About the role#
This is a long-term, year-round cooperative education position based in Auburn, Michigan. Unlike a short-term internship, this role requires a commitment of at least one full calendar year while you continue your undergraduate studies. You will gain professional experience by supporting the Consumer Solutions Product Development R&D department.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative and office support, including mail distribution, phone coverage, and document management.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees and contractors.
- Manage departmental operations such as purchase order processing, expense reporting, and work request entry.
- Schedule meetings and events, including managing conference rooms, visitor coordination, and catering logistics.
- Maintain office resources, including printers, occupancy reports, and shared collaboration spaces.
- Serve as the department Safety Administrator and manage team records and personnel lists.
- Provide backup support to other administrative and co-op team members as needed.
What you'll need#
- Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university located near the Auburn site.
- Ability to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms.
- A GPA of 3.000 or higher is preferred.
- Ability to begin work within 3 weeks of an offer and commit to the role for at least one full year.
- Must live within 50 miles of the Auburn site and have reliable transportation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP experience is beneficial.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
- Ability to deliver quality work, pay close attention to detail, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn, Michigan (On-site).
- Schedule: This is a part-time role requiring at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm).
- Term: Rolling, year-round position.
About Dow
Dow operates as a materials science company that produces chemicals for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Founded in 1897, the company maintains manufacturing sites across 31 countries. It employs over 45,000 people and is based in Midland, Michigan. The firm reported sales of approximately 45 billion dollars in 2023.
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