Administrative Specialist- Monticello, Prairie Island, or Minneapolis

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

The Administrative Specialist position will be based out of one of the following locations: Monticello Nuclear Plant in Monticello, MN; Prairie Island Nuclear Plant in Welch, MN; or 414 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, MN.

Position Summary

This position will apply technical knowledge and skills to provide information processing and business services to meet Xcel Energy Nuclear business and regulatory needs. Responsible for handling assignments of a confidential and complex nature. Responsible for managing, coordinating and supporting a wide range of project related activities for the nuclear sites. Responsible for maintaining the records management program while preparing documents for scanning, managing the maintenance of electronic files, retention, storage, retrieval and destruction.

- Interface with corporate departments. Handles confidential, high-priority, and time-sensitive requests in support of initiatives such as compliance activities, inspections and evaluations. Coordinate and develop presentations, create and edit correspondence and other documents. Conducts special projects requiring research and report development. Communicates results with all levels of the organization. Provides backup support for all business areas including senior leadership.

- Performs quality assurance and control of documents and records in accordance with the nuclear records retention schedule. Word processing of controlled documents, maintain copyholder and distribution lists and process critical/transitional drawings. Monitor and perform periodic audits to maintain integrity of document repository, satellite file locations, nuclear records repository and Quality Assurance records vaults.

- Develop and provide training in areas of office expertise. Develop and revise procedures and Training Materials necessary to improve office efficiency.

- Responsible for daily office operations including coordinating mail, answering, screening, delegating and handling incoming calls, as needed.

- Support and coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings.

- Coordinate and manage calendar and schedule of site leaders. Proactively address scheduling conflicts while maintaining schedule through reassignment of meetings and/or other priority assignments.

- Make travel arrangements for various leaders. Prepare itinerary, logistics, agenda, and other supporting documentation and information as needed. Reconcile travel expenses and prepare expense reports in line with corporate travel and other company policies.

- Position will be required to perform daily, Outage and Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties to support the site which may require the ability to work a flexible schedule including backshift, weekends and/or overtime.

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma or GED

- 5 or more years of relevant experience and/or post-secondary education

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

- Must be able to maintain highly confidential information

- Must have exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail

- Preferred: Nuclear experience is desired.

- Candidate must have strong keyboarding skills.

Preferred

- Experience with SharePoint

- Experience with SAP

- Experience with Workday

- Records management experience

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.90 to $30.66 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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: 08/07/25

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