Administrative Specialist

At Corteva Agriscience, we are committed to transforming agriculture through innovation. Join us in shaping the future of plant breeding and delivering improved varieties to farmers around the world.

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

What You'll Do:

• Coordinates and schedules meetings and travel arrangements; maintains Outlook calendars. Answers and screens incoming calls to provide information and direct calls to appropriate staff. Requires a thorough knowledge of Research Center and an ability to interpret policies, procedures, and practices within the assigned areas.

• 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 NOPO or Espree systems.

• Serves as the station Safety lead and coordinates safety meetings and implementation/assignments for new and existing safety standards.

• Works with operations leads and staff of West Memphis, AR and Monroe, LA stations to assure safety documentation and procedures are up to date.

• Attends and participates in departmental or team meetings. May organize agendas, provide input, take minutes, and distribute information. Prepares correspondence and detailed reports of business activities.

• Schedules use of conference room and helps to plan and cater meetings for area sales and research teams.

• Oversees orientation and initial paperwork for new employees.

• Maintains, submits, and approves payroll for seasonal and part-time employees.

• Establishes and maintains files, reports, and other hard copy or computerized information related to station or departmental operations.

• Coordinates recruiting, orientation and on-boarding of summer pollinators.

• Organizes and executes technical program-related tasks and projects within short timelines and competing priorities.

• Administrative Assistants typically serve as key points of contact for questions or issues related to administrative processes. Incumbents are expected to serve as a resource and provide guidance on issues such as hiring/exit procedures, ordering supplies, resolving coding issues with expense reports, resolving technical questions about computer or conference room equipment, etc.

• Ability to be resourceful in acquiring needed information or knowledge about new or unfamiliar situations which may include, safety standards, new procedures, and RMS documentation.

• Prioritizes multiple tasks and project work based on business needs and value to the research center.

• Exercises judgment in determining when, how and what key tasks need to be assigned, and/or completed by part time help or themselves.

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelors degree minimum required.

• Two + years experience in an admin or safety coordinator role.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated computer proficiency including use of spreadsheets or database systems

• Demonstrated organization and problem-solving skills

• Proficient use of MS Office Suite

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

• Requires strong organizational, time management and communication skills.

• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills.

• Good communication, negotiation, consulting and coaching skills in a cross cultural context.

• Demonstrates initiative, persistence, creativity, and ability to work independently and within a team.

• Ability to maintain and protect confidential information

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.