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

Dow•Midland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a part-time, year-round undergraduate co-op student to provide administrative support to its Ethics & Employment Law Group in Midland, Michigan. The position is intended for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site. It is a long-term role of at least one full year, performed while the student continues taking undergraduate classes, and offers professional experience in a multinational corporation. Students must be able to balance their academic commitments with work and meet the co-op program requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED and be enrolled in an accredited college or university near the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Successfully complete at least 6 credit hours per term during both Fall and Winter terms.
Work year-round at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday; during school, work no more than 8 hours per day and 30 hours per week.
Commit to the role for at least one full calendar year before completing the stated undergraduate degree or transferring out of the area.
Live within 50 miles of the Dow site.
Have dependable transportation and be able to commute reliably and punctually at least two days per week.
Be able to lift 5–10 pounds, mainly boxes, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Have a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Deliver quality work, pay attention to detail, prioritize tasks, stay organized, and follow through to completion.
Work efficiently and productively while meeting committed deadlines.
Take initiative, seek clarification or instruction when needed, and work both independently and cooperatively with the team.
Be flexible and cooperative and maintain a positive attitude.
Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and maturity when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Pass a background check and verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before hiring.

Nice To Haves

Study in legal studies, business, human resources, or communications.
Have a GPA of 3.000 or higher.
Have more than one year remaining before completing the degree program.
Demonstrate planning and organizing skills, including prioritizing tasks, managing schedules, and delivering work on time.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work and maintain organized records and documentation.
Collaborate effectively with team members and support shared objectives.
Communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.
Take initiative by proactively identifying needs, seeking guidance when needed, and following through on assignments.
Adapt to changing priorities and support a variety of administrative activities.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative assistance to the Ethics and Employment Law group on employee and benefit issues.
Schedule meetings.
Run errands.
File, copy, and scan documents.
Answer a multi-line phone system.
Proofread and edit documents.
Open and distribute mail.
Assist other co-ops with miscellaneous duties.
Submit monthly expense reports for the group.
Schedule travel when necessary.
Back up the administrative assistant when needed.