Executive Administrative Assistant

General Purpose of Job

The Executive Administrative Assistant - Corporate Strategy & Innovation provides high-level, confidential administrative support to the Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Innovation and performs clerical and budgetary tasks for other management personnel in the department. This position is responsible for coordinating the preparation of department materials for the Cooperative Board of Trustee Meetings and providing support for the execution of technological innovations, business process improvements, and strategic initiatives across business units.

The role requires independent initiative and a proactive approach in handling a broad range of administrative duties to support the department's objectives.

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• Minimum:
  Two (2) year associate’s degree in business administration, or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Four (4) year bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum:
  Five (5) years of administrative and general office experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience or similar work in an electric utility or related industry is preferred.

• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.