Administrative Assistant
Georgia Power Company
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Job Summary
The administrative assistant position will provide administrative support to the Technology Organization’s Field Operations East & National Team. The group is composed of a Group Manager, Supervisors, a Support Analyst, Administrative Assistants, Telecom Analysts, and Field Ops Technicians. Field Ops acts as the hands, feet, eyes, and ears in the field for many partner groups and installs and maintains the data, voice, and telecommunications transport infrastructure for Southern Company.
This position will specifically provide day-to-day administrative support to the projects and operations team(s) located in North GA.
A high-level summary of responsibilities specific to this administrative assistance role includes:
Time processing
Expense report processing
Employee training records maintenance
Calendar and group schedules maintenance
Leased equipment, office supplies, etc. ordering
Administrative records authoring, maintenance, and management
Plan and organize meetings including arrangements for catering, room reservations, etc.
Make travel arrangements
Prepare presentations
Generate reports
Engage in accounting and budgeting processes as necessary including paying invoices, etc.
Provide dedicated administrative support to the Eastern Safety Advisory Board (ESAB)
Additionally, this position is responsible for ad hoc administrative requests dependent upon current projects or initiatives affecting the team or organization. This position will also provide backup support to peer administrative assistants in the organization.
Job Requirements
High School diploma required. College degree preferred.
Previous experience providing administrative support or relevant work experience in a customer service or support role, or in a role where experience and skills are clearly transferrable is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) is required.
Experience with business expense processing, timekeeping, and coordinating meetings/events is preferred.
Experience with the Oracle HCM suite of Human Resource Management products is a plus.
Experience supporting a department of 25+ people is a plus.
Administrative certifications such as Certified Administrative Assistants (CAA) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is a plus, but not required.
Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills
Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform activities for multiple personnel at various levels within the department and meet required deadlines
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while working with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Behavioral Attributes
Possess and display behaviors consistent with Our Values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Maintain a professional demeanor
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
Demonstrate initiative and ownership
Must be a service-oriented team player
Work Location & Hours:
This position may be performed remotely. Reporting to an office location each day is not required. Occasional travel within Georgia for staff meetings and team events may be expected.
The successful candidate can reside in any of the following Georgia counties: Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, Dekalb, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Lamar, Meriwether, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Rockdale, Spalding, and Walton. Candidates in close proximity to these areas will also be considered, but candidates must be located in Georgia. Relocation assistance is not offered with this position.
This is a non-exempt/hourly position. Typical workdays and hours are Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM with flexibility. There will be occasional after-hours and/or weekend engagement needed during storms, team events, etc.
The successful candidate will be required to attend occasional team, vendor, or business partner meetings, training, or other on-site events and must be willing to travel and attend in person when necessary or requested.
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: 12681
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
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