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Southern Company
Executive Assistant to VP Economic Development (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)
Atlanta, GA
Jul 10, 2025
Full-time
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Executive Assistant to VP Economic Development

Please note:As per current corporate policy, this position requires you to be in the office @ 75 5th Street, Atlanta, GA a minimum of four (4) days per week (Currently Monday-Thursday) and/or as required

** You MUST have a minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior level executives.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Education:
    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • 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

Behavioral Attributes:

  • 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 
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