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Senior Administrative Assistant

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2026

💰 $90,360/yr($60,240/yr – $90,360/yr)

About the role

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Johnston
Function: Administrative Services (CA)
Title: Senior Administrative Assistant - 121569
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Administrative Assistant at John Deere Financial (JDF) in Johnston, Iowa, you will provide administrative support to the President, John Deere Financial and several members of the Senior Leadership Team. You will serve as a trusted business partner—operating with a high degree of autonomy, discretion, and professionalism, managing complex priorities, enabling decision-making, and driving seamless execution. In addition, you will:

Provide high-level executive support to the President and select Senior Leadership Team members, managing complex calendars with full authority to prioritize, accept, and decline engagements
Anticipate executive needs and proactively prepare briefings, materials, and meeting agendas
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination
Provides meeting & Board support. Coordinates executive-level meetings, leadership forums, and board-related activities; develops and organizes presentations, communications, and materials for internal and external audiences
Manage highly sensitive information and leadership matters with exceptional discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
Support strategic initiatives, leadership transitions, and special projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including complex logistics and executive-level itineraries
Partner across JDF and enterprise administrative networks to align priorities, enhance efficiency, and provide informal guidance across administrative teams
Manage expense reporting and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
Support enterprise communications, including leadership messaging and organizational updates
Maintain files, records, and critical documentation with strict adherence to confidentiality standards
Lead complex meetings, events, and logistics coordination across multiple stakeholders

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Proven experience supporting senior executives (VP, SVP, President, or equivalent)
Ability to handle multiple projects and independently prioritize, make decisions, and respond on behalf of an executive leader
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with executive presence
High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Ability to maintain multiple calendars and schedules

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience supporting a President, CEO, or Senior Leadership Team
Strong planning and coordination capabilities across complex stakeholder environments
Ability to anticipate needs and operate as a proactive business partner, not just administrative support
Experience with executive communications and board-level materials
Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships across leadership levels
Proven success managing highly complex, fast-paced executive environments