Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Posting End Date

07-06-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to a designated executive, managing a broad range of complex and confidential responsibilities. Develop and maintain a proactive, highly responsive partnership with the executive and key stakeholders to support daily business activities and organizational priorities.

Operate independently under general direction, exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information, ensuring strict confidentiality of executive communications, strategic plans, and company initiatives. Anticipate needs, streamline administrative processes, and effectively manage priorities to enable executive focus on critical business objectives. Relieve the executive of routine and complex administrative tasks while making informed decisions within established authority to ensure seamless operations.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a trusted administrative partner, maintaining a strong understanding of company policies, priorities, and operating practices to make informed, independent decisions.
• Coordinate executive communications and follow-through, ensuring timely relay of messages, tracking action items, and proactively managing outstanding requests, deliverables, and approvals.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, professionally managing calls, correspondence, and visitors while routing inquiries efficiently and providing accurate information when appropriate.
• Prepare and refine executive-level communications and materials, including reports, presentations, and correspondence; ensure accuracy, consistency, and organization of all documentation while maintaining effective filing and retrieval systems.
• Own complex calendar management and scheduling logistics, prioritizing competing demands, anticipating conflicts, and optimizing executive time across meetings, business needs, and strategic initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate end-to-end travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, and logistics, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience aligned with business needs.
• Support and execute culture-building initiatives and business unit events, helping plan team activities, offsites, and engagement efforts that enhance employee experience and organizational culture.

What We're Looking For:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent education.
• Preferred college graduate and/or office administrator training desirable.
   

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Five (5) or more years of diversified thorough experience gained from work in various areas within the organization or similar administrative experience.
• Must be computer/PC competent and have experience in utilizing general administrative office procedures and practices. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of energy and organization skills.
• Meet and greet stakeholders in various settings.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
   

What You'll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Salary Grade 5 ($63,496.00 - $79,369.00)

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Physical demand level is Sedentary
 

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $79,369.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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