Executive Administrative Assistant

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking an executive administrator to perform varied duties for a senior executive, maintaining strict confidentiality and supporting day-to-day operations with independence.

You will relay messages, screen inquiries, prepare correspondence, manage documents, and coordinate calendars, travel, and meetings while ensuring accurate information flows within the executive office. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (some college desirable), 5+ years of

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Some college or office administrator training desirable.
• 5+ years of diversified thorough exp gained from work in various areas within the organization or similar administrative exp.
• Must be computer/PC competent and have exp in utilizing general administrative office procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed on Company policies to make administrative decisions within approved programs.
• Relay messages and instructions to subordinates and provide follow up on pending matters.
• Answer inquiries and screen telephone calls, visitors and incoming mail; direct and respond as required.
• Compile and prepare correspondence and reports from general instructions, and follow through on assigned projects.
• Inspect papers and documents to ensure accuracy and consistency of information flowing through the executive office.
• Establish and maintain document retrieval systems.
• Plan appointments, meetings and travel arrangements and maintain an accurate calendar.

Skills

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Calendar management

Communication

Travel coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Office administrator training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-31-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryResponsible for performance of varied administrative duties and designated administrative functions for assigned Executive. Maintain a close and highly responsive relationship with the day-to-day work activities within assigned function. Work independently under general supervision and guidance in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Ensure that strict confidentiality is consistently maintained in order that all records, documents and related information pertaining to high level executive plans and decisions affecting Company operations are not compromised. Relieve executive of designated administrative details, exercise judgment and make decisions within the scope of authority. Typically reports to Executives in salary grade 14 and above.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Keep informed and up to date on Company policies and practices relating to the functions of the executive office in order to make administrative decisions within the limits of approved programs.Relay messages and instructions to subordinates as requested and provide follow up on pending matters, such as requests for information or proposals for action.Answer inquiries and screen telephone calls, visitors and incoming mail. Direct technical inquires to the proper persons and personally responds to questions and furnish information as required.Compile and prepare correspondence and reports from general instructions and, using independent judgment, follow through on assigned projects. Inspect all papers, Company documents, and calculations to ensure the accuracy and /or consistency of information flowing through the executive office. Establish and maintain document retrieval systems5) Plan appointments, meetings and travel arrangements and maintain an accurate calendar.What We Are Looking For:Education requirements are listed below:High school graduate or equivalent education and /or experience. Some college and/or office administrator training desirable.Work Experience requirement listed below:5 yrs or more of diversified thorough exp gained from work in various areas within the organization or similar administrative exp.Must be computer/PC competent and have exp in utilizing general administrative office procedures and practices.Other Requirements:Physical demand level is SedentaryWhat You'll Get: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.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 DataCompensation Grade:SP20-005Compensation Range:$63,496.00 - $93,188.50The 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.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.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.