Executive Assistant

Southwest Power Pool • Little Rock, AR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a resourceful, highly organized Executive Assistant to provide
senior-level administrative and strategic support to our executive leadership.
This is a high-trust, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a
fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment independently, and takes pride
in making leadership more effective.

You’ll serve as a true partner to the Officer(s) you support — not just managing
logistics, but anticipating needs, protecting priorities, and keeping complex
workflows running smoothly. The role may also provide facilitative support to
Director-level staff on key initiatives and governance activities.

Requirements

• B.A. (or equivalent) degree, plus 4+ years supporting senior level executive or
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years supporting senior level executive
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and deploy understanding to achieve role objectives.
• Comfort functioning in a role that requires a high degree of flexibility with the ability to independently interpret policies and solve non-routine, complex issues under minimal supervision, balanced with willingness to request clarification/assistance when difficulties arise.
• Aptitude for working in collaborative team environments with a focus on maturity, proactive communication, relationship building skills and resiliency.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and shared collaborative tools such as Sharepoint and/or OneDrive for Office 365).
• A “Self-starter” mindset that takes initiative to continuously improve processes for ongoing effectiveness of the department and company.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks with the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, timely turn-around and cross-functional coordination.
• Solutions-oriented approach to challenges with the ability to identify/analyze scope of challenge, determine approach, compile data and prepare reports and positive-change recommendations.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communications abilities, including executive level writing and editing.
• The ability to coordinate multiple projects with great attention to detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work under stress and within deadlines, despite interruptions.
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Manage a high volume of daily requests, managing competing priorities with professionalism and sound judgement. Own the executive calendar proactively, ensuring time and focus align with strategic priorities.
• Travel & Meetings: Coordinate all aspects of internal and external meetings, travel, conferences, and speaking engagements. Provide coordinated support for executive and governance-related activities.
• Project & Administrative Execution: Support Officer-led initiatives by managing timelines, tracking action items, and coordinating deliverables across teams and external partners. This includes a significant focus on meeting preparation and follow through including coordinating agendas, briefing materials, and pre-reads.
• Director-Level Support: Facilitate alignment, communication, and follow-through on key initiatives, executive engagements, and governance activities.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and adherence to organizational standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other administrative professionals to ensure seamless, aligned support across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive