Executive Assistant

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Provides administrative, clerical and secretarial support to multiple executives and others in the organization. Works independently to perform administrative duties including organizing, planning, scheduling and tracking responsibilities for the entire team. Assists management team to achieve defined business goals.

Essential Functions

• Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, coordinates meetings and functions, coordinates logistics for same, and plans events, arranges catering and makes travel arrangements.
• Provides assistance and information to personnel inside and outside the Company.
• Assists with annual budget and planning as requested, including preparing cost center reports, monitoring monthly variance reports, and maintaining related files.
• Prepares sophisticated text, spreadsheets, graphics and chart material for use in presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Provides general administrative, clerical, and secretarial support as defined by the individual being supported.Handles confidential matters and information.
• Proofreads documents and checks signature items for accuracy and conformance to company policy, practice and procedures.
• Initiates, coordinates and/or monitors status of assignments and action items delegated to the executives and others supported within the organization.
• Organizes and maintains electronic and physical files, records and documentation, in compliance with the company’s records retention and destruction policies.
• Prepares, completes and submits requests for expense reimbursement, payments to vendors, and tracking department expenses, and time entry.
• Orders standard and non-stock office supplies and equipment.
• Participates in and supports special projects, committees and task forces to accomplish assignments (such as reorganizations, office relocation or software implementation) and volunteer activities.
• Liase with other administrative support professionals as necessary to fulfill duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Education Description

• Requires a high school education or GED.
  
  
  

Experience

• Requires (5) five years of secretarial or administrative experience.
• Requires experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products.
• Preferred experience with Concur travel and expense, and Passport matter management solutions.
• Preferred Completion of the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation.
  
  
  

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What We Bring To You

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
  
  
  

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 01/07/2025

Posting End Date: 01/10/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.