Senior Administrative Assistant, Crop Care/Harvest and Hay

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.

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

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Silvis

Function: Administrative Services (CA)

Title: Senior Administrative Assistant, Crop Care/Harvest and Hay - 122230

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

## Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Administrative Assistant for Ag Engineering - Crop Care/Harvest and Hay located in Silvis, IL, you will:

• Create and maintain records, correspondence, calendars, travel expense reports and confidential information for the VP and staff of the Ag Engineering Crop Care/Harvest and Hay team
• Schedule meetings, coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements (including visas and passports) for the VP and staff of the Ag Engineering Crop Care/Harvest and Hay team
• Participate in creation and documentation of processes
• Provide on-site and off-site support and access for various team members and serve as a point of contact for visitors, process information flow and communication responses for certain inquiries on behalf of the Ag Engineering Crop Care/Harvest and Hay team
• Research, resolve and respond to inquiries/concerns from Ag Engineering Crop Care/Harvest and Hay team, and you will engage with the other Ag Engineering teams to coordinate cross-team events

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

## What Skills You Need

• 2+ years of previous experience as an Administrative Assistant
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Superior interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and initiate action without frequent or detailed work instruction
• Experience supporting Executive- level personnel
• Ability to handle confidential information
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to utilize electronic tools such as purchase order systems, video conferencing, Microsoft Teams and travel expense reporting systems

## What Makes You Stand Out

• Project management skills
• Experience in presentations, communications and marketing
• Experience supporting a global team in multiple time zones
• Ability to leverage AI and Microsoft Co-Pilot

## Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's Degree

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$58,956.00 - $88,428.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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