Integrated Enterprise Systems Executive Assistant

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

18h

About The Position

The Integrated Enterprise Systems (IES) Executive Assistant is a strategic partner focused on increasing the effectiveness, capacity, and impact of the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO). This role will provide day-to-day executive support, operating confidently, proactively, and independently in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. The IES Executive Assistant role requires exceptional judgement, discretion, organizational effectiveness, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a corporate environment - helping power Corteva’s growth.

Requirements

• Experience supporting senior executives preferred, but comparable strategic support experience within areas such as business administration, communications, or human resources is welcome
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to drive thoughtful orchestration of activities across the lifecycle
• Proactive; anticipates rather than reacts by seeing issues before they arise, thinking several steps ahead
• Ability to connect day-to-day meetings, decisions, and requests to larger function and business objectives
• Displays influential leadership; consistent ability to influence through relationships and credibility
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in high‑pressure environments
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and act independently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; communicates professionally and consistently
• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and comfort learning new systems and collaboration tools
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a positive, solution‑oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for planning, managing, and helping execute the activities related to the CDIO
• Proactively manage throughput and output tasks associated with IES priorities and initiatives
• Interface with senior leaders, external partners and peers to help drive the CDIO’s goals and objectives
• Lead coordination and synthesis of meeting pre-work and post-work actions; maintain meeting minutes and engage with appropriate stakeholders to secure necessary materials
• Orchestrate the smooth transition of CDIO conversations and meetings into clear go-forward actions and deadlines
• Manage complex, dynamic calendars; prioritize requests and proactively optimize the CDIO’s time
• Coordinate meetings, events, and other engagements; plan agendas, create/secure briefing materials, and lead action item tracking
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Manage expense reporting activities timely and efficiently
• Prepare communications; create reports, presentations and documentation
• Manage daily office operations, including file/records storage, workspace and equipment coordination, and onboarding/offboarding activities
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree