Administrative Assistant

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Texas seeks an administrative support professional to perform routine office tasks within the assigned unit. This role emphasizes data entry, document processing, and accurate record keeping in both print and digital formats.

Responsibilities include handling phone communications, organizing information, and assisting with reports while maintaining strong customer and interdepartmental collaboration. This position offers steady hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Organizational ability to manage data and processes with clear written communication.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers and office-oriented software products.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic administrative duties following defined procedures.
• Assist with document processing and filing in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Answer telephone, take messages, and communicate via electronic mail.
• Assist in compiling special reports and obtaining information from other areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email software

Phone systems

Job description

Job Posting End Date

08-22-2026

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

Job Summary

Responsible for performing administrative support duties within the assigned area. Responsibilities are specific to the organizational unit (i.e. region, district, department, plant, etc.)

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Major responsibilities: under immediate supervision, perform basic, routine administrative duties, following well defined, standard procedures, assist with document processing, assist in compiling special reports and request information from other areas, assist in filing and retrieval of information in both hard copy and electronic formats, answer telephone, take messages, communicate via electronic mail as necessary, receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, use keyboard (computer/typewriter) to enter data, perform calculations and/or retrieve information, operate a wide variety of electronic and mechanical office equipment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: listens to and understands written and verbal instruction, communicates effectively with co-workers and other employees and/or customers outside work area, answers phone calls clearly and with a friendly, helpful tone, records messages accurately with appropriate information, works effectively and productively with others, actively helps others with assignments as necessary to maintain department productivity.
• Customer focus: answers customer questions but knows when appropriate to refer questions or issues to others, actively learns the function of the department and each employee responsibility to assist customers more effectively, exhibits concern and sensitivity to others.
• Problem solving and initiative: applies basic education and training in job responsibilities and assignments; asks questions when unsure of how to handle an assignment and demonstrates ability and initiative to handle assignments beyond the basic, routine level.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Six(6)-nine (9) months of post-high school experience in learning and utilizing administrative office procedures, practices and equipment (i.e. business English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, letter writing, telephone technique) desirable.

Additional Expectations

• Must possess the ability to organize data and processes and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Displays good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and the use of office-oriented software products.

What You'll Get

Expected Salary: $23.00-$28.00/Hour (USD)

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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-003

Compensation Range: $22.14 - $27.67

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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.