Integrated Enterprise Systems Executive Assistant

Corteva Agriscience; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CDIO's Integrated Enterprise Systems (IES) team. This role provides day-to-day strategic support, manages calendars, travel, and communications in a fast-paced corporate setting.

You will partner with senior leaders to enable priorities and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings proven executive-support experience, excellent judgment, and strong organizational skills, with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and judgment.
• Ability to connect day-to-day meetings to larger business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day executive support to the CDIO and IES team.
• Manage calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for senior leadership.
• Coordinate office operations and onboarding/offboarding activities.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global agriculture company dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing farming challenges. With industry‑leading innovation, iconic brands, and a robust technology pipeline, we help farmers maximize productivity while advancing sustainable agriculture for generations to come.

The Integrated Enterprise Systems (IES) Executive Assistant is a strategic partner focused on increasing the effectiveness, capacity, and impact of the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO). This role will provide day‑to‑day executive support, operating confidently, proactively, and independently in a fast‑paced, highly visible environment. The IES Executive Assistant role requires exceptional judgement, discretion, organizational effectiveness, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a corporate environment - helping power Corteva’s growth.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the focal point for planning, managing, and helping execute the activities related to the CDIO
• Proactively manage throughput and output tasks associated with IES priorities and initiatives
• Interface with senior leaders, external partners and peers to help drive the CDIO’s goals and objectives
• Lead coordination and synthesis of meeting pre-work and post-work actions; maintain meeting minutes and engage with appropriate stakeholders to secure necessary materials
• Orchestrate the smooth transition of CDIO conversations and meetings into clear go-forward actions and deadlines
• Manage complex, dynamic calendars; prioritize requests and proactively optimize the CDIO’s time
• Coordinate meetings, events, and other engagements; plan agendas, create/secure briefing materials, and lead action item tracking
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Manage expense reporting activities timely and efficiently
• Prepare communications; create reports, presentations and documentation
• Manage daily office operations, including file/records storage, workspace and equipment coordination, and onboarding/offboarding activities
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives

What You Bring

• Experience supporting senior executives preferred, but comparable strategic support experience within areas such as business administration, communications, or human resources is welcome
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to drive thoughtful orchestration of activities across the lifecycle
• Proactive; anticipates rather than reacts by seeing issues before they arise, thinking several steps ahead
• Ability to connect day‑to‑day meetings, decisions, and requests to larger function and business objectives
• Displays influential leadership; consistent ability to influence through relationships and credibility
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in high‑pressure environments
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and act independently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; communicates professionally and consistently
• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and comfort learning new systems and collaboration tools
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a positive, solution‑oriented approach

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 Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience 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.