Job Details:
The Administrative Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to field Prepared Foods Operations teams nationwide, helping ensure day-to-day business activities run efficiently and effectively. This role partners closely with operations leaders, Human Resources, and cross-functional teams to coordinate schedules, manage communications, prepare reports and presentations, support budget and expense processes, and maintain accurate records.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. This individual builds strong working relationships across the organization, anticipates leadership needs, and identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes and overall business efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to Prepared Foods Operations leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and conference planning.
- Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other business materials.
- Coordinate communications and information sharing between operations leadership, Human Resources, and cross-functional business partners.
- Organize and prioritize incoming requests, correspondence, and administrative tasks, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Assist with expense reporting, budget tracking, monthly invoicing, and other financial administrative activities.
- Compile data and prepare reports to support operational reviews, business planning, and leadership decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: High School diploma (Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; Vocational programs, certificate courses, or professional certifications like the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Certified Professional Secretary (CPS))
- Experience: 2 plus years of experience. (Preferred experience supporting senior-level leaders and/or multiple teams in a complex, fast paced environment).
- Computer Skills: Standard computer skills; Microsoft Office emphasis on Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and AI. (Prefer proficiency using business tools and systems to support correspondence, meeting coordination, and preparation of presentations and materials).
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to appropriately handle inquiries, convey information and coordinate with multiple leaders and teams. Must possess excellent organizational skills as well.
- Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage work activities, set priorities and coordinate with multiple stakeholders while supporting leadership and team needs.
A resume is required to be considered.
This requisition is not taking sponsorships.
Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of Springdale, AR, to be eligible for consideration.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- At least 2 years of experience
- Standard computer skills, including Microsoft Office tools
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage activities, set priorities, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
- Residence within a 50-mile radius of Springdale, Arkansas
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Vocational programs, certificate courses, or Certified Administrative Professional or Certified Professional Secretary certification
- Experience supporting senior-level leaders or multiple teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with business tools and systems for correspondence, meeting coordination, and presentation preparation
- Resume submission
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
