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Job Purpose and Impact
The Executive Team Assistant - Digital Technology & Data (DT&D) will be a strategic partner to the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and their team by providing administrative assistance at the executive level, coordinating projects, managing calendars, coordinating meeting agendas, and drafting and delivering internal communication on behalf of the CIDO and the DT&D Leadership Team. In this role, you will understand the Information and Digital function and multiple parts of the business and act as a sounding board and thought partner for the CIDO, the DT&D Leadership Team, and other Executive Team Assistants, serving as a primary source for their communications with other executives in the organization, clients or major stakeholders. You will also partner, support, coach and help train other DT&D administrative assistants throughout the DT&D function.
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Key Accountabilities
- Schedule and prioritize the CIDO's calendar, including meetings, appointments and travel arrangements, coordinating and planning internal and external meetings to ensure optimal use of time and acting as a gatekeeper to make decisions on relative priorities of meetings and appointments.
- Arrange complex and detailed travel itineraries, accommodation, and transportation for the executive leaders, anticipating and proactively addressing any potential travel issues or changes.
- Prepare meetings as delegated by the CIDO, including coordinating and managing meetings, gathering meeting materials in advance, and overseeing logistics.
- Partner collaboratively with executive leaders and key partners to coordinate projects, ensuring that progress is made in a timely way and that any demands on the CIDO's schedule are understood and agreed upon, and assisting with any necessary follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Partner and support the coordination of key internal and external partnerships and organizations. Available to support as needed key engagements with Board of Directors, Family Shareholders, and the Executive Team, in partnership with fellow executive administrative assistants and key partners.
- Partner with the other executive administrative assistants to provide a collaborative and connected executive administrative team supporting the respective executive leaders and leadership teams.
- Handle a high volume of tasks, information and communications in a way that upholds the company's culture, champions its brand, and maintains the leaders' reputation internally and externally.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information, applying utmost confidentiality and sensitivity in the dissemination of information and maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
- Serve as the point of contact for CIDO to solve issues and inquiries, including developing action plans and escalating for further prioritization.
- Independently solve complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex and ambiguous issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years of related work experience.
- Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems.
- Confirmed work experience with executive levels leading global teams in a matrixed organization.
- Practical knowledge of international travel requirements and coordination.
- Confirmed experience coordinating projects and leading and orchestrating key deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven agility in managing frequent changes, high-pressure situations, and adapting to changing plans effectively.
- Maintains highest confidentiality, displaying executive presence and resourcefulness with board and senior leadership.
- Proven expertise in executing tasks swiftly and efficiently, ensuring timely project completion. Skilled in prioritizing and managing time-sensitive projects with high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to foster collaboration across different teams and departments, establishing strong connections that facilitate seamless communication and cooperation.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying and connecting disparate ideas and components to create cohesive solutions.
- Proven capability in building and nurturing relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring mutual trust and respect.
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Additional Position Information
The expected salary for this position is $90,000-$125,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.