Executive Assistant
Description
Executive Assistant to VP Community and Economic Development
** Please read the MUST Have's prior to applying to this position.
** This position WILL require on call availability.
JOB SUMMARY
This Executive Assistant position provides support for the Vice President of Community and Economic Development and requires someone with extensive experience in the administrative field supporting an officer in a corporate environment. The most qualified candidates will possess exceptional organizational and decision-making skills, strong working knowledge of computer applications and administrative best practices, and the ability and desire to work through changing priorities with minimal supervision. The Executive Assistant works closely with executive offices across the Southern Company footprint to manage calendar and travel arrangements. This position views significant confidential information and must be able to maintain that confidentiality.
** This position does allow for a hybrid work environment.
** PLEASE READ THIS STATEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU APPLY ....... You will be REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE @ 75 5th Street, Atlanta, GA a MINIMUM OF THREE DAYS PER WEEK with the additional two working remotely.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) of experience working as an Executive Assistant SUPPORTING SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES
MUST be able to Maintain a high level of confidentiality
MUST have experience with timekeeping, expense reporting, arranging travel & coordinating meetings
MUST have experience managing an EXECUTIVE-LEVEL calendar & incoming inquiries with minimal direction
MUST have demonstrated experience taking initiative & being a self-starter in day to day responsibilities
MUST have EXCEPTIONAL organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task & proactively prepare for upcoming meetings & events
MUST have the ability to lead, build & maintain relationships with administrative staff
Ability to professionally represent the office of the VP of Community & Economic Development, including professional interactions with other executives, managers, peers, department employees, external organizations and vendors
Experience managing expense accounts and an understanding of budgets
Exceptional communication & listening skills, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
Proof reading skills with attention to detail
Strong decision-making ability
Outstanding organizational, prioritization and time management skills
MUST be resourceful, with excellent common sense, strong interpersonal skills, accuracy & initiative
Experience in customer/client relations and building strong, effective working relationships
Ability to work individually and with a team, as needed
Ability to work under general direction, on multiple tasks with demanding timelines
MUST be HIGHLY proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Adobe
MUST be technology savvy in working with conference calls, video teleconferencing & meeting logistics
Candidate must maintain a sense of urgency and be service oriented
Behavioral Attributes:
Committed, Superior Performance, "can do" attitude
Candid, honest
Persistent, Positive
Flexible (i.e. able to adapt to changing priorities)
Team Player
Customer Focus
Must perform daily with a safety -focused attitude
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Administrative & Clerical
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
75 Centergy Building (75Atlanta)
75 5th Street NW
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: GPC2008648
