Executive Assistant

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support for one or more of the company's executives. This position requires discretion, confidentiality, a good understanding of technical and business vocabulary, and a detailed knowledge of Alliant Energy's operations, procedures, and people. This role gathers, compiles, verifies, and analyzes information for the executive's use in documents such as memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases. This position facilitates smooth communications between the executive and coworkers, and between the executive and external parties such as media, customers, and the public.

What you will do

- Relieves the executive and business group of advanced administrative detail to provide business unit effectiveness and efficiency to leverage the executive’s time.

- Processes confidential information and documents and handles confidential matters with discretion. Makes decisions using initiative and judgment for matters requiring attention in the absence of the executive to ensure the correct people are involved to resolve the situation.

- Uses moderately complex computer applications to develop and maintain documents, forms, spreadsheets, charts, graphics, presentations, and databases.

- Corresponds and maintains positive and effective relationships with internal personnel, outside agencies, vendors, and other organizations.

- Coordinates business travel arrangements, including itinerary, registration, transportation, and accommodations.

- Arranges and coordinates internal and external meetings – including those of a sensitive nature and involving executive level participants – including meeting materials and facility, equipment, and technology arrangements.

- Assists executive and business group to achieve company financial goals by scrutinizing expenditures for errors and/or identifying avenues to reduce expenses.

- Processes expense reports and various financial reports for the executive.

- May provide support of activities relating to the Board of Directors.

- May receive and handle internal and external concerns that have reached the executive level.

- Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

- Associate Degree Emphasis in word processing, clerical support, administrative support or related area Preferred

Required Experience

- 5 years of related experience and 3 years supporting multiple business groups, supervisors, or executives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Intermediate to advanced knowledge of internet web browsers. Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint preferred. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat (PDF) software preferred.

- Proficient and accurate typing skills required.

- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.

- Advanced proficiency in grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading.

- Ability to perform accurately and effectively in a timely manner.

- Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.

- Effective planning and organizational skills.

- Ability to carry out duties with minimal supervision.

- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

- Business Process Improvements • Communication Management • Customer Experience Management • Data Analysis • Data Preparation • Knowledge Management • Prioritization • Records Management • Scheduling Management

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$66,000-$90,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

talent@alliantenergy.com

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