in a supportive role. 
  • At least 5 years of experience managing multiple priorities and supporting executive level individuals and groups. 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications especially in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.  

Soft Skills You Will Bring

  • Your highly developed time management skills, systematic approach to  organization/planning and keen attention to detail. 
  • Your excellent written and verbal communications skills with a proficiency in diplomacy and confidentiality.
  • Your proven critical thinking skills that demonstrate a track record of analyzing and distilling complex information into clear, concise written reports.
  • Your ability to build and maintain positive business relationships with various levels of staff, vendors and other NCCPA stakeholders.
  • Your flexibility and willingness to occasionally work extended hours and to travel when needed (approximately 4 days per quarter, spanning weekends) 

Extra Skills You Can Bring Along

  • Master’s degree  Experience in non-profit governance and supporting a board of directors and/or volunteer committees   Experience supporting a corporate secretary  Experience with knowledge-based governance  Experience with Zoom and Office 365 applications (ex. SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)   Familiarity with parliamentary procedures  Experience with Diligent Boards or another online e-board book platform 

Benefits and Perks for You

  • Work/Life Balance
  • 37.5-hour workweek, Monday - Friday
  • Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work Environment 
  • Eleven paid holidays (including Juneteenth in 2022) 
  • 19 PTO Days
  • Paid Volunteer Day to Make a Difference
  • ​Great Compensation
  • Monthly Technology Stipend 
  • Medical, Dental and Vision with over 80% Employer Contribution
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance and Short- and Long-term Disability
  • Health Reimbursement Account for Medical Expenses (100% Employer Funded)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions and Matching
  • Access to Voluntary Benefits such as Legal Aid, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Basic Life and AD&D for you, your spouse and dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 24/7 Telehealth
  • Fully Stocked Breakroom with Healthy Snacks
  • $1,000 Annual Reimbursement for Fitness Clubs & Program Dues
  • Up to $240 in Annual Cash Incentives for Staying Active
  • $5,250 in Tuition Reimbursements 
  • 100% Employer Paid Training Opportunities

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Company

Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) has certified over 131,000 physician assistants in the United States as of December of 2018. As the only certifying agency for PAs in the U.S., NCCPA is dedicated to serving the interest of the public by providing certification and recertification programs that provide confidence in certified PAs who provide millions of patients with access to affordable, high quality care.

Company info
Website
Telephone
678-417-8100
Location
12000 Findley Road, Suite 100
Johns Creek
GA
30097
US

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