Local College Co-op - Treasury 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 has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, MI. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student position -- at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

The position exists to provide Administrative support to the Portfolio Investments, Insurance, and Venture Capital teams in addition to other Treasury departmental activities and general support.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Back-up Administrative Assistant
• Provide general support to visitors
• Answer phones
• Assist with on/off-boarding of employees (interview coordination, equipment ordering and set-up, system & security access requests etc.)
• Input Office & equipment maintenance support tickets (facilities, printers, phones, coffee machines etc.)
• Organize and inventory department supplies
• Manage process and approvals of department vendor payments (investigate, verify charges, seek approvals, submit payments, and follow-up on status etc.)
• Assist in obtaining/maintaining systems access
• Maintain filing systems
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Printing, scanning, copying, creating & distributing binders, etc.
• General reporting (generate, aggregate and distribute reports)
• Engage in effective, professional and helpful communication and conduct with employees, customers, suppliers, etc.
• Other process related activities (gather counterparty financial statements, etc.)
• Complete ad-hoc requests, deliver projects and fulfill other routine duties as may be appropriate and/or required.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other quantitative majors may be the best fit for this team.
• Positive proactive attitude and ability to maintain composure
• Collaborative / Teamwork orientation with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Appropriate situational awareness to sustain the level of professionalism required to effectively work with executives and employees of all levels.
• A motivated resourceful self-starter, who asks for additional things to do in any slow times.
• Excellent time/project management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and the tenacity to drive activities to completion by their deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of curiosity, with an interest in technology and systems.
• Desire for continuous learning

Critical Requirements of the Local Student College Co-Op Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred
• Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year-round at least 16 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri…max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).