Administrative Assistant

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. We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our company in Valdosta, GA.  We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have stable work history.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

This role will be on site at the Corteva location.

What You’ll Do:

• Initiate new member integration for new employees and manage people changes process.
• Perform general administrative work such as: ensure office equipment is functioning properly, distribute mail, monitor, order and track various supplies, organize events, plan/schedule meetings, submit various reports, coordinate travel arrangements, etc.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of management systems across the business/function. Including ensuring appropriate document management, records management, regulatory compliance, coordination of and follow up on corrective actions, compilation/reporting of data.
• Interface with other functions including travel agency, IT support, food & equipment vendors, facility management, etc.
• Utilize SAP software to order and receive materials and execute other SAP functions as needed for inventory adjustments, reconciliation, etc.
• Serve as backup for the Production Data Analyst (PDA) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business or other related course of study.

What Skills You Need:

• You are able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
• You have a combination of 3 years of education/experience with office administration.
• You are very knowledgeable and experienced in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• You have at least 1 year of experience using SAP data processing software.
• You are able to work both independently as well as in a team-setting, able to multi-task and have excellent time management skills so that you can consistently meet deadlines.
• You respect yourself and others and have a strong ethical mindset, therefore you are able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• You have good leadership as well as organizational skills and are comfortable facilitating projects.
• You have excellent written/verbal communication.
• You are comfortable interacting in a professional manner both internally and externally as a representative of Corteva.
• You readily seek opportunities to develop personal abilities and improve individual performance.
• You are willing and able to work a primarily Monday through Friday day schedule as well as overtime hours when necessary to support business needs.

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

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

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 embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.