Executive Assistant

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

PLEASE NOTE:SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

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 Assistant - Salary Range: $70320 - $87895

OVERVIEW:

Provides senior-level administrative and strategic partnership to the supported Officer(s) serving as a trusted partner in managing complex priorities and enabling effective leadership. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and discretion anticipating needs and coordinating inbox calendars travel meetings communications and executive workflows to ensure seamless support. The position may provide support to Director-level staff by facilitating alignment communication and follow-through on key initiatives executive engagements and governance-related activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Executive Officer Support: Provide direct day-to-day administrative and strategic execution support to the Officer including inbox support travel meetings expense management and additional executive workflows exercising a high degree of autonomy discretion and professional judgment. Implement and manage an advanced proactive calendar management strategy ensuring Officer focus is aligned with the highest strategic priorities.
• Director-Level Support (Facilitative): May support the Director-level staff by facilitating alignment communication and follow-through on Officer-led initiatives executive engagements and governance-related activities
• Travel Meetings & Engagements: Plan organize and prepare Officer for internal and external meetings travel conferences and speaking engagements; provide limited coordinated support for Director participation in executive or governance-related activities.
• Project & Administrative Execution: Provide execution support for Officer-led initiatives by managing timelines tracking action items and coordinating cross-functionally as well as externally escalating issues as appropriate.
• Confidentiality & Professional Discretion: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and adherence to organizational standards.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with other administrative partners as needed to ensure cross-functional alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Requirements:

• B.A. (or equivalent) degree plus 4 years supporting senior level executive or
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent and 8 years supporting senior level executive

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and deploy understanding to achieve role objectives.
• Comfort functioning in a role that requires a high degree of flexibility with the ability to independently interpret policies and solve non-routine complex issues under minimal supervision balanced with willingness to request clarification/assistance when difficulties arise.
• Aptitude for working in collaborative team environments with a focus on maturity proactive communication relationship building skills and resiliency.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint Word Excel and shared collaborative tools such as Sharepoint and/or OneDrive for Office 365).
• A Self-starter mindset that takes initiative to continuously improve processes for ongoing effectiveness of the department and company.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with the highest levels of professionalism confidentiality timely turn-around and cross-functional coordination.
• Solutions-oriented approach to challenges with the ability to identify/analyze scope of challenge determine approach compile data and prepare reports and positive-change recommendations.
• Excellent organizational prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communications abilities including executive level writing and editing.
• The ability to coordinate multiple projects with great attention to detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work under stress and within deadlines despite interruptions.
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree

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.

Required Experience:

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