Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

** Date:
** May 27, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74700

** 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, automotive, and solar 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.

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.

** Role Purpose*
* Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director and the overall Thin Films and Coatings capability organization. This role is critical in maintaining a positive, efficient and well-coordinated environment and acts as the primary point of contact for the team. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a highly diversified group of scientists, engineers & technicians.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Manage complex calendaring and administrative support for a Director and leadership team.

+ Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and documentation.

+ Ensure calendars reflect key business deadlines, deliverables, and priority events.

+ Prepare meeting agendas and leadership‑level presentations.

+ Support facilitation of leadership meetings and events.

+ Compile safety, compliance, and intellectual property reporting inputs.

+ Maintain organizational charts, distribution lists, and team records.

+ Process expense reports and monitor timely task completion.

+ Manage logistics for meetings, vendor visits, tours, and small customer engagements.

+ Plan and coordinate offsite meetings, recognition events, and team‑building activities.

+ Maintain team SharePoint sites, including access permissions and content updates.

+ Partner with HR to support employee processes and annual talent activities.

+ Build and maintain dashboards to support portfolio and resource visibility.

+ Serve as administrative liaison for vendors and contract workforce partners.

+ Collaborate with administrative partners to ensure seamless coverage and support.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + AAS degree in business or equivalent work experience.

+ Strong computer skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint.

+ Handles confidential information with discretion.

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

+ Build and maintain professional relationships.

+ Demonstrates professional presence and demeanor.

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* + Professional, courteous, positive attitude;
Highly organized;
Able to work in fast-paced environments.

+ Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment.

+ Proactive, demonstrated ability to take the lead and influence the outcome.

+ Eager to take on additional responsibilities outside normal scope of position.

+ Ability to learn new software applications (e.g. Concur, ETAD).

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