https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sat, 30 May 2026 08:24:38 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22307058/associate-vice-president-power-supply https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22307058/associate-vice-president-power-supply Cumming, Georgia, Sawnee EMC is seeking an Associate Vice President, Power Supply to support the Vice President, Power Supply in the development, evaluation, and execution of the cooperative’s power supply strategy. This role is responsible for supporting key initiatives related to load forecasting, resource planning, wholesale power cost analysis, contract evaluation, and long-range portfolio strategy. The position will also contribute to the assessment of power purchase opportunities, market options, renewable and demand-side resources, and emerging large-load requirements, while providing analytical support for executive decision-making and member-focused outcomes. Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility power supply, financial analysis, resource planning, rate support, commodity markets, or related areas. PURPOSE : Assists the Vice President, Power Supply in the development, evaluation, and implementation of the cooperative’s power supply strategy, including load forecasting, power resource planning, wholesale power cost planning, contract analysis, and long-range portfolio evaluation. Assists the Vice President, Power Supply in developing, interpreting, and application of  complex financial, analytical, and operational concepts to support reliable, affordable, and financially sustainable power supply decisions for the cooperative and its members. Aids in evaluating power purchase arrangements, market opportunities, renewable and demand-side options, and emerging large-load requirements while supporting executive decision-making and member-focused outcomes. Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each SEMC member and, at every opportunity, to increase member and public understanding and support of SEMC. DEMANDS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility power supply, financial analysis, resource planning, rate support, commodity markets, or related areas. Demonstrated experience in load forecasting, power supply planning, contract evaluation, budgeting, variance analysis, and the development of financial or production cost models used to support strategic decisions. REQUIREMENTS : Advanced knowledge of power supply planning, wholesale power cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and utility business principles. High level of competency and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets, models, databases, presentations, and analytical reports. Ability to manage frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and complex cross-functional issues while maintaining a high level of accuracy and sound judgment. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including the ability to define problems, collect and evaluate data, perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, and develop practical, unbiased recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, explain technical and financial matters clearly, and communicate effectively with leadership, employees, members, vendors, regulators, and professional advisors. Knowledge of wholesale energy markets, power purchase arrangements, load forecasting practices, resource adequacy considerations, and utility rate and cost allocation concepts is preferred. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish controlling factors, interpret technical and financial information, and develop valid conclusions and recommendations for complex business, regulatory, and market issues. Requires attendance at external meetings, industry events, and occasional overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is required. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential. Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, on-call responsibilities, and irregular work shifts, may be required as circumstances dictate. Position requires that this individual report in times of natural disaster and weather-related emergency in recognition that SEMC is an electric utility. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential job function. RESPONSIBILITIES : Assists executive leadership in the development and execution of the cooperative’s short-term and long-term power supply strategy, including load forecasting, resource planning, portfolio analysis, and evaluation of power supply alternatives. Develops and maintains models, analyses, forecasts, and reports related to wholesale power costs, power purchase contracts, market opportunities, and other matters affecting the cooperative’s power supply position and cost structure. Assists the cooperative in meeting forecasted electrical capacity and energy requirements by evaluating, analyzing, and recommending energy resources, contract structures, demand-side options, and other solutions needed to meet current and future objectives. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of SEMC’s transmission arrangements, power purchase agreements, related billings, and other contractual obligations affecting power supply and cost recovery. Supports the preparation of annual budgets, long-range forecasts, monthly variance analyses, and other routine and ad hoc reports related to wholesale power, energy planning, and financial performance. Monitors market conditions, supplier activity, pricing trends, regulatory developments, and other industry factors affecting power supply decisions, and formulates supported recommendations for leadership consideration. Supports retail rate analysis and other member-focused financial evaluations by providing power supply cost information, allocation analysis, and related financial modeling as requested. Assists with procurement and contract processes related to energy, capacity, and other power supply resources, including analytical support for solicitations, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and implementation. Maintains current knowledge of advances and changes in the occupational field, SEMC policies, programs, and services, and the electric utility industry in general, and continues expanding knowledge and capabilities through independent study and outside training opportunities. Processes and maintains confidential material in a circumspect manner and exercises sound judgment, professionalism, and ethics in addressing complex and far-reaching projects. Works effectively under frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, and frequent interruptions while supporting internal and external customers as needed. The duties identified above are the major responsibilities and essential functions of this position. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position. At times, the scope, duties, functions, and responsibilities of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of SEMC. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks, projects, and any other duties as requested and assigned by the reporting authority to fulfill the objectives of SEMC. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Reports directly to the Vice President, Power Supply, and supports leadership in strategic, analytical, financial, and operational matters related to the cooperative’s power supply function. Requires reliable and accurate performance of duties, including substantial independent judgment and decision-making responsibility, with limited direct supervision. Internal communication: This position’s internal customers consist of SEMC employees, leadership, and assigned contract workers, with frequent coordination across finance, operations, engineering, and executive management. External communication: This position’s external customers include SEMC members, the public, vendors, power suppliers, consultants, legal advisors, regulatory agencies, and professional organizations. WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the work in general office conditions with sedentary physical requirements and is regularly required to sit, speak and hear, use hands to key, grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, kneel or crawl. Duties are performed within office environment with extended periods of time spent working with a computer and reading print materials. Duties require the physical ability of sitting, keyboarding, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, hearing, speaking, writing, operation of telephone, operation of miscellaneous office equipment, as well as other defined sedentary tasks. The employee is frequently required to lift ten (10) pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position requires operation of a motor vehicle. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, June 12, 2026. Apply online: www.sawnee.coop/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568. Thu, 28 May 2026 08:11:42 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22279658/general-clerk-iii-customer-service-call-center https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22279658/general-clerk-iii-customer-service-call-center Cumming, Georgia, Sawnee EMC is seeking a  General Clerk III - Customer Service  to assist in a  high-volume call center . Requires high school diploma or equivalency; Customer Service experience, computer proficiency, communication skills and general office skills. Minimum: one year of related experience. Position is full-time; must be flexible to work irregular hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays.  PURPOSE Receives and processes all internal and external customer inquiries through telecommunications and recording information into computer and processing of paperwork. Acceptance, and processing or routing of telephone calls. Retain and expand existing customers and public satisfaction by providing high quality, consistent assistance and information to customers and the public. Promotes and markets the Corporation, as well as corporate products, programs, services, and policies. Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each SEMC member, and at every opportunity to achieve increased member and public understanding for support SEMC. DEMANDS Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year responsible and comprehensive experience focusing on customer service in a call center or service-type organization, utility, financial, banking, or equivalent industry; or equivalent experience as solely determined by the Corporation. REQUIREMENTS Preferred, Bilingual General Clerks fluent in English and Spanish languages, both written and verbal communication. Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating consistently favorable interaction with customers, the public, Cooperative representatives, fellow employees, and agency representatives. Consistent demonstration of aptitude for clerical and mathematical duties. Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting and promoting corporate policies and consumer programs, services, and products. Working proficiency with gas and electric rates, codes, policies, procedures, services, and programs. Demonstrated proficiency in all computer customer service applications. Excellent verbal, listening and perceptual communication skills to enable successful understanding and communication of programs, procedures, and amiable resolution of all customer and public concerns through face-to-face and telephone discussions. Keyboard proficiency with excellent PC skills and knowledge. No specific certifications necessitated by job. Valid Georgia driver’s license Regular and reliable attendance record. Flexibility for overtime as necessitated by circumstances and on-call functions. Flexibility for irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends as necessitated by circumstances. This position requires that this individual report in time of natural disaster and weather-related emergencies and recognize that the Corporation (SEMC) is an electric utility. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function. RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a professional, amiable representative of SEMC by successfully interviewing external and internal customers and others by telephone and face-to-face. Job requires the ability to work under frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, and frequent interruptions, along with assisting customers as needed. Requires the mental ability and fortitude of continual contact with the public and employees by telephone, e-mail and online chat. Accurately and thoroughly communicates polices, rates, products, programs, and services. Responds to all written and verbal inquiries in a prompt and competent manner, resolving conflicts of programs, billings, policies, rules or regulations, or services, and providing pertinent information. Effectively determines when follow-up with external or internal customers is prudent and initiates contact, assuring satisfactory resolution of difficulties and proper handling of data. Utilizes computer and all general office equipment; records, routes and maintains consumer data. Maintains current knowledge on advances and changes in SEMC policies, programs, and services, and in the electric utility industry in general. Requires the willingness and ability to suggest sound innovative solutions for the successful accomplishment of day-to-day activities and difficulties. Processes and maintains confidential material in circumspect manner. Maintains current knowledge on advances and changes in occupational field, SEMC policies, programs, and services, and in the electric utility industry in general. Continues expanding knowledge and capability within job and organization through the independent pursuit of self-study courses and outside course offerings. 10. Computer Ability: To perform this job successfully, the individual should have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments and the Customer Information System (CIS). Language Ability:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, technical, product and promotional materials. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Math Ability:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES This position reports directly to the Customer Service Supervisor. This position holds no supervisory responsibilities. Requires the reliable and accurate performance of duties, to include decision-making responsibilities. The internal customer base for this position consists of all System employees and assigned contract workers. The external customer base includes all System members, the public, builders, developers, and local government agency representatives. WORKING CONDITIONS Duties are performed in an indoor office environment, within a community cubical workstation, with extended periods of time spent working with a computer and reading print materials. While performing the duties of this job, the work in general office conditions with sedentary physical requirements and is regularly required to sit, speak, and hear, use hands to key, grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Duties require the physical ability of sitting, keyboarding, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, hearing, speaking, writing, operation of telephone, operation of miscellaneous office equipment, as well as other defined sedentary tasks. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, kneel or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift ten (10) pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to perform the essential functions. Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, May 29, 2026. Apply online: www.sawnee.coop/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:14:41 -0400