Administrative Assistant - Executive
Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Administrative Assistant - Executive located at Columbus General Office in Columbus , Nebraska. Position closes February 15 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
This position will report to the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.
Position Summary
Serves as an administrative liaison and performs highly professional executive assistance to the President & CEO and/or Vice President level positions. Provides a wide variety of administrative support, general business unit processes and routine and special projects/processes of an administrative or analytical nature. Work assignments are complex in nature, where considerable judgment, tact, creativity, and initiative are required in solving problems. The incumbent has access to and regularly works with information of the most sensitive, highly confidential, strategic, and critical nature. The incumbent must have a high attention to detail, be a team player, and be flexible due to wide range of tasks, challenges, and responsibility of assignments. Serves as functional team leader/coordinator for administrative support processes in the executive office.
For positions located at Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), individuals must live within 45 minutes of the Station and may be assigned Emergency Response Organization responsibilities.
Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and one year of related experience (OR) Associate's Degree and three years of related experience (OR) completion of a one or two year post high school Office Professional, Administrative Professional/Assistant, or Secretarial certification program and four years of related experience (OR) High School Diploma/GED and seven years of related experience
Secretarial, clerical, or administrative experience is required.
Knowledge of the District's procurement processes would be beneficial for all Assistants.
Two years' experience as an NPPD Administrative Assistant I is preferred/desired.
Knowledge of legal terminology and the proper way to cite legal references, statutes, court cases, etc., is preferred for the Assistant working with legal counsel and would also be beneficial to those working for other VP's.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Office Professional, Administrative Professional/Assistant, Secretarial certification desired.
Legal secretary/assistant certificate for the Assistant working with legal counsel is desired.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Efficiently manage President & CEO/VP's calendar(s) and time on a daily basis and also when scheduling meetings, appointments, and making reservations. Act independently to establish, maintain, or adjust schedules/arrangements, and resolve issues within defined area of responsibility. Maintain an awareness of issues and schedules; anticipate needs and/or required actions; update, track, follow-up, and/or expedite as appropriate. Coordinate all detailed travel itineraries and files needed for external meetings.
Process, screen and prioritize correspondence, calls, and general information ensuring the most effective use of the President & CEO/VP's time. Organize flow of work and mail by reviewing correspondence and determining importance before distributing to President & CEO/VP's for action. Take accurate messages and keep President & CEO/VP's informed of identity and nature of calls handled during their absence. Routinely deal with and protect confidential information and act appropriately. Direct requests for information to others as appropriate.
Perform high executive assistant functions including calendar management, preparing and verifying procurement card statement expenditures, typing, copying, filing, answering routine and specific questions when received, screening, and directing telephone calls. Maintain responsibility for business unit-wide budget preparation, control, and reporting activities.
Regularly coordinate materials and information associated with Board and Committee Meetings, the Executive Planning Council, i.e., which includes planning, scheduling, developing, and distributing agendas and maintaining material on the SharePoint Site on a weekly basis. Interact regularly with NPPD board members. Serve as recording secretary and provide administrative support as needed for assigned Board committee(s).
Routinely conduct and report on research of an analytical nature. Maintain responsibility for preparation and control of records, statistics, and reports regarding operations and/or project activities. Maintain ownership of administrative support programs, projects, and/or processes specific to a business unit or a major process improvement activity. Establish tracking reports and maintain responsibility for performance measure monitoring and reporting processes.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus
Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity/Excellence
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
Safety
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.
Pay Grade - 10 Monthly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $4,983.00 - $6,229.00
Travel Required: Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.
Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD - quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.
Salary
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.
Retirement Savings
NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options - a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee's hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.
Health & Wellness
At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.
Other Benefits
Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.
