Administrative Assistant

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant at our Janesville, WI location. The ideal candidate has a heart for helping people, completing assignments thoroughly, and offering support wherever is needed.  This position is best suited for a detail-oriented team member who is comfortable interacting with internal and external partners. 

***Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Perform general administrative support such as distributing mail, ordering supplies, organizing events, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, etc.

• Complete accounts payable transactions

• Provide contract administration, training and coordination for contractors and vendors

• Co-lead safety program implementation and management

• Facilitate recruitment and onboarding of temporary workers

• Work closely with staff to ensure equipment and supplies are available when needed

• Coordinate customer tours, field days, training sessions, customer events, or other related activities 

• Interface with various functions across the organization such as travel, IT, facility management, and third (3rd) party vendors 

• Collaborate with other admins across North America research centers on best practices, troubleshooting and networking.

• Perform other duties as assigned

What Skills You Need:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You possess a minimum of two (2) years administrative experience

• You are comfortable with technology and possess an excellent computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required 

• You are flexible, able to multi-task responsibilities with competing priorities, work well under pressure and proactive

• You possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• You like challenges and possess excellent problem-solving skills

• You respect yourself and others and have a strong ethical mindset. Therefore, you always maintain confidentiality and discretion

• You are customer service orientated and comfortable interacting with both internal and external customers as a representative of Corteva

• You seek opportunities to develop personal abilities and improve individual performance

• You value serving the business and our customers, so you are willing and able to work overtime as needed during peak seasons

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Associate Degree in Business or another related field

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience administrative experience  

• Previous experience or knowledge of SAP

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.