Southern Company
Administrative Assistant - Resource Planning
Southern Company, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Job Description
Administrative Assistant - Resource Planning (NE 4-6)
System Planning - Alabama
This position will be located at APC Headquarters in Birmingham, AL
JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide administrative support for the Resource Planning department at Alabama Power. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of administrative support for the department, including direct support for the department manager as well as general support as needed for other leaders and staff. Reporting to work expectations is a
minimum
of 3 office days per week.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:High school diploma requiredAssociate or bachelor's degree preferredSecretarial/administrative certification (Certified Administrative Professional or similar) a plusExperience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPointTwo years of recent administrative or similar experience supporting a team (examples include coordination of travel and meeting arrangements, expense and invoice processing, time keeping, and calendar management)Experience working in a corporate settingExperience working with all levels of management is highly preferredExperience utilizing Southern Company's internal systems is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must exhibit a mindset and behaviors consistent with Southern Company's values of safety first, superior performance, intentional inclusion, act with integrityMust exhibit ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and a high level of professionalismStrong interpersonal skills, and high level of emotional intelligence is requiredAbility to function effectively in a hybrid work environmentDemonstrated exceptional professional communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to take initiative and personal responsibility in handling all details of the jobAbility to prioritize work and to be adaptable to shifting prioritiesTeam player who maintains a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer serviceAbility to work effectively with others in a fast paced, deadline-oriented team environmentMAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative support to director and teamAdminister time reporting, expense reporting, and invoice processing for the departmentMaintain office supplies and an orderly, safe work environmentMake travel arrangements for department manager and staff as neededSchedule meetings and make meeting arrangements such as room setup, managing invitations, and meal arrangements as neededProvide calendar management and support for the department manager, proactively identifying conflicts and resolving with the manager as necessaryComplete monthly recurring departmental reportsServe as back up to other functional areas within System Planning when requiredOther administrative items as identified or assignedBENEFITS
Competitive PayExcellent benefits packages which include:
Medical and dental coverageDefined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit PlanPerformance-sharing plan401(k) plan with a generous company matchBonus opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement
About Us
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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.
About the Team
Alabama Power
Administrative Assistant - Resource Planning (NE 4-6)
System Planning - Alabama
This position will be located at APC Headquarters in Birmingham, AL
JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide administrative support for the Resource Planning department at Alabama Power. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of administrative support for the department, including direct support for the department manager as well as general support as needed for other leaders and staff. Reporting to work expectations is a
minimum
of 3 office days per week.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:High school diploma requiredAssociate or bachelor's degree preferredSecretarial/administrative certification (Certified Administrative Professional or similar) a plusExperience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPointTwo years of recent administrative or similar experience supporting a team (examples include coordination of travel and meeting arrangements, expense and invoice processing, time keeping, and calendar management)Experience working in a corporate settingExperience working with all levels of management is highly preferredExperience utilizing Southern Company's internal systems is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must exhibit a mindset and behaviors consistent with Southern Company's values of safety first, superior performance, intentional inclusion, act with integrityMust exhibit ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and a high level of professionalismStrong interpersonal skills, and high level of emotional intelligence is requiredAbility to function effectively in a hybrid work environmentDemonstrated exceptional professional communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to take initiative and personal responsibility in handling all details of the jobAbility to prioritize work and to be adaptable to shifting prioritiesTeam player who maintains a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer serviceAbility to work effectively with others in a fast paced, deadline-oriented team environmentMAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative support to director and teamAdminister time reporting, expense reporting, and invoice processing for the departmentMaintain office supplies and an orderly, safe work environmentMake travel arrangements for department manager and staff as neededSchedule meetings and make meeting arrangements such as room setup, managing invitations, and meal arrangements as neededProvide calendar management and support for the department manager, proactively identifying conflicts and resolving with the manager as necessaryComplete monthly recurring departmental reportsServe as back up to other functional areas within System Planning when requiredOther administrative items as identified or assignedBENEFITS
Competitive PayExcellent benefits packages which include:
Medical and dental coverageDefined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit PlanPerformance-sharing plan401(k) plan with a generous company matchBonus opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement
About Us
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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.
About the Team
Alabama Power