Executive Assistant to Vice President
Work Arrangement:
As part of current corporate policy, this role requires in-office presence a minimum of four (4) days per week (currently Monday–Thursday), with additional in-office support as needed.
Experience Requirement:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting senior-level executives is required.
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Vice President within a dynamic corporate environment. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of discretion.
The Executive Assistant serves as a key partner to the VP, coordinating complex calendars, travel, and leadership engagements, while collaborating closely with executive offices across the Southern Company footprint. The role requires the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior-level executives in a corporate environment
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Proven experience managing complex executive calendars, travel arrangements, and high-volume communications with minimal direction
- Proficiency in timekeeping, expense reporting, and financial/administrative processes
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and attention to detail
- Ability to represent the Office of the VP professionally in interactions with executives, employees, external partners, and vendors
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across administrative and operational teams
- Experience managing budgets and expense accounts
- High level of professionalism, initiative, and reliability, with a strong service-oriented mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe tools
- Comfortable with modern workplace technology, including virtual meetings, conferencing platforms, and hybrid collaboration tools
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Behavioral Attributes:
- High accountability with a “can-do” attitude and commitment to excellence
- Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all interactions
- Positive, resilient, and adaptable to change
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Authentic, candid, and trustworthy communicator
About Southern Company
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: 19530
Job Category: Information Technology
Company: Southern Company Services
