Senior Administrative Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.     Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrative Specialist located in Midland, MI ! In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior HR leadership, enabling efficient and effective execution of business priorities through exceptional administrative support, proactive planning, and management of day-to-day executive operations. You will anticipate needs, identify potential issues before they arise, and independently drive coordination and follow-through to maximize leadership effectiveness. Operating with a high degree of discretion and professionalism, you will manage sensitive information and complex stakeholder interactions while helping leaders remain focused on strategic priorities.

Maintain an in-depth understanding of the role, work group, and computer applications to work independently, appropriately prioritize work and competing demands and provide professional administrative support to senior leaders and their teams. Screen and prioritize requests, communications, and competing demands on executive time. Manage complex calendars, priorities and scheduling across multiple time zones. Coordinate internal and external meetings and events, book conference rooms, order food/drink, escort and manage visitor/guests. Anticipate needs and proactively address issues before they impact leadership effectiveness. Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment. Occasionally assist with meeting materials, presentations, agendas and follow up actions. Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of department or group events or special projects. Take notes at meetings and compress relevant information into a brief summary. Create open channels of communication to help the department understand and utilize information more effectively. Maintain organizational documents, records, distribution lists, and leadership materials. Ensure document quality, version control, and confidentiality standards. Support onboarding, organizational updates, and administrative aspects of team operations. Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and administrative procedures. Success Measures Executive schedules are managed effectively with minimal conflicts or escalation. Leadership meetings are well-organized, prepared, and executed. Administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time. Stakeholders experience responsive and professional support. Confidential information is managed appropriately and securely.

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of professional working experience. 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.

An associates degree or higher education. 8+ years of professional working experience. Experience supporting Vice President, Executive Leadership Team, or equivalent senior leaders. Experience coordinating global teams and international stakeholders. Budget, invoice, and expense management experience. Event planning and executive meeting management experience.