Executive Administrative Business Partner

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. Were about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!. We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing for the right reason in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from employer-paid short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidates qualifications skills competencies experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Executive Administrative Business Partner - $76000 - $96900

Join our team as an Executive Administrative Business Partner!

The Executive Administrative Business Partner provides high-level administrative support to SPPs COO. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient operations facilitating seamless communication and managing various administrative tasks in support of the COO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Support and Partnership: Manage educate and advocate on behalf of COO through strategic time management streamlined communications and action accountability to ensure the highest functioning executive team dynamics for securing company success.
• Calendar Management: Provide extensive calendar support requiring prioritization of multiple calendars with effective communication across various internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication Liaison: Independently write communications on behalf of COO while also reviewing and editing documents for grammar style and formatting.
• Meeting Coordination: Organize and prepare for meetings including drafting agendas and compiling materials; ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinate schedule and manage travel meetings seminars series speaking engagements and conferences for COO with follow up processing of detail-oriented expense reports.
• Project Based and Administrative Support to COO: Provide non-routine project-based and administrative support to COO managing high volume of competing requests that require professional discernment on appropriate urgency/prioritization to complete.
• Cross Functional Coordination: Cross-functional project initiation and ownership to drive impact and value for broader organizational goals.
• Confidentiality Maintenance: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion ensuring all confidential matters are managed appropriately.

To be successful in the role were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Communications or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in an administrative support role preferably supporting senior executives.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures OR Understanding of compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time hybrid position based in Little Rock Arkansas. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires moderate travel (approximately 0-15%)

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us atand let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.