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Corteva Agriscience Administrative Assistant in Woodhull, Illinois

Description

We care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close. Growing What Matters Starts With YOU!

As the world's only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we're building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we've got big challenges to solve - we hope you'll be part of the solution. Corteva Agriscience is seeking a talented and committed Administrative Assistant to join our Woodhull, IL site. At Corteva, you will help us grow what's next.

What You'll Do:

  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls.

  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.

  • Act as a primary point of contact with external/ internal stakeholders, liaising to ensure smooth workflow and communication.

  • Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and correspondence.

  • Conducts duties such as submitting invoices, payroll information and maintains service provider contracts and vendors.

  • Coordinates a variety of administrative or program-specific information. This includes purchasing requisitions, good receipts, and invoicing using R/3 or Espree systems.

  • Establishes and maintains files, reports, and other hard copy or computerized information related to departmental operations. Information may be highly confidential.

  • Organize / plan meetings and events including agenda development.

  • Coordinate and oversee special projects as assigned input purchase orders, contract routing, process invoices for accounts payable etc.

  • Look for ways to optimize workflow as needed, such as SharePoint sites where shared information can be stored.

  • Prioritizes multiple tasks and project work based on business needs and value to the agronomy team.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

  • You have your High School Diploma/GED.

  • 3-5 years of demonstrated administrative support experience, preferably supporting Sr. Level leaders within a complex organization.

  • Demonstrated experience with calendar management, domestic and international travel scheduling and arrangements, processing expense reports.

  • You have proven experience as an administrative assistant or in similar role (3-minimum 5 years).

  • You value serving the business and our customers, so you are willing and able to work overtime as needed. Your attention to detail and your organizational skills are outstanding! You have excellent verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills.

  • You are experienced and confident in your ability, proficient in use of Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.

  • You see problems as challenges and enjoy the opportunity to solve them and make improvements. You are flexible, able to multi-task/ prioritize responsibilities with competing priorities, work well under pressure and plan ahead to meet deadlines. You have a positive attitude, enjoy working independently and being part of a diverse team environment.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This role will be on-site at the Corteva location, 5 days a week.

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

  • Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

  • Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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