Executive Assistant to VP Economic Development (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This Executive Assistant position provides support for the Vice President of Economic Development and requires someone with extensive experience in the administrative field supporting an officer in a corporate environment. The most qualified candidates will possess exceptional organizational and decision-making skills, strong working knowledge of computer applications and administrative best practices, and the ability and desire to work through changing priorities with minimal supervision. The Executive Assistant works closely with executive offices across the Southern Company footprint to manage calendar, travel arrangements, and organize team events. This position views significant confidential information and must be able to maintain that confidentiality.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior level executives.
Maintains high level of confidentiality
Experience with timekeeping, expense reporting, arranging travel, and coordinating meetings
Experience managing an executive-level calendar and incoming inquiries with minimal direction
Demonstrated experience taking initiative and being a self-starter in day-to-day responsibilities
Ability to professionally represent the office of the VP of Economic Development, including professional interactions with other executives, managers, peers, department employees, external organizations and vendors
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task and proactively prepare for upcoming meetings and events
Experience managing expense accounts and an understanding of budgets
Exceptional communication & listening skills, while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
Ability to lead, build & maintain relationships with administrative and operations team
Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
Proof reading skills with attention to detail
Strong decision-making ability
Outstanding organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Resourceful, good common sense, strong interpersonal skills, accuracy and initiative
Experience in customer/client relations and building strong, effective working relationships
Ability to work individually and with a team, as needed
Ability to work under general direction, on multiple tasks with demanding timelines
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
Technology savvy in working with conference calls, video teleconferencing and meeting logistics
Candidate must maintain a sense of urgency and be service oriented
Must perform daily with a safety -focused attitude
Committed, Superior Performance, "can do" attitude
Candid, honest
Persistent, Positive
Flexible (i.e. able to adapt to changing priorities)
Team Player
Customer Focus
Authenticity and Candor
High School diploma or equivalent