Administrative Assistant III

Xcel Energy

Administrative Assistant III supporting departmental operations at Xcel Energy, a leading electricity and natural gas company. Managing documents, budgets, schedules, vendors, procedures, and special research projects.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in administrative support services, including advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Capable of designing and revising office procedures and providing training in areas of expertise.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Microsoft Office ProficiencyAdministrative Support Services ExperienceAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsData Collection and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Word ProcessingSpreadsheet ApplicationsPresentation ApplicationsGraphic ApplicationsDatabase ApplicationsBudget PreparationPayment ProcessingOffice Procedure DesignData Input AccuracyTimekeeping Processing

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyManage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAdditional Secretarial or Administrative Coursework

Industry Keywords

Department OperationsConfidential File MaintenanceVisitor ManagementMail Sorting and PrioritizationOffice Supply Inventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compose, design, edit, and prepare correspondence, documents, reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts
Identify and use computer applications to perform duties effectively
Process department timekeeping and employee changes
Greet and direct visitors and answer routine telephone inquiries
Maintain confidential files, personnel files, reports, corporate documents, and departmental files
Receive, sort, redirect, and prioritize incoming mail
Direct important matters to appropriate department personnel
Order and maintain office supply inventory
Provide training to others in area of expertise
Design, administer, evaluate, and revise office procedures
Assist with preparation and tracking of departmental budgets
Prepare and maintain payment processing for outside contractors and vendors
Coordinate and initiate departmental meetings and travel arrangements
Arrange schedules for management staff
Conduct special projects involving research, data collection, analysis, and report development
Check data input for accuracy and correct errors

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of experience in administrative support services
Broad knowledge of department operations and policies
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic, and database applications
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Additional secretarial or administrative coursework preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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