National Guard Employment Network is Hiring an Executive Assistant - Atlanta, GA Near Atlanta, GA
Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT The purpose of this position is to provide advanced-level administrative support to the EVP & CFO along with the Director, Financial Planning & Analytics of Southern Company Gas. The position will be required to instill confidence and trust by proactively identifying Executive's needs and ensuring they are met. The position requires a focus on both results and building relationships. The position is also responsible for fulfilling certain operational aspects of the organization including writing, assembling, and distributing management materials and coordination of administrative duties. Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency Functional Expertise
Schedules appointments and maintains calendar for the EVP & CFO and other management roles as required
Performs supporting role in operational support across the organization in three locations.
Coordinates professionally with other executive assistants and others across the Company
Compiles and organizes sensitive data/discovery requests
Opens and reviews executive email/schedule requests/other and takes appropriate action
Handles various confidential legal documents for execution by the executive and others
Anticipates needs and prioritizes meetings or tasks and responds according to the level of priority
Establishes and maintains organized files
Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures
Schedules internal and external meetings; plans and coordinates logistics for meetings and special events
Coordinates travel arrangements for the SVP as well as other management roles as needed
Coordinates purchasing card activities; reviews and reconciles purchasing card expenses; enters into Oracle for payment processing.
Serves as administrative resource for internal employees; provides information and interpretation of Company policy and procedures; assists in the understanding of and compliance with Company guidelines. Provides administrative support for the organization such as ordering supplies, new employee supplies, coordinating with building services, etc.
Responds to and organizes requests for signatures
Prepares PowerPoint presentations and designs professional documents as needed. Develops standard and ad-hoc reports; analyzes and summarizes data for management use.
Conducts research and compiles data for consideration and presentation to Executive
Communicates with external clients, representing the Company in a professional manner, to assist Executive in building relationships
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work
Develops strategic meeting occurrences for Executive with direct reports, other executives, and others to maintain relationships and consistent communication
Regularly monitors all common areas to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary supplies
Provides supplemental support as needed during peak periods of operational activity
Communicates concerns for all locations timely and professionally
Expectations:
Anticipates and takes initiative on issues that arise involving the SVP and management roles
Schedules and maintains calendar; schedules internal and external meetings; coordinates rescheduling to meet business demands and time constraints; ensures executive fulfills business and personal meeting obligations.
Proactively recommends systems and approaches to ensure the department is run efficiently. Communicates process improvements to all affected parties to ensure understanding and adherence
Navigates the Company and organization effectively
Provides excellent and proactive customer service to all employees
Serves as liaison for addressing internal client inquiries; researches, resolves, and responds to inquiries with minimal guidance
Coordinates with other organizations in the Company and with other subsidiaries under Southern Company
HS Diploma with 5 years' experience or Bachelor's degree in Business, Office Administration, or other field
Preferred:
7 years experience supporting a Director or above
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with the International Association of Administrative Professions (IAAP) or similar certification
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience. Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Demonstrated ability to handle information in a sensitive and confidential manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Ability to be self-directed and take a proactive approach to everyday responsibilities
Ability to interface with diplomacy and tact at all levels, including executives, employees, customers and board of directors
Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to handle business with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
Ability to manage and complete multiple high-priority projects and activities with strict time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and schedule various tasks in a dependable and organized manner with little direction
In-depth understanding of the importance of day-to-day executive itineraries
Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Keen sense of responsibility in managing other's schedules
MS Word - intermediate proficiency
MS PowerPoint - intermediate proficiency
MS Excel - intermediate proficiency
Oracle - intermediate proficiency
Time management skills
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Ability to work at a computer
This position requires occasional travel for events such as, but not limited to: team buildings, lunches/dinners, training conferences, offsite meetings, etc.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds
The position works in an office environment
Office Support
Keyboarding = 80-90%
Interpersonal communication - 50-100%
Travel = occasional 0-15%
On-call = Normal office hours with occasional after hours support 5-10%