• Administrative Assistant

    Corning Incorporated (Painted Post, NY)


    Administrative Assistant

    **Date:** Sep 30, 2025

    **Location:** Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 71116

     

    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 Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

     

    We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

     

    Role Purpose

     

    Provide thorough administrative support to senior leadership of Equipment Design and Project Integration (EdPi) within MT&E. Primary support of EdPi extended leadership and other staff as needed. The incumbent to provide assistance in a professional, efficient, and quality manner while operating in a very diverse project environment with multiple conflicting priorities on a daily basis.

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities

    + Assist with administrative and support needs for the EdPi leaders and support managers

    + Provide administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, onboarding assistance, and initiatives to enhance employee morale.

    + Organize director’s time (calendar and daily leadership needs).

    + Travel Arrangements (including shuttle, CONCUR, and American Express).

    + Coordinate logistics and details for department and MT&E events.

    + Onboard new hire actions, IT requests, e-tad facilitation, and space requirements for the Directorate.

    + Support contractor process to ensure efficiency and compliance

    + Manage monthly ETADs by sending reminders, overseeing account management, and ensuring timely updates.

    + Proxy approval for Fieldglass work orders

    + Maintain and order office supplies within the departmental budget considerations

    + Input PeopleSoft Purchase Orders

    + Serve department SPITS Coordinator

    + Space management for group and maintenance requests

    + Work effectively with other admins within the department and division to provide optimum support. Provide back-up support when needed.

    + Prepare presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and Power BI reports as requested using appropriate skills and software.

    + Update and maintain the SharePoint, and MS Teams sites.

    + Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize departmental processes.

    + Encourage and foster collaboration across global teams to align goals and streamline processes.

    + Provide training to team members on newly released corporate tools to ensure smooth adoption and effective utilization.

    + Stay current with emerging technologies by participating in annual training and development opportunities.

    + Provide Department Archive Record Management (DARM) support to the EdPi team, assisting with audits, sharing expertise, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

    + Assist the managers with special projects or needs as requested.

    Experiences/Education - Required

    + AAS Degree in Business Administration.

    + Administrative experience with strong technical computer and software skills.

    + Experience with the following: PeopleSoft, MS365 Applications (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook – mail and calendar).

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

    Experiences/Education - Desired

    + Proficiency in Concur expenses and travel functions knowledge.

    + Eagerness to take on additional responsibilities.

    + Strong work ethic, high degree of Commitment and Initiative.

    + Customer-Focused Orientation.

    + Work effectively both as a team player and an individual performer.

    + Ability to work the internal network and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

     

    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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

     

    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, and career from day one

     

    + As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

    + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

    + 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.

    + 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

     

    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.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Corning