Executive Assistant (Hybrid)

07/01/2025

Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut

1. Role and Scope of Position:
Responsible for providing a variety of administrative and executive support duties within Internal Audit and Security and for ensuring the efficient organization and operation for the VP of Internal Audit and Security. Works independently to perform daily office activities and procedures that include proofing and issuing audit reports and investigations, ordering materials, scheduling meetings and events, and providing overall administrative support for the executive. Individual must be a highly trusted partner responsible for exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy. Accountable for instituting and conducting all phases of office procedures, coordinating and organizing projects for maximum efficiency and implementing creative improvements for better management workflow.

2.  Essential Functions: 

• Organize, develop and product the quarterly Audit Committee materials.
• QA and issue all formal work products produced within Internal Audit and Security.
• Arranges meetings, appointments, and travel; controls calendar and workday; Screens and prioritizes requests for executive’s time
• Coordinates, composes and prepares materials/agendas/reports as required.
• Manages correspondence and personal contact with the Executive by maintaining current awareness of priorities and personal preferences:
• Maintains close contact with other EAs, department managers within and across other organizations to stay aware of significant activities and events.  Manages the coordination of cross-functional projects, assignments, etc.
• Analyzes organization’s administrative practices, recommends creative ideas, then implements strategies to improve office workflow.
• Creates and maintains sophisticated computerized data documents to support (and report on) organizations’ daily operation.
• Contributes to organization’s success by providing efficient, high quality customer service, to all internal and external constituents.
• Uses formalized team approach to provide assistance to colleagues and managers.

• Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills: 

• Demonstrates a record of high-performance standards and strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and operate with poise and
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)

Education/ Experience:

• High School Diploma with advanced business school/secretarial training or equivalent
• Associate degree preferred

Experience:                          

• Minimum of seven (7) years demonstrated executive secretarial experience or equivalent.     

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certification in secretarial science preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects: Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
• Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
• Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
• Raise ideas for improvement
• Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
• Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
• Have honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People

• Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
• Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
• Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve “One Company” and other goals
• Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

• Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

Lead Change

• Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.
• Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes

Focus on the Customer

• Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner

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Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$80,550.00-$89,500.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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