Administrative Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant position described in this job summary is assigned to Performance and Reliability Department. Responsibilities include general administrative support including, but not limited to the following:

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment

• Performing various administrative office duties including maintaining office supplies, filing, coordinating meetings and events, managing travel arrangements, coordinating office relocations, creating and tracking project correspondence and performing miscellaneous assignments as directed

• Highly professional and responsive in all interactions with managers and staff. Must be very flexible to support emergent work requirements.

• Ensuring adherence to applicable Southern Company administrative, accounting and compliance procedures.

• Perform timekeeping and process employee expense reports for personnel

• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings and department events

• Gather data, compile information and prepare reports

• Maintain departmental record retention

Job Experience & Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Two-year degree or vocational school/certification is preferred.

• Three to Five years administrative experience is required.

• Oracle, or other people management software experience is preferred

• Extensive experience in administrative support including conference, travel and meeting arrangements, report preparation and calendar management is required.

• Accounts Payable experience is preferred.

• Experience with timekeeping systems is preferred.

• Extensive computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Positive attitude and ethical behavior.

• Capacity to properly manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

• Detail oriented and multi-tasking ability.

• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.

• Ability to interact well with all levels of employees and management.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Behavioral Attributes :

Provide excellent customer service. Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, professionalism and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers. Take personal responsibility/ownership for assignments to ensure tasks are fully met. Be a team player. Display a commitment to safety and compliance.

Other Requirements :

Must successfully qualify on Clerical Aptitude skills test.

Qualified Test Requirement: Clerical Aptitude Test (SASS)

PRACTICE TEST

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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 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: 10700

Job Category: Administrative & Clerical

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services