Senior Administrative Assistant

John Deere • Johnston, IA

9d • $60,240 - $90,360 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Administrative Assistant at John Deere Financial (JDF) in Johnston, Iowa, you will provide administrative support to the President, John Deere Financial and several members of the Senior Leadership Team. You will serve as a trusted business partner—operating with a high degree of autonomy, discretion, and professionalism, managing complex priorities, enabling decision-making, and driving seamless execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting senior executives (VP, SVP, President, or equivalent)
• Ability to handle multiple projects and independently prioritize, make decisions, and respond on behalf of an executive leader
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with executive presence
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Ability to maintain multiple calendars and schedules

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a President, CEO, or Senior Leadership Team
• Strong planning and coordination capabilities across complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to anticipate needs and operate as a proactive business partner, not just administrative support
• Experience with executive communications and board-level materials
• Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships across leadership levels
• Proven success managing highly complex, fast-paced executive environments

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the President and select Senior Leadership Team members, managing complex calendars with full authority to prioritize, accept, and decline engagements
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively prepare briefings, materials, and meeting agendas
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination
• Provides meeting & Board support. Coordinates executive-level meetings, leadership forums, and board-related activities; develops and organizes presentations, communications, and materials for internal and external audiences
• Manage highly sensitive information and leadership matters with exceptional discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Support strategic initiatives, leadership transitions, and special projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including complex logistics and executive-level itineraries
• Partner across JDF and enterprise administrative networks to align priorities, enhance efficiency, and provide informal guidance across administrative teams
• Manage expense reporting and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
• Support enterprise communications, including leadership messaging and organizational updates
• Maintain files, records, and critical documentation with strict adherence to confidentiality standards
• Lead complex meetings, events, and logistics coordination across multiple stakeholders

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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