Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Administrative Assistant
US-IA-Eagle Grove
Job ID: 2025-19000 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Pipe Manufacturing Advanced Drainage Systems
Overview
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Office Administration and under the day-to-day direction of an assigned executive, this position will be a visible leader, with both internal and external constituencies, and will provide a wide variety of complex duties requiring a high degree of accuracy, initiative, independent judgment, urgency, and confidentiality.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Manage and maintain executives’ schedule and calendars
Coordinates meetings and activities of the executives including preparation of materials, physical and logistical arrangements, and travel details as required
Prepare correspondence, memorandums, and communications on behalf or at the request of the executives
Reviews and handles appropriately all mail, pursuing administrative action as needed
Manages special projects from inception to completion as directed by executives
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Demonstrated knowledge of administrative policies and procedures
Ability to organize, plan, schedule, determine priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
A collaborative person who is confident and assertive in style, but respectful of others
Team-oriented with the ability to build deep relationships and earn the respect of others
Flexible and knows how to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive material and respond to situations with poise, savvy and diplomacy
Ability to foster strong team morale and brings fun to the workplace; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue
High energy with a continuous improvement, attention to detail, and customer service mindset
Educational Requirements:
Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Experience:
3 - 5 years of administrative assistant or related experience
Physical Requirements:
The employee will be sitting at a desk for an extended period of time, so they must be able to sit in a chair for 8 hours at a time
Leadership Competencies
EEO Statement
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.