Job Description

Requisition Number: 71292

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 Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose

In this role, you will provide administrative and logistical support to CET Division Engineering. This role will report to the CET Global Technology & North America Regional Engineering Manager with a dotted line to the Executive Administrative Assistant of CET General Manager. This position maintains confidentiality with sensitive information both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Leadership staff encompassing calendar management, travel arrangements, and coordination of executive visits and logistics.
• Plan and execute various events, including onsite and offsite business meetings, executive gatherings, recognition ceremonies, and team-building activities.
• Serve as the CET Summer Internship Facilitator, collaborating closely with the DE HR Manager to support CET Summer interns and organize related events.
• Coordinate monthly inputs and oversee the administration process for D&E Project Updates, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Proactively gather, organize, and prepare information for discussions and meetings involving executives, internal and external stakeholders, customer engagements, and high-level corporate events.
• Manage office supplies inventory and ensure sufficient stock levels for smooth operations.
• Initiate and oversee purchase order processes and procedures to procure necessary supplies and services.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Candidates with other degrees will also be considered if accompanied by a Business or Office Administration Certification.  
• 5+ years of experience in Administrative Assistant roles
• Communication Expert : Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of the corporation.  Strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, focus on error-free work and follow-up to ensure tasks are complete.
• Strategic Specialist : Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented and anticipates executive’s needs.   Decision making/problem solving skills and balanced judgment while always maintaining professional composure and demeanor.
• Innovative Leader: Networked within Corning, looks for new ideas and bases decisions on the business needs.  Exercises high level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Skilled Manager : Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, flexible, works efficiently and effectively in a dynamic high-pressure and fast paced environment.
• Technology Proficiency & Adaptability : Familiar with current trends and adaptable to new technology and processes including AI and MS Office tools. Possess strong computer and technology skills.
• Professionalism : Presence, maturity, and appearance.  Must be accessible, dependable, and reliable.

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. 

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.

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 accommodations@corning.com .

Job Tags

Full time, Summer internship, Flexible hours,

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