Senior Administrative Specialist

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.

About This Role

Provides specialized administrative support to leadership and teams. 
Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgement in managing the flow of work within the area of responsibility. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with full authority of the supported leader(s).
 

Responsibilities

• Provide independent administrative support by prioritizing work, managing deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment; may supervise or delegate work to other administrative staff.
• Coordinate meetings, events, visitors, conference rooms, catering, and special projects, including capturing meeting notes, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and domestic/international travel arrangements, including itineraries, time zone coordination, and changing business priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for leaders, employees, and external partners by building relationships, answering business questions, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth office operations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through written and verbal channels, tailoring messages to different audiences while fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Support an inclusive, team-oriented culture through coaching, mentoring, collaboration, and leadership while motivating others and embracing organizational change.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and internal business systems to improve productivity, troubleshoot basic technology issues, analyze information, and share knowledge with others.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, expense reporting (TERs), Code of Business Conduct requirements, and safety expectations while demonstrating adaptability, initiative, strong organizational skills, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative position.
• Willing and able to work outside of normal business hours as business needs dictate.
• 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.  

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Skills

• Leadership: Proven leadership skills demonstrated through active listening, learning, communicating, taking responsibility, and setting a strong example. 
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities when encountering unexpected obstacles. Competently manage stressful situations.
• Professional Etiquette: Drive a culture of trust, transparency, empowerment, and accountability.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Show respect and inclusion of others, provide feedback to peers and leaders. Serve as a sounding board for new ideas and issues. Influence and guides others toward identifying vision and goals.
• Office Administration: Demonstrated SME traits with MS Office platform, Dow Systems software, and collaborations tools. Able to assist managers and team members with everyday IT issues. 
• Data Analytics: Compile information from role-related information systems and make decisions based on it. Use technology and data to enhance productivity.
   

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is available for this position.   

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 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: 

• 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 need...when 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 Group’s (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 world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 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 www.dow.com.

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 Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.