Administrative Assistant - Multiple Locations (See Below)

Please Note: There are two (2) mandatory assessments you must successfully pass prior to your information being reviewed by the hiring management team.

Both Assessments will be automatically sent to you via email. The 1st will be sent when you apply…& the 2nd if/when you successfully pass the 1st. — ** Both must be completed within certain time frames.

*** Positions are available based in the following regions. ** Candidates may select/preference up to three (3) locations as part of the screening questions submitted with their application.  

Note that some travel may be required to other headquarters throughout each region….AND….You MUST be available to work storm duty…. (with little advance notice)….which may require working after normal business hours & weekends & during significant storm events.

Metro North – Gwinnett/Lawrenceville Operating HQ Metro South – Oakley Operating HQ Northwest – Rome Operating HQ Northeast – Athens Operating HQ West – Columbus Operating HQ Southwest – Valdosta Operating HQ

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides a broad range of administrative support to their region’s Region External Affairs teams. These teams consist of an area Region Executive and Area Managers responsible for a wide variety of job functions, from community engagement, customer service interfacing, and region operations. 

This position requires working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, is eager to learn, and is extremely detailed oriented. 

Duties will include, but are not limited to, timekeeping, expense reporting, scheduling/coordinating meetings, managing calendars, creating presentations, and tracking monthly budgets.

Job Requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred Administrative/clerical certification such as Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is desired, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience working in an administrative position in a fast-paced environment  Experience supporting a large organization  Ability to represent the department, including professional interactions with executives, managers, peers, and external business partners and community leaders Ability to multi-task, and prioritize work activities while meeting the needs of the organization within the required deadlines, and with minimal supervision Ability to manage calendar, travel, inbox, and incoming calls while ensuring the region executive remains abreast of daily activities and requests Must be an effective team player that is able to build and maintain strong relationships with other Executive/Administrative Assistants and across the Company, and provide back-up support to others as needed Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)  Ability to leverage resources to pull together and provide relevant, appropriate information around business needs/issues and create effective PowerPoint presentations utilizing such data Proficiency in, or ability to learn, Southern Company Enterprise Foundations Oracle Systems Must utilize good judgment and decision-making skills to either involve leadership or make independent decisions, as appropriate  Must be available to work storm duty which may require working after normal business hours during significant storm events

Behavioral Attributes:

Demonstrates positive and proactive mindset Possess and displays behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information  Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities Demonstrates initiative and drive to deliver positive results

Must be a team player that is customer focused and service oriented