Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Who We Are
We are a team of motivated, engaged, and exceptionally talented self-starters, willing to roll up our sleeves and do what is necessary to get the job done. If you are interested in joining this dynamic team and have a passion to learn, develop, and want your experience to make an immediate impact, please apply
To find out more about us, please visit our website: www.lipower.org
What We Offer
We offer an environment of continuous development and growth with a thriving company culture, exceptional colleagues, and exceptional benefits. Our benefit package includes:
Hybrid work options available and flexible hours
Excellent health insurance
No employee cost for dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Educational assistance opportunities
Multiple retirement plan options with company contribution
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending account with company contribution
Life Insurance
529 College Savings Program
$300 Wellness Reimbursement
What You’ll Do At LIPA
The Administrative Assistant assists in fulfilling LIPA’s purpose of clean, reliable, and affordable electric service for our customers on Long Island and the Rockaways by providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office, supporting management and staff with a variety of tasks.
This position is responsible for assisting with all administrative functions, including scheduling, filing, copying, and maintaining organization and cleanliness throughout the office, as well as other various tasks, for all employees. Provide primary administrative support to departments outside of the CEO’s office. Partner with and act as a backup for requests and responsibilities by the administrative team.
Essential Job Functions include:
General Administrative Duties
Perform administrative and staff support duties for the organization; receive and respond to correspondence; receive and direct visitors; maintain contact lists and perform other duties as assigned
Cover the front reception desk and telephones when required
Provide information by answering questions and requests
Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Receive, sort, and distribute the mail
Provide general support to visitors
Calendars and Scheduling
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and organize meetings as required, including scheduling of attendees, conference room reservations, presentation preparation, room preparation, and preparation and distribution of meeting materials and minutes
Maintain and coordinate calendars and appointments
Coordinate travel calendars, approvals and arrangements
Document Preparation
Prepare reports, research and create and presentation materials
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
Preparing and Maintaining Procedures
Maintain computer and manual filing systems
Develop and maintain office and administrative procedures
Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
Performs other duties as assigned
What We Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of administrative assistant experience to successfully perform the job duties and responsibilities
Proficient in MS Office and computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook
Skilled in typing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
Working knowledge of office machinery
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to perform work independently and with others
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service
Skilled in exercising sound judgement
A proven ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external contacts across all organizational levels
Salary Range:
$54,000 - $66,000
Who We Are
We are a team of motivated, engaged, and exceptionally talented self-starters, willing to roll up our sleeves and do what is necessary to get the job done. If you are interested in joining this dynamic team and have a passion to learn, develop, and want your experience to make an immediate impact, please apply
To find out more about us, please visit our website: www.lipower.org
What We Offer
We offer an environment of continuous development and growth with a thriving company culture, exceptional colleagues, and exceptional benefits. Our benefit package includes:
Hybrid work options available and flexible hours
Excellent health insurance
No employee cost for dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Educational assistance opportunities
Multiple retirement plan options with company contribution
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending account with company contribution
Life Insurance
529 College Savings Program
$300 Wellness Reimbursement
What You’ll Do At LIPA
The Administrative Assistant assists in fulfilling LIPA’s purpose of clean, reliable, and affordable electric service for our customers on Long Island and the Rockaways by providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office, supporting management and staff with a variety of tasks.
This position is responsible for assisting with all administrative functions, including scheduling, filing, copying, and maintaining organization and cleanliness throughout the office, as well as other various tasks, for all employees. Provide primary administrative support to departments outside of the CEO’s office. Partner with and act as a backup for requests and responsibilities by the administrative team.
Essential Job Functions include:
General Administrative Duties
Perform administrative and staff support duties for the organization; receive and respond to correspondence; receive and direct visitors; maintain contact lists and perform other duties as assigned
Cover the front reception desk and telephones when required
Provide information by answering questions and requests
Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Receive, sort, and distribute the mail
Provide general support to visitors
Calendars and Scheduling
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and organize meetings as required, including scheduling of attendees, conference room reservations, presentation preparation, room preparation, and preparation and distribution of meeting materials and minutes
Maintain and coordinate calendars and appointments
Coordinate travel calendars, approvals and arrangements
Document Preparation
Prepare reports, research and create and presentation materials
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
Preparing and Maintaining Procedures
Maintain computer and manual filing systems
Develop and maintain office and administrative procedures
Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
Performs other duties as assigned
What We Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of administrative assistant experience to successfully perform the job duties and responsibilities
Proficient in MS Office and computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook
Skilled in typing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
Working knowledge of office machinery
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to perform work independently and with others
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service
Skilled in exercising sound judgement
A proven ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external contacts across all organizational levels
Salary Range:
$54,000 - $66,000
About Long Island Power Authority
The Long Island Power Authority was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1986 and acquired the electric transmission and distribution system of the Long Island Lighting Company on May 28, 1998, immediately lowering electric rates for customer-owners by more than 20 percent.
As result of the LIPA Reform Act of 2013, the Authority contracts with PSEG Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, to manage LIPA’s electric system under a contract through 2025. LIPA continues to deliver the advantages of public power to customers, including LIPA’s not-for-profit status, access to low-cost financing, and dedication to Long Island and the Rockaways.