Administrative Assistant

Company: Dow
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Our purposeJoin a team that's passionate about partnership. With careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless curiosity.We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company. -Employing 36,500 individuals -Across 109 manufacturing sites -In over 31 countriesOur portfolio of products and solutions include: -Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants. -Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more. -Coatings: Whether it's a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. -Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time.Learn more about our partnerships, collaborations and innovations on LinkedIn or Twitter make diversity and inclusion a priority-because sharing our perspectives and building on each other's ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?Dow has an opening for an Administrative Specialist in Midland, MI. The person in this role will provide administrative support to several Research & Development (R&D) leaders, Fellows as well as to approximately 110 researchers. In addition to supporting R&D Leaders, the person will perform other duties to support department needs. About youYou are a hardworking, people-oriented person who is enthusiastic about impacting organizational efficiency. You are comfortable working in a team environment but can also complete tasks independently, supporting several R&D leaders, technical Fellows, and a large group of researchers simultaneously. Your initiative drives you to look for ways to help, even without being asked, and you constantly strive to learn new skills and more efficient ways of working. Finally, and most importantly, you enjoy working with a diverse and high-performing group of colleagues who balance hard work with fun. Also, you can complete or quickly learn each of the following tasks: Provide administrative assistance to several R&D Leaders in Core R&D Chemical Science (CS) in Midland, Michigan by anticipating needs and taking appropriate action to effectively manage daily responsibilities (calendar, travel, organization/preparation/consolidation/coordination of input and activities to meet deadline commitments). Requires a clear understanding and active awareness of the Core R&D Chemical Science organizational structure, activities, and initiatives. Provide administrative support to group members; enter work requests in TRIRIGA, order supplies, manage calendars, arrange meetings, lunches, travel, and expense reports. Serve as primary campus recruiting Admin Focal Point for Chemical Science, working with hiring managers and collaborating with other focal points within R&D. Participate as an active, disciplined team member. Work both independently and in cooperation with other team members to complete projects and assignments in a timely manner. Participate in the Chemical Science Administrative Team to identify, develop, and implement work process improvements across all disciplines. Assist with planning and execution of global meetings and local department events including teleconferencing, Teams meetings, and team building events, including off-site events. Also responsible for finalizing meeting arrangements for on and off-site meetings, assist with agenda preparation, and recording and distributing meeting minutes.Responsible for Onboarding & Offboarding new employees/contractors. Processing and maintaining up-to-date personnel information (distribution lists, building access, office assignment, ordering computers, accessories, phones).Responsible as an Administrative Assistant contact for special assignments, such as safety admin, FileShare, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams management.Effectively network with all admins within R&D (across global business) and local site admin team to meet deadlines, complete projects, implement global work process improvements, share key learnings, and provide back-up support assistance when needed. Continuously develop personal skills in tools and technology used by Dow for business processes (Microsoft 365 suite). Assist the organization by providing guidance on how to best use such tools as they evolve. Required qualifications High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in an administrative position OR An Associate's Degree in Business, Administrative Professional Studies, or equivalent, 4+ years of military experience will be accepted in lieu of Associates.Proficiency in computer use in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Power Point A minimum requirement for this 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.Preferred qualifications High School Diploma or GED and five years of experience in an administrative position OR an Associate's Degree in Business, Administrative Professional Studies or equivalent and 2 years of experience in an Administrative Professional position, 4+ years of military experience will be accepted in lieu of Associates.Experience working with Microsoft 365 tools beyond Office, such as Teams, SharePoint, Power Query, and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) Knowledge of TRIRIGA system Previous experience managing calendars Previous experience handling confidential personnel information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to multi-task Be detailed oriented Strong organizational skills Additional Notes:Relocation is not available for this positionThis position will follow the design your day model. Design Your Day is an evolving and transparent workplace model where employees and leaders are trusted and empowered with role-based flexibility in where, when, and how work is done, while still accountable to deliver results. In collaboration with their leaders, employees will design each workday to maximize their personal productivity and balance their personal needs.To apply-Sign in or create your account.-Please allow 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete an assessment when you apply. This will need to be completed at once, as it cannot be saved and continued later. An assessment is required for each position.-Make sure your resume is accessible. Easily link your LinkedIn Profile to load your resume when logging into apply.-What can we accomplish together? Apply to find out! Dow Offers: A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefitsOn-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. 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 applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit or 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 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 or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press .

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