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Southern Company · 2 days ago

Administrative Assistant III

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company, serving approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers. The Administrative Assistant provides advanced-level administrative support to senior management within the Safety & Resource Management department, involving planning, coordinating, and documentation to ensure efficient office operations.

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Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to Senior Management (Directors/Vice Presidents) and direct reports; serve as administrative resource for internal employees
Schedule and maintain director/VP and department calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics (conference rooms, catering, audio-visual)
Prepare and edit correspondence including letters, memorandums, reports, and presentations
Handle travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation
Process invoices, expense reports, and purchasing card activities
Maintain filing systems, office supplies, and organizational charts
Answer and screen phone calls, review and screen emails, and manage timekeeping
Coordinate office administrative functions including budget tracking and variance analysis
Administer the assignment of cell and office phones (as applicable); update phone list
Coordinate special projects or assignments unique to business units
Develop standard and ad-hoc reports; analyze and summarize data for management use
Provide information and interpretation of Company policy and procedures; assists in the understanding of and compliance with Company guidelines
Processes confidential information; maintains confidentiality
Interfaces with vendors and assists with contract management
Interfaces with all levels in the organization and assists with oversight of Facilities
Maintains a professional demeanor and strong work ethic
Identify department best practices
Support the documentation of department duties and responsibilities
Support onboarding of new employees and assist with HR-related documentation
Analyze and interpret business data and information
Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information
Participate in activities designed to improve customer satisfaction and business performance
Participate in morale building activities
Manage peer relationships
Accountable for meeting individual performance objectives
Responsible for managing assigned workload, setting goals, prioritizing work, evaluating results and taking corrective action as needed
Must meet KPI targets on a consistent basis

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime management skillsOracleMaximoPeopleSoft FinancialsSharePointDetail-orientedProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
3–5 years of administrative experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Oracle, Maximo, PeopleSoft Financials, and SharePoint

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being

Company

Southern Company

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Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.16B
Key Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M

Leadership Team

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Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
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David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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