Local College Co-op: Business Finance Credit

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 meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting part‑time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, 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 Midland 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.

The position exists to provide administrative support for the Business Finance Credit team.

• Coordinating customer credit reviews
• Obtaining supporting documentation
• Data input and basic financial analysis
• Business/credit performance reporting
• Organizing meetings and taking meeting minutes
• Small ad‑hoc projects

There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Finance, Accounting, or IT majors may be the best fit for this position.

The preferred candidate will have a working knowledge of MS Excel or an interest in mastering data management in MS Excel and other MS Office programs.

• Student must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal/external stakeholders.
• 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.

• Data Analysis
  - Analyzes financial and credit data to support business activities.
• Digital Fluency
  - Uses Excel and other digital tools to manage and report data.
• Attention to Detail
  - Ensures work is accurate, complete, and high quality.
• Communication
  - Communicates clearly and professionally with key stakeholders.
• Planning & Prioritization
  - Organizes tasks effectively and meets committed deadlines.
• Collaboration
  - Works effectively with team members and business partners.
• Initiative
  - Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion.

• 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 Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term…