Administrative Assistant III

Xcel Energy; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking an administrative professional to perform a wide variety of secretarial functions and support department operations. You will handle correspondence, prepare reports, manage timekeeping and travel arrangements, and maintain confidential files in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to improve office procedures while supporting budgets and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and five years experience in administrative support services.
• Additional secretarial or administrative coursework preferred.
• Requires a broad knowledge of department operations and policies.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Composes, design, edits and prepares various correspondence, documents and reports for the department including spreadsheets, graphs and charts.
• Processes department timekeeping and employees changes. Greets and directs visitors. Responds to telephone callers by answering routine questions.
• Maintain confidential files, personnel files and reports. Receives, sorts, redirects and prioritizes incoming mail. Directs important matters to appropriate department personnel.
• Provides training to others in area of expertise. Design and administer office procedures.
• Assist with preparation and tracking of departmental budgets. Maintain & prepare payment processing for outside contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate and initiate meetings and travel arrangements for the department. Arrange schedules for management staff.

Skills

Administrative support

Secretarial experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Secretarial coursework

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation

Database applications

Graphic software

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

Performs a wide variety of administrative functions and secretarial services. Handles details and assignments of a moderately complex nature within agreed upon limits using established guidelines and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Composes, design, edits and prepares various correspondence, documents and reports for the department including spreadsheets, graphs and charts. Identifies computer applications to perform required duties in the most effective manner.
• Processes department timekeeping and employees changes. Greets and directs visitors. Responds to telephone callers by answering routine questions.
• Maintain confidential files, personnel files and reports. Receives, sorts, redirects and prioritizes incoming mail. Directs important matters to appropriate department personnel. Order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
• Provides training to others in area of expertise. Design and administer office procedures. Evaluates and revised procedures as necessary to improve office efficiency.
• Assist with preparation and tracking of departmental budgets. Maintain & prepare payment processing for outside contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate and initiate meetings and travel arrangements for the department. Arrange schedules for management staff.
• Maintains and updates corporate documents (i.e. policies and procedures, organizational charts and announcements for designated department) and departmental files.
• Conducts special projects requiring research and report development. Research may require collection and analysis of data. Checks data input for accuracy and corrects errors.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and five years experience in administrative support services.
• Additional secretarial or administrative coursework preferred.
• Requires a broad knowledge of department operations and policies.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic and database applications.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.40 to $31.40 per hour

Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/08/26

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