The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Corporate Impact Organization Vice President, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives and day-to-day responsibilities. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, discretion, and strong communication skills. The incumbent will be required to instill confidence and trust by proactively identifying and anticipating administrative or other support needs and ensuring they are met.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the Vice President's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements efficiently.
Act as a gatekeeper, screening and prioritizing incoming emails, calls, and requests for the Vice President.
Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents as required.
Coordinates and schedules logistics for meetings (e.g., conference rooms, refreshments, agendas, minutes, audio-visual equipment, registration fees, participant invitations, travel reservations, etc.)
Conduct research and compile data to support the Vice President in decision-making processes.
Assist in the preparation and coordination of corporate events, conferences, and executive gatherings.
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism (e.g., SoCo Gas Management Council Meeting agenda items, potential business opportunities, executive pay/issues/decisions, Board decisions).
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, clients, vendors, and partners, on behalf of the Vice President.
Support Corporate Impact team members with administrative tasks
Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Vice President
REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills )
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Proven experience (min 3-5 years) as an executive assistant or administrative assistant, supporting senior executives in a corporate environment.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and demands.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
Previous experience in a corporate environment is highly desirable.
Time management (planning, scheduling, prioritizing) skills
Demonstrated ability to master new business systems/software applications
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and schedule various tasks in a dependable and organized manner with little direction
Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage several tasks and projects at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Exceptional attention to detail and the bigger picture, with a strong focus on quality control
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Comfort working in an ever-changing environment where projects may change over time and sometimes abruptly
Motivated by supporting others, leading from behind the scenes
Anticipate challenges/obstacles and proactively problem solve
Thrives when working on high-impact, complex, fast-paced initiatives
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Keyboarding 80 - 85%
Travel = Occasional
On-call = Flexibility to work beyond core business hours to complete all required tasks
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
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 bene?ts 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: 17060
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
Job Schedule: Full time
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