Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Date: Aug 14, 2026

Location: Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76124

**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

In this role, you will ensure the administration of HR programs, processes, and policies. We look for you to establish and reinforce Corning Values and positive work environment, while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the plant manager and staff i.e. manage calendars, make travel arrangements, coordinate executive visits and arrangements, manage plant visitors, prepare presentations, manage group visits i.e. tours, etc.

• Provide event coordination for facility, i.e. training events, outside plant visits, celebrations, service award events, etc.

• Provides data reporting and analysis various functions, i.e. financial head counting, recognition reporting, time to fill openings, plant service, annual staffing, etc.

• HR/Payroll administrator for A&T and M&P employees. SME on Kronos system, clears payroll for facility, audits time, instructs supervisors on use and questions, Monitors holiday and shift patterns for accuracy, etc.

• Develops plant communication and training calendars, publishes to organization.

• Acts as one of the first points of contact for employees on general requests.

• Implements HR programs / processes / policies in compliance with current legal and regulatory policies and assesses them to determine the extent to which they support Corning Values and positive work environment.

• Recommends areas for standardization of HR programs / processes / policies, as appropriate, to reduce complexity of administration and associated costs.

• Builds HR reputation through value-added interactions with customers.

• Responsible for analysis and reporting of data contained in the HR systems with a strong focus on training

• Assigns appropriate confidentiality status to materials and may take action to ensure compliance.

• Independently solves most problems on basis of examining pertinent facts.

• In addition to maintaining internal customer relations, may interact with external contacts.

• Other duties as assigned

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associates Degree in related field

• Prior administrative experience in a professional or manufacturing/plant environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Process development for repeatable results and sustained improvement.

• Able to initiate and handle multiple tasks and projects as necessary.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems and work in a team environment

• Timely and effectively communication as demonstrated through solid verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• We need you to have keen organizational skills

• Solid customer service mindset with the ability to carry themselves with a high level of professionalism

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, but also comfortable to work as part of the team

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $62,786.00 - $86,332.00 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.

**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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia