Executive Assistant II

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a senior administrative professional to support the VP, Corporate Audit Services. The role focuses on high-level administrative tasks, calendar management, travel logistics, meeting coordination, and producing accurate reports and presentations.

Strong discretion with confidential information is required. Responsibilities include preparing materials for Audit Committee meetings, maintaining calendars, and assisting with onboarding and departmental activities.

Qualifications

• Supports VP with calendar, travel, meetings, and documents
• Prepares reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership
• Manages confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 apps, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Audit Committee materials and Board presentations
• Maintain VP calendar and arrange internal/external meetings
• Handle onboarding/offboarding and recruitment logistics for VP-related departments
• Prepare and manage expense reports and departmental communications

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Excel

OneNote

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.This position will support the Vice President (VP), Corporate Audit Services and Chief Compliance Officer and related leadership teams and staff reporting to the VP and will be located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position requires a minimum of six years' experience and will focus on assisting with the administrative and logistical aspects of supporting the VP and related departments reporting to the VP. Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Responsibilities & Duties:Utilizes Microsoft Office Products at a high level of proficiency – including Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, TEAMs, SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, shared drives - to facilitate, prepare, edit and maintain correspondence, reports, presentations, metric dashboards, meetings and agendas to support the VP and the departments reporting to the VP in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.Assist the VP with all aspects of logistics relating to Audit Committee meetings and assist the VP with preparation and finalizing Board of Director Committee level materials and presentations in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.Maintain VP calendar using Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint; schedule appointments, internal/external meetings; arrange and coordinate all business travel and department logistics (e.g. staff meetings, 1:1s, team building events); make decisions on priorities and anticipate a variety of simple to complex needs and potential issues and ensure appropriate resolutionTimely and accurately review, update and maintain appropriate supporting documentation (e.g. Excel spreadsheets, dashboards, department email boxes) relating to various internal department activities and initiatives.Coordinate audit report distribution and related audit survey follow-up communication, ensuring accuracy and issuance with appropriate confidentiality labels; Generate monthly audit issue reports and distribute appropriatelySupport the hiring and onboarding/offboarding activities for the departments reporting to the VP, including coordinating candidate interviews, creating interview schedules, greeting and escorting candidates and supporting onboarding/offboarding activities.Screen and prioritize phone messages, email and other correspondence; Respond to inquiries in a respectful and professional manner, whether from internal or external sources, and determine what, how and to whom information is to be communicated with little direction or supervision required.Handle information of a highly confidential nature and maintain confidentiality.Support the overall floor and workplace environment including ordering supplies, facilitating office operations and coordinating facilities management.Perform routine administrative duties such as copying, scanning, filing, creating and maintaining files, and preparing mailings.Understand and maintain knowledge of key systems utilized by the departments, including CAPS, Maximo, and others as appropriate.Prepares expense reports for VP and key members of the leadership teamInitiate and complete assigned projects as instructed, with accuracy, and with a sense of urgency.Interact and assist with members of management, department internal customers, and other team members in a respectful and professional manner.Assist VP, department leadership and staff with other related assignments and special, ad hoc projects.Basic/Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree and six years minimum required related experienceIn lieu of degree - High School/GED and minimum ten years of related experience.Desired Qualifications:Experience supporting areas that require confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.Ability to manage confidential information with the highest integrityRegulated industry or utility experience.Strong working knowledge of computer applications such as Adobe Pro, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft products, SharePointDemonstrated clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications skills, including an emphasis on grammar and formatting.Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work while being proactive, collaborative, taking initiative, and exhibiting sound judgment.Attention to detail, accuracy, and flexibility in handling multiple tasks, often under time constraints while taking direction from multiple members of the leadership team.Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with all levels of an organizationHolds oneself accountable for complete, accurate, and timely work results, both independently and as part of a team.Exercise professional judgment, integrity, respect, and professionalism.Self-motivated; take initiative to maintain productivity with minimal oversightDemonstrate willingness to learn new tools and systemsThorough knowledge of the Duke Energy organization as well as its policies and proceduresWorking ConditionsThe incumbent must be based in Charlotte.The current mobility classification for this position is IN PERSON, with incumbents required to work on-site five days per week. This mobility classification could change based on business need.#LI-PG1Travel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility