Administrative Assistant

Requisition Number: 70075

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 
Join us.​ 

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Role Purpose

Provides direct administrative support to Business Director and any other assigned leaders. We look for you to demonstrate knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures. You will have access to sensitive information and will need to maintain confidentiality. This role will handle calendars and conflicting priorities/deadlines for leadership and divisional staff. Contacts are frequent within and outside the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, reserve conference rooms, provide technical support for conference calls and/or arrange appropriate media support
• Lead or assist event planning (offsite meetings, special events, recognition, team building)
• Prepare and review expense reports using Concur and purchase orders using PeopleSoft
• Handle domestic and international travel arrangements, visas and passports
• Collaborate with the Solar MAP admin team to advance office technologies, share standard methodologies, and provide back-up coverage

Experiences/Education - Required

• 3+ years of experience in Administrative Assistant roles
• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional, organized, detail oriented, manages multiple priorities
• Stays current on trends and is willing to adapt to new technologies and processes
• Excellent Outlook skills and MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); strong knowledge of computer software including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
• Handles confidential and proprietary information with discretion and sound judgment
• Excellent communication skills – clear and succinct in a variety of communications settings and styles

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Associates degree desired
• Ability to quickly learn company operations, policies, procedures, and businesses
• Uses processes and standard tools and techniques to solve problems and drive improvements
• Experience in Corning specific IT programs and software (Concur, WebEx, SharePoint, PeopleSoft Procurement)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $49,636.00 - $68,250.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.    
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .