Strategic Administrative Partner to Executives

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Senior Office Associate to serve as a trusted partner to department leadership, driving day-to-day operations across Procurement, Land, Investment Recovery, and Physical Inventory Control.

The role involves contracts, land leases, permitting, vendor compliance, records management, and executive-level support. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of administrative experience, with a track record supporting senior leaders, and excellent

Qualifications

• Five+ years of administrative or business support experience, including at least two years supporting senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating contracts, land records, permits, or similar business operations.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quick learner of procurement and records systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic administrative partner to leadership, coordinating priorities and initiatives.
• Manage department documentation: contracts, land leases, permits, and compliance records.
• Coordinate with Accounting, IT, Power Production, Member Services, Operations and external partners to keep projects moving.
• Oversee contractor tracking, vendor onboarding, and supplier records.
• Lead logistics for executive meetings and special events, balancing multiple priorities.
• Identify process improvements and manage projects from start to finish with excellent internal service.

Skills

Administrative support

Executive coordination

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Contract management software

Records management systems

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Senior Office Associate to serve as a trusted partner to department leadership, driving day-to-day operations across Procurement, Land, Investment Recovery, and Physical Inventory Control.

The role involves contracts, land leases, permitting, vendor compliance, records management, and executive-level support. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of administrative experience, with a track record supporting senior leaders, and excellent