Administrative Assistant - Resource Planning
Birmingham, AL
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 required
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Secretarial/administrative certification (Certified Administrative Professional or similar) a plus
Experience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Two 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 setting
Experience working with all levels of management is highly preferred
Experience utilizing Southern Company’s internal systems is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must exhibit a mindset and behaviors consistent with Southern Company’s values of safety first, superior performance, intentional inclusion, act with integrity
Must exhibit ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and a high level of professionalism
Strong interpersonal skills, and high level of emotional intelligence is required
Ability to function effectively in a hybrid work environment
Demonstrated exceptional professional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative and personal responsibility in handling all details of the job
Ability to prioritize work and to be adaptable to shifting priorities
Team player who maintains a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer service
Ability to work effectively with others in a fast paced, deadline-oriented team environment
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative support to director and team
Administer time reporting, expense reporting, and invoice processing for the department
Maintain office supplies and an orderly, safe work environment
Make travel arrangements for department manager and staff as needed
Schedule meetings and make meeting arrangements such as room setup, managing invitations, and meal arrangements as needed
Provide calendar management and support for the department manager, proactively identifying conflicts and resolving with the manager as necessary
Complete monthly recurring departmental reports
Serve as back up to other functional areas within System Planning when required
Other administrative items as identified or assigned
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which include:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
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.
Job Identification: 7967
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
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