Administrative Specialist

At

Corteva Agriscience,

you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

What You'll Do:

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Answers and screens incoming calls to provide information and direct calls to appropriate staff. Requires a thorough knowledge of a department or work groups and an ability to interpret policies, procedure and practices within the assigned areas.

Attends and participates in departmental meetings. May organize provide input, take minutes and distribute information.

Composes and/or prepares correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations. Proofreads for content and typographical errors and supplies correct spelling, punctuation and grammar as needed.

Establishes and maintains files, reports, and other hardcopy of computerized information related to departmental operations. Information may be highly confidential.

Coordinates and schedules travel and meeting arrangements.

Codes, verifies and processes expense reports and invoices for supervisor and other staff

Responds to employee inquiries about department or company programs, practices and procedures.

Maintains and updates calendars for supervisor or departments.

Lead specified safety programs within the research center. Organizes and co-leads monthly safety meetings.

Organizes and assigns safety and site-specific training to employees at the research center.

May assist in the preparation and maintenance of the department budget and related program expenses.

May lead the work of other employees in accomplishing administrative responsibilities. May assign work, provide instructions and provide input about employee performance.

May serve as a ADP Time Data Entry Coordinator.

Coordinate with external partners and customers to host and execute field days, demos, and other events held at the station.

May support managers in the pay administration process by collecting and entering employee pay recommendations onto spreadsheets.

Be a liaison between the station lead and the station employees to impact the culture in a positive manner.

Assist with station and field duties including seed sorting, seed treating, pollinating, etc, as needed to help meet business objectives as well as to learn station operations and processes.

Be a part of the Remote Admin network to provide remote support for smaller centers around the US.

What Skills You Need:

High school diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.

At least 3+ yrs of related administrative work experience

General knowledge and technical skills related to the assigned department or work group

Knowledge of various computer software and application tools

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships

Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to be agile and flexible with an ever-evolving task list and workload based on seasonality and business needs

Demonstrated customer service skills

Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills

Demonstrated computer proficiency including use of spreadsheets or database systems

Demonstrated leadership skills to assist in building a culture of belonging

Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to maintain and protect confidential information

Attention to detail

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work in office 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

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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:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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