Administrative Assistant
Dow

Job Info

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in Kankakee, IL.

Job Summary:

Provides administrative or clerical support and administers general office activities. Such activities are clerical in nature and may include pulling together data, preparing reports, handling requests for information, receiving visitors, preparing travel schedules, arranging calls and scheduling meetings. Works within guidelines under general supervision.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Provides secretarial/administrative support to a group of employees.
• Uses business software applications (e.g., word processing, presentation and spreadsheet) to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Receives, screens and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail and email.
• Maintains physical and electronic files, records, calendars and diaries.
• Prepares various reports in alignment with procedures and guidelines.
• Arranges business travel, coordinate meeting arrangements, and/or track expenses.
• Supports employees' time entry and corrections in WorkDay.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in one of the following: administrative assistant, production planning, or similar experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with coordinating travel and meetings, handling confidential information, managing calendars, etc.
• 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 Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher.
• Experience handling multiple priorities.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Able to apply software applications to respond to requests with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Ability to operate independently and to take the initiative in accomplishing job responsibilities.
• Good project management skills.
• Positive attitude, with an open-minded approach to learning.
• Proactive approach in planning for various needs and requirements of work group - including an awareness of the responsibilities of group members.
• This position requires the ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups. The job duties are diverse and require quick, accurate and consistent decision making.
• Able to communicate and relate well with those internal and external to the company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed.
• Able to handle multiple priorities from multiple sources.
• Organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment and the flexibility to adapt to priority changes and demands.

**Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-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 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.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity 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 1-800-523-3945.

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