Job Summary:
At Georgia Power Company, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy. To sustainably meet the growing demand for electricity, we’re working to deploy best-in-class solutions and strategically invest in our grid to make it as reliable and affordable as possible.
We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team in Grid Strategy and Solutions. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to support needs across the team. We hope to find someone that can partner across the team and help us raise the bar! This role involves managing a wide range of administrative tasks, including timekeeping, calendar management, expense and invoice management, event planning, project management, and general department coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to requests, manage calendars, manage emails, schedule meetings, and handle correspondences. Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Independently schedule appointments, review invitees, collect materials, and prepare Directors for meetings.
- Arrange complex travel plans and itineraries for management team, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation. Compile documents for travel-related meetings.
- Process and manage timekeeping and expenses for leadership team.
- Support the arrangement of events or meetings by arranging for facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers, and managing event budgets. This includes logistics setup, meal planning, and day-of needs, as needed.
- Prepare and edit documents, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
- Summarize meeting minutes, track action items, and support project management. Gather and disseminate information as needed.
- Perform duties as invoice reconciler, manage purchase orders, and support supply chain requests.
- Support overall budget efforts – including capturing current spend in excel, generating reports from excel, and gathering information from team for current and future spend.
- Maintain and organize files and records, both electronic and physical.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
- Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
- Provide support to other team members as needed and handle special projects as requested.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or higher will differentiate you as a candidate.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong experience in managing (large and small) meeting planning, logistics, and day-of activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with management of supply chain needs (e.g., invoice reconciler, SOWs, POs, etc.)
- High level of confidentiality, positivity, professionalism, and flexibility.
- Experience in PowerPoint and project management will help set you apart!
*This role is based in our Atlanta, GA office at 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard with in-office expectations. Some travel to potential sites or external events will be required.
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: 18418
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
