Description

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. Corteva has an exciting opportunity for an
Executive Assistantto join our company at our Indianapolis Global Headquarters, supporting our newly formed Biologicals Business. Our Biologicals Business discovers solutions of natural origin and bring them to farmers to address their most pressing needs such as climate change or emerging new pests. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while being part of an agile and entrepreneurial incubator inside the company. The inclusive and diverse team in Biologicals offers a safe and innovative work environment that allows for personal and professional growth. We welcome candidates who want to grow their career with us as we transform agriculture around the world! We are looking for candidates with a steady work history who take initiative, love to learn and are not afraid to roll up the sleeves to figure out new ways of getting things done. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply! Please ensure you attach an updated copy of your resume with your application for full consideration.

This person will be an intricate part of the global leadership team who makes decisions for the business. This position will require overtime as our business is global and constantly evolving while our team is growing.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate travels and meetings for the Biologicals Leadership team
• Plan and organize the global leadership team meetings; lead other administrative professionals around the world to coordinate execution of those meetings
• Review and approve expense reports submitted to the General Manager of the business
• Maintain extreme confidentiality as you review and filter HR requests submitted to the General Manager
• Manage and coordinate payment of Purchase Orders for the business
• Manage and file legal documentation per the direction of the legal counsel
• Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• You care about serving your client base to clear roadblocks as they arise and ensure smooth administrative operations!
• You are a computer Guru! Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), computer applications, SharePoint, etc. You name it, you rock it!
• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of Administrative, Customer Service, Executive Assistant or other related experience.
• You enjoy working with diverse groups of stakeholders and you do so effectively with your excellent interpersonal and communication skills!
• You value serving the business and our customers, so you are willing and able to work overtime as needed.
• You respect yourself and others and have a strong ethical mindset, therefore you are able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Your attention to detail and organizational skills are outstanding!You have good verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Associate’s Degree and 1-3+ years of Administrative, HR or other related experience.
• Project coordination experience.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Fluency in Spanish and / or Portuguese
• Time management skills.
• Records management skills.

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.