Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Date: May 27, 2026

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.

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.

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).

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.