Associate Administrative Assistant

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an AssociateAdministrative Assistant located in Midland MI.

The Associate Administrative Assistant 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:

• Provides professional administrative support to a group of employees under direction from leaders and colleagues

• Assists with meeting logistics of booking conference rooms ordering food/drinks visitor requests and escorting visitors/guests. Assists with providing appropriate meeting supplies.*

• Receives screens and directs incoming calls visitors and reports in alignment with procedures and guidelines. Demonstrates good listening skills and ability to follow directions.

• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills. Shows initiative and takes action. Can be trusted to complete assigned tasks.

• Acts as office equipment focal point and/or has the ability to troubleshoot. Utilizes training resources to obtain knowledge and build skills. Proactively initiates conversation with senior-level admins and offers to help before being asked.

• Researches travel options including flight hotel and rental arrange less-complicated travel. Runs errands for the group when needed.

• Schedules meetings for team members and moves meetings per leader direction.

• Uses business software applications and stays up-to-date on changing technology (e.g. Microsoft Office applications).

• Collects and scans expense reports for self and for review by submitter. Maintains inventory and orders office supplies. Manages own expense reports for such purchases.

• Learn and understand Dows safety behaviors and intervene when seeing unsafe behaviors.

• Completes assigned tasks as defined from start to finish in the timeline given by others. Ask clarifying questions as needed. Demonstrates speed and flexibility as required in responding to work changes. Understands the importance of high-quality results and seeks to archive a level of productivity and quality in own work. Identifies way to improve efficiency of assigned tasks. Anticipates activities.

• Voluntarily communicates needs and suggestions clearly and effectively to other employees. Listens carefully and attentively to others. Works to build effective others informed of the status of assigned work. Teamwork-oriented with desire for continuous learning.

• Is eager to learn and follow direction. Starts to demonstrate independent thinking while understanding the goals of the team and their role within the team. Demonstrates a commitment to safety and Dows core values. Makes good decisions on assigned tasks. Focuses on own development. Treats everyone with respect.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge and application of Dow software/IT day-to-day coaching in the tools and systems used in this job role. Identifies the appropriate software/tool to use to complete current on information technologies. Troubleshoots standard office equipment problems and applies necessary steps for and utilizes integration of different business/functional systems.

Your Skills:

• Communication Methods: Ability to use various channels (email phone and digital platforms) to convey information effectively and professionally.

• Meeting Facilitation: Capability to guide discussions keep meetings on track and ensure objectives are met.

• Meeting Organization: Expertise in planning agendas preparing materials and coordinating logistics for smooth meeting execution.

• Microsoft Applications: Proficiency in Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint for document creation data management and presentations.

• Teamwork: Collaborative approach to working with colleagues supporting shared goals and fostering a positive work environment.

• Travel Planning: Ability to design detailed itineraries manage schedules and anticipate travel needs for seamless trips.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma GED or equivalent.

• A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

• 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.

Additional Notes:

• This role is located in Midland MI.

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in 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 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:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
• Additionally some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion 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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .