Administrative Assistant – Resource Planning

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 bachelors 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 Companys internal systems is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must exhibit a mindset and behaviors consistent with Southern Companys 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