Job Posting End Date

10-06-2025

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Job Summary

The Assistant Corporate Secretary plays a key role in supporting the company’s Board of Directors and executive leadership. This position will work alongside the EVP General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to partner with executives, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, stock exchange rules, and governance best practices.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Board & Committee Support

Coordinate preparation, logistics and scheduling of Board and Committee meetings, agendas, materials, and minutes.Ensure governance processes align with company policies, charters, and best practices.Maintain accurate corporate records, resolutions, and meeting documentation.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Support compliance with SEC, NYSE/Nasdaq, and other applicable listing and governance requirements.Support Section 16 compliance and insider trading policy administration.Assist in drafting proxy statements, annual meeting materials, and shareholder disclosures.Monitor emerging governance trends and recommend enhancements to company practices.

Shareholder & Investor Engagement

Manage annual shareholder meeting logistics and regulatory requirements.Support shareholder engagement initiatives and coordinate responses to shareholder proposals.

Subsidiary & Entity Management

Oversee governance of subsidiaries, ensuring timely filings, corporate registrations, and approvals.Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with state and international entity requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, Compliance, and Sustainability teams on governance-related matters.Support corporate transactions and strategic initiatives requiring board or shareholder action.Serve as a liaison between the Corporate Secretary, senior management, and internal departments.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional governance certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate governance, corporate secretary’s office, compliance, or related field.

Other Must Haves:

Strong knowledge of public company governance, securities laws, and public company requirements.Proven experience managing board and committee processes and working directly with senior executives and directors.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site in AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH

What You'll Get:

Base salaryAnnual bonusLong-term incentiveComprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

The 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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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.