Senior Executive Assistant & Strategic Admin Partner

Job Summary Provides administrative, clerical and secretarial support to multiple executives and others in the organization. Works independently to perform administrative duties including organizing, planning, scheduling and tracking responsibilities for the entire team. Assists management team to achieve defined business goals. Essential Functions Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, coordinates meetings and functions, coordinates logistics for same, and plans events, arranges catering and makes travel arrangements. Provides assistance and information to personnel inside and outside the Company. Assists with annual budget and planning as requested, including preparing cost center reports, monitoring monthly variance reports, and maintaining related files. Prepares sophisticated text, spreadsheets, graphics and chart material for use in presentations, reports and correspondence. Provides general administrative and clerical support. Handles confidential matters and information. Proofreads documents and checks signature items for accuracy and conformance to company policy, practice and procedures. Initiates, coordinates and/or monitors status of assignments and action items delegated to the executive and others in the organization. Organizes and maintains electronic and physical files, records and documentation, in compliance with retention and destruction policies. Prepares, completes and submits requests for expense reimbursement, payments to vendors, and tracking department expenses. Orders standard and non-stock office supplies and equipment. Participates in and supports special projects, committees and task forces to accomplish assignments (such as reorganizations, office relocation or software implementation) and volunteer activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Description Requires a high school education or GED. Experience Requires (5) five years of secretarial or administrative experience. Preferred Completion of the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation or the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP). Physical Requirements Able to learn and use proficiently the personal computer keyboard, pager, personal digital assistants and devices, cellular phone and corporate telephone system. Able to operate a personal computer, desktop and/or laptop. Able to operate a multi‑line telephone, speaker‑phone, photocopier, scanner, facsimile machine, calculator and other office equipment; such as, GBC machine, electric stapler and hole punch. Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer. Able to sit and view terminal for extended periods of time. Able to communicate orally in a clear manner. Able to hear oral communication, either in person or on equipment, such as telephone or mobile phone. Able to move about an office and building. Working Conditions Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP). Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office. Able to adapt easily to changing work schedules. Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) occasionally, as needed or required to meet established deadlines. Able to travel occasionally, very infrequently overnight. Able to function successfully in environment with moderate pressure to meet deadlines. We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. What we bring to you Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on‑site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type Full Time These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr CenterPoint Energy, Inc.