Advanta US is an operating unit of Advanta, a global seed business that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed. Advanta is one of the international leaders in the research, development, production, processing, marketing and sale of high-performance agricultural seeds.

Responsible for providing administrative support to the Research Station staff, including coordinating functions required for the office to run smoothly on a daily basis. This may include, but is not limited to, providing executive-level support to management, reception and telephone duties, office supply purchasing, filing, data entry and light bookkeeping.

Major Job Responsibilities: 

• Assume receptionist duties, assist callers and/or refer to appropriate staff members as required.
• Provide executive administrative support to Research Station staff.
• Assist other executive staff with administrative and clerical duties as requested.
• Facilitate travel arrangements for domestic and foreign visitors and employees as needed.
• Generate necessary reports from company Enterprise Reporting systems.
• Receive and distribute mail and shipments, both incoming and outgoing.
• Prepare professional correspondence as needed.
• Order office supplies and monitor inventory.
• Facilitate special events and meeting planning.
• Maintain appropriate and professional relationships with colleagues, customers and vendors.

Job Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years of clerical and/or administrative experience. Executive level administrative support preferred.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven self-starter with ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of general office machines and telephone system.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and customers across the global organization.
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred

Educational Background:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Travel Requirements:

Negligible. Possible local travel for various assignments and duties.

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications

Please send application and CV to Michael Nesti, michael.nesti@uniphos.com