Local College Co-op - HR Legal & Office of Ethics and Compliance

Dow • Midland, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Ethics & Employment Law Group.

Requirements

• Candidate must be able to lift 5-10 lbs. (mainly boxes) with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, be organized, and follow through on details to completion.
• Student must be efficient and productive and be able to keep up with deadlines committed to.
• Student should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with the team.
• Student should be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude.
• Student must demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and maturity in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• 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).
• 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).
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 2 days a week; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills are absolutely required.
• Candidates must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying
• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Students pursuing legal studies, business, human resources, or communications majors may be the best fit for this position.
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+
• Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged.
• Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co-op job posting.
• Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes tasks, manages schedules, and delivers work on time
• Attention to Detail - Produces accurate work and maintains organized records and documentation
• Collaboration - Works cooperatively with team members and supports shared objectives
• Effective Communication - Shares information clearly and professionally through verbal and written communication
• Taking Initiative - Proactively identifies needs, seeks guidance when needed, and follows through on assignments
• Adaptability - Adjusts to changing priorities and supports a variety of administrative activities

Responsibilities

• Administratively assist the Ethics and Employment Law group with various employee and benefit issues
• Scheduling meetings
• Running errands
• Filing, copying, and scanning documents
• Answering a multi-line phone system
• Proofreading and editing documents
• Opening and distributing mail
• Assisting other co-op’s with other various miscellaneous duties
• Submitting monthly expense reports for the group
• Scheduling travel when necessary
• Back up administrative assistant when needed

Benefits

• Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED