Job Description
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position
High School diploma
2+ years of experience in project coordination or related administrative support experience
2+ years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Benefits
Way of Work: on-site 5 days per week
Salary: $24.47 - $34.23 per hour, plus annual bonus
$50,+00.00 - $71,200.00
Responsibilities
The team's mission is to mitigate security risk and enable NiSource to operate anywhere, at any time necessary to achieve our business goals
As the administrative assistant you will provide general administrative support and project coordination for the department
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
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds
Treat others with respect and consideration
Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program
Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries
Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers
Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits
Job description
Full Time Perm
Way of Work: on-site 5 days per week
Salary: $24.47 - $34.23 per hour, plus annual bonus
Corporate Security is responsible for the safety and security of employees and contractors. The team's mission is to mitigate security risk and enable NiSource to operate anywhere, at any time necessary to achieve our business goals. As the administrative assistant you will provide general administrative support and project coordination for the department.
Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• 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
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or related administrative support experience
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's degree from an accredited college
• 5+ years of experience in an administrative support capacity
• Prior experience providing logistical and administrative support to a team
• Security background
Disclaimer
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
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Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, ****** orientation, gender identity, *** (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range:
$50,+00.00 - $71,200.00
Posting Start Date:
2026-0+-23
Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
