Administrative Assistant at NiSource in Zanesville, OH

Summary: NiSource is a public utility company, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide logistical and administrative support to a team. The role involves creating reports, scheduling, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external contacts. Responsibilities: - Communicates with internal and external contacts - Provides administrative and logistical support to a team - Creates reports and spreadsheets by obtaining, compiling and organizing data - Schedules for others and utilizes judgment when scheduling conflicts occur - Monitors action items and requests dates for completion to ensure effective and timely completion of requests - Recommends, creates, implements and maintains improved administrative systems, procedures and processes including electronic and paper-based filing systems - Completes projects and tasks with minimal oversight and direction - At the direction of leadership work with Accounting and FP&A to ensure the department budget and actuals are properly reflected for the department - Support leadership with making travel arrangements and completing corresponding expense reports - Project coordination and completion - Well prepared, accurate and timely correspondence, reports & presentation materials - Thoroughly planned and executed meetings and events - Well scheduled time through effective calendar management - Administrative efficiencies and improvements - Excellent internal and external customer service Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma - 1-3 years recent project coordination or related administrative support experience - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes - Ability to learn and coach others on new software programs - Knowledge of proper document design and execution, e.g., report formatting, business letters - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to project a professional demeanor and image - Strong communication skills and professional demeanor with the ability to take initiative Preferred Qualifications: - Associate's Degree from an accredited college or 5-8 years' experience in an administrative support capacity - Prior experience providing logistical and administrative support to a team Required Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Project coordination, Report formatting, Business letter writing