Administrative AssistantAs the Animal Nutrition Administrative Assistant, you will provide critical support by performing a range of diversified and time-sensitive duties. In this Arden Hills, MN based role you will be a critical partner to 3 Animal Nutrition (AN) Vice Presidents in executing the day-to-day business activities both within the organization and with external partners. In this role you'll have the opportunity to think quickly on your feet and proactively manage and prioritize work in an ever-changing business environment. If you strive to provide exceptional support and enjoy problem solving, thinking outside the box , and are excited by change, this is the role for you!Essential Duties:Strategically manages interactions and prioritize s people and situations in need of attention. Understands the Land O'Lakes business and AN priorities to proactively route, research, respond to requests / correspondences and make scheduling decisionsProvides proactive and sophisticated calendar management that maintains schedule s , including day-to-day management and long-term management of meetings, projects, and prioritiesCoordinates preparation of meeting briefings for key meetings including agenda, meeting materials, key talking points, and research as requeste dCreates meeting agendas, proactively works with attendees to ensure content and presenters are preparedCoordinates presentations , memos, or other correspondences; proofreads and distributesCoordinates events ranging from small to complex in person, virtual, and hybrid events, understands meeting technology and has the technical savvy to support eventsManages small projects , processes, and workflows across multiple parties; can bring the pieces back together to create a finished productAgile and willing to be pulled into projects outside the immediate job description, where administrative participation is of importance to the AN teamArranges complex travel coordinating pre-departure through arrival detailsEnsure s proper documentation and timely submission of all expenses and invoices using ConcurCollaborat es and partners across other administrative coordinators to aid and provide backup support as neededCreates purchases orders and tracks and maintains purchases and ensures vendors are paidMeet business deadlines which may require occasional working after business hours and/or weekendsOnsite presence required at our Arden Hills office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with flexibility for additional or alternate days as needed .Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Professional verbal and written communication; understands nuance and adapts communication style based on audience and situationPossess composure under pressure and demonstrates good decision-making skillsDetail oriented and driven to deliver work with the highest degree of accuracyProactively identifies problems and works to resolve them before they escalateAbility to multi-task with many interruptions while remaining efficient, prompt, and professional; flexibility in changing work priorities at a moment's noticeStrong planning, organizational, time and project management skills to prioritize and coordinate workflow across multiple projectsRequires Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience5 or more years of administrative support - including support at the director or above levelAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)Prior experience handling confidential data and informationSalary range: $57,920 - $86,880About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities
