Administrative Assistant

Vylor; Johnston (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and family

4 weeks paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Vylor in Johnston, IA is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support our marketing leaders. You will manage calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, and act as a professional point of contact for senior leaders, external agencies, and cross-functional teams.

This hybrid role requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with discretion.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of administrative experience are required.
• Strong proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for marketing leaders, prioritizing requests and optimizing time.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, and related documentation.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for senior leaders, agencies, and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and presentations for meetings and events.
• Support onboarding, meetings, campaigns, and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Leader and Team Support

• Manage complex, dynamic calendars for marketing leaders, prioritizing competing requests and proactively optimizing their time.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including frequently changing itineraries, and prepare associated documentation.
• Manage communications on behalf of marketing leaders and serve as a professional point of contact for senior leaders, external agency partners, cross-functional peers, and field marketing teams.

Meeting and Event Coordination

• Prepare and organize briefing materials, agendas, and presentations to ensure leader and team readiness for internal and external meetings.
• Plan and execute team meetings, offsites, agency and customer engagements, and marketing events, both onsite and offsite.
• Capture meeting notes, track action items, and maintain shared documentation and team sites (Teams, SharePoint, distribution lists).

Administrative Operations

• Process and reconcile expense reports with accuracy and discretion.
• Manage purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities on behalf of the supported marketing teams.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new marketing team members based in Johnston.
• Support marketing data entry, campaign tracking, and event recording as required.
• Ensure administrative processes and workflows remain accurate, efficient, and compliant with company policy.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Technology, Human Resources, Facilities, and other enterprise functions to resolve team needs and remove barriers.
• Support ad hoc projects aligned with Commercial Marketing priorities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent

What Skills You Need

• You have a minimum of three (3) years’ administrative experience
• You are comfortable with technology and have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You are also willing and able to learn and effectively use company-specific software and systems as needed.
• 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 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

Work Authorization and Relocation

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Relocation allowance is NOT available for this position

Work Location

• This is a hybrid position, which requires employees to work approximately 60% on-site at the designated Vylor 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
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

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.