Senior Administrative Specialist

Dow Administrative Assistant

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place. Dow is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.

About You And This Role

You will provide specialized administrative support to the Maintenance and Engineering Director for Louisiana Operations. You will work with a limited degree of supervision, with full authority of the supported leader.

Responsibilities

You will :

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of role, work group, and computer applications to work independently, appropriately prioritize work and provide professional administrative support.
• Independently schedule meetings and events, book conference rooms, order food / drink, escort and manage visitor / guest process.
• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of department or group events or special projects.
• Demonstrate clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Create open channels of communications to help the department understand and utilize information more effectively.
• Serve as the administrative point of contact with the ability to rapidly establish rapport within workgroup, leadership, and clients, internal and external.
• Display approachable demeanor to support an inclusive culture.
• Work effectively with others to meet or exceed organizational goals.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel and prepare itinerary.
• Experienced with numerous business software applications and stay up to date on changing technology.
• Manage TER reporting, review and approve TERs on behalf of leader.
• Advocate for Dow's safety behaviors.
• Build and maintain relationships inside and outside natural workgroup to achieve a positive outcome.
• Promote partnerships within and between teams.
• Create open channels of communication to help the organization understand and utilize information more effectively.
• Demonstrate SME traits with MS Office platform, Dow Systems software and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

You must have :

Skills

You should have :

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits What Dow Offers You

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you : your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee :

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment and is an equal employment opportunity employer. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on Dow's website.