Local College Co-op - Consumer Solutions (Administration)

Dow; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow is seeking a part-time student co-op in Auburn, MI to provide essential administrative support for Product Development R&D. The role runs year-round for at least one full year, with a schedule of up to 16 hours per week during school terms and business hours.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited college/university near Auburn and can commit to the role, while maintaining academic progress. SAP experience is a plus, and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must deliver quality work, pay attention to details, and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• SAP experience would be beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office support (mail, phones, document management).
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding for employees and contractors.
• Process purchase orders and expense reporting; maintain distribution lists.
• Schedule meetings, manage conference rooms, catering, and logistics.
• Maintain office resources, keys, and shared spaces.
• Serve as Safety Administrator and support reporting activities.
• Manage team records and collaboration spaces; back up team members as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in accredited college/university near Auburn site

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple— to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningrole, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Auburn, MI. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Auburn Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long‑term, year‑round, undergraduate student position—at least one full year in duration—while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi‑national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co‑op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

The position exists to provide administrative support for Dow Consumers Solutions– Product Development R&D located in Auburn, MI.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office support, including mail distribution, phone coverage, document management, and supply coordination.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees and contractors.
• Support departmental operations through purchase order processing, expense reporting, work request entry, and distribution list maintenance.
• Schedule meetings and events, including conference room management, visitor coordination, catering, and logistics support.
• Maintain office and building resources, including conference rooms, printers, occupancy reports, keys, nameplates, and shared spaces.
• Serve as department Safety Administrator and support required reporting activities.
• Manage team records, personnel lists, file sharing resources, and collaboration spaces.
• Provide backup support to administrative and co‑op team members as needed.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion. Student must be efficient and productive and be able to keep up with deadlines committed to. Student should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with the team. Student should be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude. Able to communicate and relate well with those internal and external to the company. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed. Must be an organized self‑starter exhibiting good judgment and the flexibility to adapt to priority changes and demands. Must be able to apply software applications to respond to requests with attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, is required. SAP experience would be beneficial, but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• MS Applications (Excel, PowerPoint): Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share information clearly and effectively.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, influence others, and contribute to team success.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and build positive working relationships.
• Data Management: Ability to organize, maintain, and analyze data with accuracy and attention to detail.

Critical Requirements of the Local Student Co‑Op Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Auburn Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred.
• Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year‑round at least 16 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours (8am‑5pm, Mon‑Fri…max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area).
• Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 2 days a week; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time‑management skills are absolutely required.
• Since this is a Local Co‑op position, candidates must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying.
• Any current Dow college co‑ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co‑op job posting.
• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and will verify school‑related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow’s equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.