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Executive Assistant II
full-timeCharlotte

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Location

Charlotte

Type

full-time

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Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026

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Position Summary

The Executive Assistant II will support two leaders within the HR organization, the Vice President Total Rewards & HR Operations and Managing Director Executive Rewards, Compensation & HR Projects. The position will have high visibility within the organization due to the broad scope of the executives. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy. As a primary responsibility, the Executive Assistant II should proactively manage the time and support the work effectiveness of the executives.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
  • Expertise in all Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
  • Proactively anticipates and manages work needs for executives and adapts to evolving priorities to facilitate the most effective use of the executive’s time.
  • Agility to adapt to changing priorities and can facilitate those changes with executive’s leaders.
  • Actively manages the calendar and time commitments of the executives. May independently make decisions as to who is scheduled for time with the executive.
  • Receives general directions; identifies needs and initiates administrative projects.
  • Performs considerable coordination and follow-through; sets priorities and procedures for accomplishing work.
  • Reviews and processes vendor invoices according to established guidelines and contract terms.
  • Maintains confidential records and reports.
  • Plans and coordinates meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including coordinating schedules, reserving conference room space, obtaining guest access, and coordinating meals.
  • Plans and executes team and department-wide events, such as group luncheons and celebrations.
  • Provides support in preparation for the executive’s meetings. May coordinate the preparation or compilation of various meeting materials. Interfaces with direct reports of the executive to plan and coordinate materials.
  • Provides administrative and organizational support to the executives in external business and community leadership responsibilities and involvement.
  • Prepares own expense report as well as the expense reports for the assigned executives.
  • Coordinates travel arrangements.
  • Exercises excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to work with employees at all levels, both within and outside of the organization in a highly professional manner.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional and culturally diverse workforce as well as with those external to Duke Energy, such as community-based organizational groups, industry-related organizations, government agencies, etc.
  • Exhibits the highest level of confidentiality.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree + six years related work experience
  • In lieu of bachelor’s degree + six years related work experience, high school diploma/GED + 10 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience initiating independent judgement in managing daily schedules of executives
  • Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and other senior business leaders with professional maturity
  • Thorough knowledge of Duke Energy, as well as the company’s policies and procedures
  • Experience planning or organizing department events
  • Ability to function independently, but also work collaboratively
  • Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately, while under the pressure of competing deadlines and frequent interruptions
  • Self-motivated; takes initiative to maintain productivity with minimal oversight
  • Experience providing senior-level executive administrative support in a large company with proven aptitude to manage confidential issues on behalf of the executive

Working Conditions

  • May require infrequent flexibility in work hours
  • May require infrequent local travel (<5%)
  • Onsite mobility classification – work will be performed at Duke Energy Plaza

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Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Microsoft Office Suite,Calendar Management,Confidentiality,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Event Planning,Interpersonal Skills,Decision Making,Time Management,Administrative Support,Vendor Coordination,Report Preparation,Meeting Coordination,Expense Reporting,Travel Coordination,Professional Maturity

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.

Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Utilities

What you'll do

  • The Executive Assistant II will support two leaders within the HR organization by managing their schedules and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and maintaining confidential records.

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What does a Executive Assistant II do at Duke Energy Corporation?

As a Executive Assistant II at Duke Energy Corporation, you will: the Executive Assistant II will support two leaders within the HR organization by managing their schedules and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and maintaining confidential records..

Why join Duke Energy Corporation as a Executive Assistant II?

Duke Energy Corporation is a leading Utilities company.

Is the Executive Assistant II position at Duke Energy Corporation remote?

The Executive Assistant II position at Duke Energy Corporation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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