Administrative Assistant - Resource Planning
Description
Administrative Assistant - Resource Planning
Southern Company Services, Resource Planning Department
This position will be located at APC Headquarters in Birmingham, AL
JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide administrative support for the Resource Planning department, a total of about 25 people. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of administrative support for the department, including direct support for the department manager and support as needed for the supervisors and their staff. In addition, the position will work with the executive assistant and other administrative assistants within the Environmental and System Planning organization. The position will report to the manager of the Resource Planning department.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma required
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
Secretarial/administrative certification (Certified Administrative Professional or similar) a plus
Experience:
Two years of recent administrative experience supporting people including travel and meeting arrangements, expense and invoice processing, time keeping, and calendar management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience working in a corporate office setting
Experience working with all levels of management is highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must exhibit a mindset and behaviors consistent with Southern Company's values of safety, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
Must exhibit ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and a high level of professionalism at all times
Demonstrated exceptional professional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative and personal responsibility in handling all details of the job.
Ability to prioritize work and to be adaptable to shifting priorities
Team player who maintains a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer service
Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, supporting employees in the office as well as communicating with employees working remotely.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer time reporting for the department
Maintain office supplies and an orderly, safe work environment
Make travel arrangements for department manager and staff as needed
Process invoices and expense statements
Schedule meetings and make meeting arrangements such as room setup, managing invitations, and meal arrangements as needed
Provide calendar management and support for the department manager, proactively identifying conflicts and resolving with the manager as necessary
Serve as back up to other functional areas within Environmental and System Planning when required
Other administrative items as identified or assigned
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
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, 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.
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Job Field: Administrative & Clerical
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Union Covered: No
Work Location(s):
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: SCS2010341
