Administrative Specialist


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Job Title: Administrative Specialist
Location: Champaign, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Corteva
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Career Type: Administrative/Clerical
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job 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.

What You'll Do: ?
  • Answers and screens incoming calls to provide information and direct calls to appropriate staff.  Requires a thorough knowledge of a department or work groups and an ability to interpret policies, procedure and practices within the assigned areas.
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings.  May organize provide input, take minutes and distribute information.
  • Composes and/or prepares correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations.  Proofreads for content and typographical errors and supplies correct spelling, punctuation and grammar as needed.
  • Establishes and maintains files, reports, and other hardcopy of computerized information related to departmental operations.  Information may be highly confidential. 
  • Coordinates and schedules travel and meeting arrangements.
  • Codes, verifies and processes expense reports and invoices for supervisor and other staff
  • Responds to employee inquiries about department or company programs, practices and procedures.
  • Maintains and updates calendars for supervisor or departments.
  • Lead specified safety programs within the research center. Organizes and co-leads monthly safety meetings.
  • Organizes and assigns safety and site-specific training to employees at the research center.
  • May assist in the preparation and maintenance of the department budget and related program expenses.
  • May lead the work of other employees in accomplishing administrative responsibilities.  May assign work, provide instructions and provide input about employee performance.
  • May serve as a ADP Time Data Entry Coordinator.
  • Coordinate with external partners and customers to host and execute field days, demos, and other events held at the station.
  • May support managers in the pay administration process by collecting and entering employee pay recommendations onto spreadsheets.
  • Be a liaison between the station lead and the station employees to impact the culture in a positive manner.
  • Assist with station and field duties including seed sorting, seed treating, pollinating, etc, as needed to help meet business objectives as well as to learn station operations and processes.
  • Be a part of the Remote Admin network to provide remote support for smaller centers around the US.


What Skills You Need:

  • High school diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.
  • At least 3+ yrs of related administrative work experience
  • General knowledge and technical skills related to the assigned department or work group
  • Knowledge of various computer software and application tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to be agile and flexible with an ever-evolving task list and workload based on seasonality and business needs
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency including use of spreadsheets or database systems
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to assist in building a culture of belonging
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain and protect confidential information
  • Attention to detail

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This positions is required to work in office 5 days a week.

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.

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Job Post Date: 01/16/25
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Country: USA

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