Administrative Assistant

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture? At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.? Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science. We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our team at our Des Moines, Iowa location. The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient office operations. Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, maintaining records, preparing reports and correspondence, responding to inquiries, and supporting departmental projects while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. What You Will Do: Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents. Process expense reports and reimbursement requests Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives Accurately review and process expense reports, budgets, and invoices to identify any potential risks or opportunities Maintain, coordinate, and schedule travel arrangements, meetings, calendar invitations, conference rooms, catering, etc. Compose and proofread correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, documents, etc. Establish and maintain appropriate reports, files, and other related document management, activities as needed Actively participate or assist with company functions, committees, and teams Various other duties as assigned Education: You have a high school diploma or equivalent What Skills You Need: You possess a minimum of three (3) years of administrative assistant experience You have a valid US Driver’s License You can work independently as well as in a team environment You are comfortable with technology and possess excellent computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers You have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skills You are customer service orientated and comfortable interacting with both internal and external customers as a representative of Corteva You uphold health and safety to the highest standard! You consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day What Makes You Stand Out: Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field Knowledge or experience with ADP Work Authorization and Relocation: This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation benefit package VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position Work Location: This is a hybrid position, which requires employees are expected work approximately 60% on-site at the designated Corteva location and may work up to 40% remotely Benefits – How We’ll Support You: 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 Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iowa Ag