Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Urbana, OH at Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Operations Specialist who is responsible for providing a broad range of services for our Programs West Business Unit. This includes ongoing operational, administrative, strategic, and logistical tasks and projects, including developing meeting materials and presentations, conducting research and analysis, and tracking and reporting on a variety of business initiatives and deliverables. At times the Operations Specialist represents the Business Unit Director, acting as a liaison between the Director and employees, vendors, and clients.
About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas utility-offered programs and directly to industrial and commercial enterprises. Cascade is a SOC 2-certified environment and a federal contractor.
As Cascade continues to evolve and grow, we will expand our impact and reach through technology investments and product-driven solutions in both the corporate and the utility markets. While the corporate market offers strong growth potential, the utility market remains a core part of Cascade’s business. We plan to build and grow software-driven innovation that expands both our corporate and utility offerings.
Why work at Cascade?
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams reflect our core company values: Do the Right Thing; Put Others First; Seek Shared Success; Learn Constantly; and Be Industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
In alignment with our values and doing better, Cascade Energy celebrates and values diversity as vital for increased creativity and innovation and faster problem solving, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment. Learn more about DEIA at Cascade by visiting cascadeenergy.com/deia.
Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member. Cascade is a strong supporter of flexible working arrangements, and offers role-dependent options for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
What You Will Be Doing:
Creation and ongoing management of departmental scorecards and other methods for measuring the effectiveness of Cascade’s Programs West Business Unit including use of program-specific software programs (SharePoint, Ajera, PowerBI, Gazebo, etc.) to support team tracking and reporting needs
Act as accountability manager for the business unit, ensuring all teams are aware of latest resources and following best practices, with a special focus on supporting new program startups
Completes projects and special assignments related to department operations
Understanding and training staff on processing deemed measures for energy efficiency claims and incentive payments
Master California PUC’s Cost Effectiveness Tool (CET)
Act as program start-up deliverables coordinator and process expert
Contribute to business development activities
Maintain SharePoint Online communication and team sites
Perform high-level administrative work in support of the department initiatives, through research, analysis, writing, information coordination, relationship management, and project management
Facilitate communications by overseeing the coordination and planning of meetings, events, webinars, conference calls, email messaging, etc.
Provide training and mentorship to Program Specialists and other program staff as needed
Assist program managers and specialists with high level project and program support.
Ensure and audit accurate department-related data entry and file management across multiple systems
Prepare routine reports for both internal and external customers.
Serve as a proxy for the Business Unit Director to spearhead initiatives and communications, and gather feedback
Responds to frequent requests for information
This is a full-time, exempt position located in Pacific Time Zone. This position is remote/hybrid if you reside near a Cascade office. Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred, (or significant course work completed), with preference given for Business Administration, Project Management, or similar area of study
4+ years’ experience in a progressively developing role supporting internal and external customers
Previous experience with continuous improvement programs highly desired
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
Experience in the Energy Industry
Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills
Exceptional customer service and communication skills
For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The salary range for this position as a remote role, is a national average of $70,400 – $88,000 and final salary will be determined on geographical location of final candidate. However, final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume and a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role. Please combine both into one PDF document.
Please, no phone calls.
Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.
AAP/EEO Statement
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter.
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AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening.Show more
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center
Location: Urbana, OH
