Administrative Assistant Assc - Administrative Assistant Sr.

American Electric Power; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Texas seeks an administrative assistant to provide essential support within the assigned business unit. You will perform standard admin duties, manage files and calendars, and use Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of admin experience, strong communication, data organization, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of admin experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong data organization and written/oral communication.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform basic administrative duties following standard procedures; prepare documents, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Maintain files and calendars as needed.
• Utilize Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; use other department software as needed.
• Answer customer questions and assist coworkers; learn department functions to better serve customers.
• Collaborate with others to maintain department productivity.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data organization

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-20-2026

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

Job Summary

You will be 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

• Under immediate supervision, perform basic administrative duties, following well-defined, standard procedures; prepare documents, reports, and spreadsheets, etc. as needed to support the business unit.
• Maintain files and calendars as needed.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as other department software/systems as needed.
• Listens to and understands written and verbal instruction, communicates effectively with co-workers and other employees and customers.
• Work effectively and productively with others.
• Actively helps others with assignments as necessary to maintain department productivity.
• Answer customer questions; refer questions to others as needed; actively learns the function of the department to assist customers more effectively; exhibits concern and sensitivity to others.
• 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 routine.

This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Administrative Assistant Associate level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher Administrative Assistant Sr level.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED with one year of administrative work experience.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including the use of Microsoft Office Products.
• Must possess the ability to organize data and processes and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Displays good analytical and problem solving skills.

* Must live 30 minutes travel distance from the assigned work location. *

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

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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-002

Compensation Range:

$18.87 - $32.49

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 involved 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.