Executive Administrative Assistant

Full Time
Corning, NY 14831
Posted
Job description

Date: May 2, 2023

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 60543


Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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 life
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Scope/Purpose of Position

Provide executive administrative support to the General Manager and Vice President of Automotive Glass Solutions. Demonstrates knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information both internally and externally. Handles calendar and conflicting priorities for the GM and the business team as required. External contacts involve obtaining or providing information on matters of importance to the organization and may be of a sensitive nature. Mentors, guides, and ensures a collaborative and supportive environment for the AGS admin team. Provides lead role in managing administrative and logistic details for our business work site in Sullivan Park (WW building). This role works closely with the AGS business team to track and report out on business objectives for reporting purposes.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support GM during business hours and after hours as required to help assure requirements are met by managing all aspects of calendar, phone, and travel.
  • Interface with all levels of Corning management, including Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and their assistants, Corporate Management Group (CMG) and their assistants.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role when handling information that is highly classified, critical, or sensitive in nature.
  • Collaborate with assistants across all businesses and functions, including CEO office on business meetings and logistics.
  • Serve as point of contact for customers at the executive leadership level.
  • Arrange complex travel (both domestic and international). Assemble required travel documents including visas and detailed itineraries. Request corporate aircraft as needed.
  • Event planning: for on site and off site business meetings, executive meetings/events, recognition, and team building.
  • Supports executive visits to Sullivan Park/AGS by working directly with SP event team
  • Mentor, guide and lead the AGS admin team
  • Provide administrative backup support to senior level management.
  • Compile and process expense reports using Concur.
  • Provides support to CES tradeshow for the business and GM
  • Partners with HR team on employee communications or events coming from the GM office.
  • Main point of contact for the WW Building

Required Education/Experience

  • Associates degree desired or equivalent experience as demonstrated by skills and performance
  • 5-8 years of progressive experience in administrative assistant roles.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written with all levels of the corporation. Exercises a high level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Possess strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, and focus on error-free work.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, flexible, works efficiently and effectively in a dynamic fast paced environment with minimal supervision

Occasional domestic travel needed, CES tradeshow in January


This position does not support immigration sponsorship.


Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, pad parental leave, mental health/substance, fitness, and disease management programs.
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.



Nearest Major Market: Corning

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