Job Description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa - Dubuque
Function: Other
Title: Part-Time Student - Office Assistant - Dubuque, IA - 113081
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND .

Your Responsibilties

As a Part Time Student – Office Assistant for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA , you will:

• Schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and maintain appointment calendars on behalf of department managers or supervisors; may coordinate meeting amenities (i.e. refreshments, etc.). 
• Researche, resolve and respond to inquiries/concerns from internal and/or external customers. Escalate complex issues for resolution as appropriate. 
• Gathers, creates, maintains and/or summarizes potentially sensitive or confidential data from various sources in order to complete reports and special projects and/or provide timely information to various customers. 
• Distributes information as appropriate to department members.
• Updates and maintains databases, systems applications or files to ensure accurate and current information is available for use by others. May develop and maintain more complex web sites with the assistance of basic web-publishing software applications. 
• May organize/maintain records of Supervisor's or others' projects and correspondence, following up on pending items; may facilitate/organize workflow through the supervisor's office, ensuring follow-up items are addressed. 
• May create and maintain sensitive department records; uses data to prepare letters and memoranda at the direction of the supervisor.

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

• Available to work during the academic year 16 - 20 hours a week
• Available to work during the summer semester 30 - 40 hours/weekly
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Dubuque, IA, on a daily basis year-round
• Communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to interpret data and self-direct accordingly
• Attention to detail
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Willingness to identify opportunities and propose solutions
• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Communication, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Administration, Manufacturing Technology/Engineering; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university Graduation date of May 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience working in a team environment
• Interest or experience in an office environment
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Interest in Microsoft Office applications such as Power BI, Power Apps

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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