Local College Co-op - Treasury Administrative Assistant

Company: The Dow Chemical Company
Location: Midland
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, MI. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student position - expected to be at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

JOB PURPOSE

The position exists to provide Administrative support to the Financial Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Operations, and Capital Markets teams in addition to other departmental activities and general support.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Back-up Administrative Assistant
• Provide general support to visitors
• Answer phones
• Assist with on/off-boarding of employees (interview coordination, equipment ordering and set-up, system & security access requests etc.)
• Input Office & equipment maintenance support tickets (facilities, printers, phones, coffee machines etc.)
• Organize and inventory department supplies
• Manage process and approvals of department vendor payments (investigate, verify charges, seek approvals, submit payments, and follow-up on status etc.)
• Assist in obtaining/maintaining systems access
• Maintain filing systems
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Printing, scanning, copying, creating & distributing binders, etc.
• General reporting (generate, aggregate and distribute reports)
• Engage in effective, professional and helpful communication and conduct with employees, customers, suppliers, etc.
• Other process related activities (gather counterparty financial statements, etc.)
• Complete ad-hoc requests, deliver projects and fulfill other routine duties as may be appropriate and/or required.
  
  REQUIRED & PREFERRED
  
  • There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other quantitative majors may be the best fit for this team.
  • Positive proactive attitude and ability to maintain composure
  • Collaborative / Teamwork orientation with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Appropriate situational awareness to sustain the level of professionalism required to effectively work with executives and employees of all levels.
  • A motivated resourceful self-starter, who asks for additional things to do in any slow times.
  • Excellent time/project management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and the tenacity to drive activities to completion by their deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • High level of curiosity, with an interest in technology and systems.
  • Desire for continuous learning
    Critical Requirements of the Local Student Co-Op Program
    
    • High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
    • Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (-Sept-Apr) .
    • Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+; however, a minimum 2.700+ term and cumulative GPA on a 4.000 scale is required at ALL times - both to enter and to continue working in the Dow co-op program. Attach a screen capture from your school's website or a copy of your most recent transcripts/grade report showing classes and recent GPAs to this application. Eligibility to continue in this cooperative education program is checked every term.
    • Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year-round at least 20 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri...max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
    • Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area). Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged.
    • Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 3 days a week ; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills are absolutely required.
    • Registered/enrolled in their school's Cooperative Education Program before the first day at Dow and comply with the school's policies/requirements, in addition to Dow's, for the duration of co-op employment.
    • Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co-op job posting.
      
      Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.
      
      A minimum requirement for the U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
      
      About Dow
      
      Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
      
      As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .
      
      Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press *.

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