Executive Assistant to VP Economic Development
Please note: As per current corporate policy, this position requires you to be in the office @ 75 5th Street, Atlanta, GA a minimum of four (4) days per week (Currently Monday-Thursday) and/or as required .
** You MUST have a minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior level executives.
JOB SUMMARY
This Executive Assistant position provides support for the Vice President of 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, travel arrangements, and organize team events. This position views significant confidential information and must be able to maintain that confidentiality.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ Degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior level executives.
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
- Experience with timekeeping, expense reporting, arranging travel, and coordinating meetings
- Experience managing an executive-level calendar and incoming inquiries with minimal direction
- Demonstrated experience taking initiative and being a self-starter in day-to-day responsibilities
- Ability to professionally represent the office of the VP of Economic Development, including professional interactions with other executives, managers, peers, department employees, external organizations and vendors
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task and proactively prepare for upcoming meetings and events
- Experience managing expense accounts and an understanding of budgets
- Exceptional communication & listening skills, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to lead, build & maintain relationships with administrative and operations team
- 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
- Resourceful, good common sense, strong interpersonal skills, accuracy and 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Technology savvy in working with conference calls, video teleconferencing and meeting logistics
- Candidate must maintain a sense of urgency and be service oriented
Behavioral Attributes:
- Must perform daily with a safety -focused attitude
- Committed, Superior Performance, "can do" attitude
- Candid, honest
- Persistent, Positive
- Flexible (i.e. able to adapt to changing priorities)
- Team Player
- Customer Focus
- Authenticity and Candor
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 recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.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 a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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 Identification: 13113
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
