Assistant Secretary; In Ofc

Assistant Secretary

**** Please read this Job Description VERY carefully prior to applying.....This is a Sr. Level, highly visible, position.**

This is a
corporate governance professional role
in which the selected candidate will serve as the Assistant Corporate Secretary and works closely with executive leadership, the Corporate Secretary, the CEO, Management Council, and the Board of Directors.

The position requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and attention to detail in managing board-related activities, supporting governance processes, and ensuring that key corporate actions are properly coordinated, documented, and carried out.

**** An Undergraduate Degree is REQUIRED.**

**** A Masters Degree in Business or related field, or Law Degree is preferred.**

Please Note;
There will be an
in-office
presence expectation at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required, potentially with little to no advanced notice.

Relocation assistance may be offered if needed & if you qualify.

This position is responsible for providing support to the Corporate Secretary and leading all activities and logistics relating to the Georgia Power Company Board of Directors, while ensuring compliance with the Company’s Charter and Bylaws and other statutory and regulatory requirements.

Works directly with the GPC Board of Directors with respect to the planning and coordination of meetings, agendas and minutes; training the Company’s Board of Directors in areas including, but not limited to corporate compliance, director roles and responsibilities; drafting resolutions for consideration and adoption by the Board of Directors; maintaining corporate records and liaising with internal and external auditors, internal and external legal resources, and company business functions to manage governance issues, as well as company and board activities.

• Undergraduate degree is Required.

• Masters Degree is business or related field, or law degree is preferred.

• ***** 8 years of experience working in a corporate environment with senior management, with comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s organizational structure, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.**

• Must be able to build and maintain trust based on personal integrity, handling of sensitive information, and the maintenance of confidentiality.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and with both internal and external contacts.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and utilization of resources to manage competing priorities and meet delivery expectations and deadlines.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Works with system Corporate Secretaries;
  Assistant Corporate Secretaries; and GPC executive leadership to include the CEO, Management Council, and the Board of Directors to manage, implement, and ensure the appropriate execution of board directives, and governance activities and requirements.

• Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior in both job-related and personal activities and ability to be discreet with sensitive and confidential matters.

• Tolerates stress and provides a stable level of performance in a fast moving, changing environment and under pressure and/or opposition.
  
  Must maintain a controlled demeanor, composure and objectivity when confronted with difficult issues.

• Able to work independently with self-starting, results-oriented capabilities.

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