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Administrative Assistant III

Xcel Energy · Eau Claire, WI · $22.40–$31.40 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the most complex calendar you've managed. How did you keep it under control?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle competing meetings and priorities for busy leaders without dropping anything.

What administrative tasks have you handled on your own using established procedures?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently within guidelines, as the posting describes.

How do you handle confidential information like personnel or budget documents?

What they are checking: Whether they can be trusted with sensitive material and know how to protect it.

Tell me about a process you improved in an office.

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to make routine work faster or more accurate.

How do you stay connected with a team that works on a hybrid schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can support people who are in the office only part of the week.

What would you do

How would you organize logistics for a meeting with people coming from several Xcel Energy locations?

What they are checking: Whether they plan rooms, technology, travel and materials ahead and anticipate problems.

A manager hands you three urgent tasks at once. How do you decide what to do first?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify priorities instead of guessing and leaving something important undone.

A caller is frustrated and wants to speak with an executive who isn't available. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay professional, gather information and route the issue properly.

About the work

Which Microsoft Office tools do you use most, and what's something advanced you've done in them?

What they are checking: Whether their software skills go beyond basics to things like mail merge, pivot tables or shared trackers.

How do you keep accurate records when you're processing expense reports or purchase requests?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with financial details and follow approval steps.

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The full job description

As published by Xcel Energy.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. Position Summary Performs a wide variety of administrative functions and secretarial services. Handles details and assignments of a moderately complex nature within agreed upon limits using established guidelines and procedures. Essential Responsibilities • Composes, design, edits and prepares various correspondence, documents and reports for the department including spreadsheets, graphs and charts. Identifies computer applications to perform required duties in the most effective manner. • Processes department timekeeping and employees changes. Greets and directs visitors. Responds to telephone callers by answering routine questions. • Maintain confidential files, personnel files and reports. Receives, sorts, redirects and prioritizes incoming mail. Directs important matters to appropriate department personnel. Order and maintain inventory of office supplies. • Provides training to others in area of expertise. Design and administer office procedures. Evaluates and revised procedures as necessary to improve office efficiency. • Assist with preparation and tracking of departmental budgets. Maintain & prepare payment processing for outside contractors and vendors. • Coordinate and initiate meetings and travel arrangements for the department. Arrange schedules for management staff. • Maintains and updates corporate documents (i.e. policies and procedures, organizational charts and announcements for designated department) and departmental files. • Conducts special projects requiring research and report development. Research may require collection and analysis of data. Checks data input for accuracy and corrects errors. Minimum Requirements • Requires high school diploma or equivalent and five years experience in administrative support services. • Additional secretarial or administrative coursework preferred. • Requires a broad knowledge of department operations and policies. • Proficient in the use of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic and database applications. Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments • Work that makes a difference • A team you can count of • Opportunities to grow • Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.40 to $31.40 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: 10/08/26 EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form . For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.

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