Senior Level Administrative Assistant Jobs
Senior level administrative assistant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of executive support strategy, operational workflows, and the junior staff or cross-functional projects that depend on them. The openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Kohl's, Amazon, and The SSA hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting End Date
07-06-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for performance of varied administrative duties and designated administrative functions. Maintain a close and highly responsive relationship with the day-to-day work activities within assigned function. Work independently under minimum supervision and guidance in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Ensure that strict confidentiality is consistently maintained in order that all records, documents and related information pertaining to high level executive plans and decisions affecting Company operations are not compromised. Relieve executive of designated administrative details, exercise judgment and make decisions within the scope of authority.Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Handle highly confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Exercise problem solving techniques and face challenges and change with a positive disposition and successful results.
- Ensure that sufficient action is always taken to ensure the executive office is supported appropriately.
- Compile and prepare correspondence and reports from general instructions and, using independent judgment, follow through on assigned projects.
- Inspect all papers, company documents, and calculations to ensure the accuracy and /or consistency of information flowing through the executive office. Establish and maintain document retrieval systems.
- Position must be carried out in a way that understands the priorities and business needs of the executive office.
- Be open-minded and flexible to changing priorities.
- Represent the executive's office both verbally and in written communications in such a way as to positively manage all internal and external interfaces.
- Relay messages and instructions to subordinates as requested and provide follow up on pending matters, such as requests for information or proposals for action.
- Answer inquiries, screen telephone calls, visitors and incoming mail, direct technical inquires to the proper persons and personally respond to questions and furnish information as required.
- Manage CEO's calendar including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Potential for working overtime and weekends as business needs dictate.
- Assist with expense tracking related to the CEO’s office.
- Keep informed and up to date on Company policies and practices.
- Work independently under minimum supervision and guidance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
**This position is on-site Monday through Friday at AEP Headquarters in downtown Columbus, OH.
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- High school graduate or GED.
- Some college and/or office administrator training desirable.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- Seven (7) years or more of diversified thorough experience gained from work in various areas within the organization or similar administrative experience.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Workday.
Other Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of energy and organization skills.
- Due to high level responsibilities of this position, overtime hours are often required.
- Meet and greet stakeholders in various settings.
- Physical demand level is Sedentary
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006Compensation Range:
$54,063.00 - $93,188.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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Senior Level Administrative Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level administrative assistant job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned complex calendaring, budget tracking, board-level communications, and process improvement initiatives without day-to-day supervision. Highlight specific outcomes you drove, such as streamlining an onboarding workflow or managing a C-suite travel program. Experience mentoring junior coordinators or leading an admin team significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Which companies hire senior level administrative assistants?
Companies hiring senior level administrative assistants right now include Kohl's, Amazon, and The SSA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Large enterprises, healthcare systems, law firms, and financial institutions tend to hire most actively at this level because their executive teams require dedicated, highly experienced support.
Are there remote senior level administrative assistant jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and industry. About 9% of senior level administrative assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting continued flexibility in professional support roles. Fully on-site positions still dominate in sectors like healthcare and legal, where proximity to leadership is considered essential.
What makes an administrative assistant role senior level?
Senior level administrative assistant roles are defined by scope, autonomy, and leadership responsibility. You are expected to manage complex executive schedules and confidential communications independently, drive operational or process improvements, and mentor junior administrative staff. The role often serves as the operational backbone for a department or executive team rather than supporting a single manager.
Which industries hire the most senior level administrative assistants?
Senior level administrative assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have large, layered organizational structures and senior leadership teams whose productivity depends on experienced, highly capable administrative professionals.