Senior Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities 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. 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. Provide meeting & board support. Coordinate executive‑level meetings, leadership forums, and board‑related activities; develop and organize 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. Eligibility Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Required Skills 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. Preferred 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. Education A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Compensation & Benefits At John Deere, you will enjoy flexible work arrangements, highly competitive base pay, savings and retirement benefits (401(K) and defined contribution), healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in a 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, and numerous discount programs for personal use. Vacation and holiday pay are included. Salary range: $58,956.00 – $88,428.00 + benefits. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply. John Deere is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled & veterans. ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice: The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr