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Executive Assistant

Date: Dec 20, 2024

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66222

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position

Provides executive administrative support to a Corning Optical Communications (COC) leadership team member and members of their staff.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Handles details of items that are highly confidential and critical in nature daily

• Point of contact for outside companies at the executive leadership level

• Contacts internal and external executive leadership on matters that are of a sensitive nature to the company

• Management of senior leader during business hours and after hours when required (business and personal)

• Interface directly with Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Corporate Officers, and their executive assistants

• Manage all aspects of calendar, phone, and travel for business and personal needs

• Event planning: Offsite executive meetings and events including team building

• Manage and process expense reports using Concur

• Proactively directs, collects, and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings for the senior leader, internal and external individuals, customer meetings, as well as materials for high level corporate meetings (internal and external)

• Manage complex travel arrangements (both domestic and international) and proactively stay ahead of changes including management of all travel documents and management of corporate aircraft requests (business and personal) as required

• Manage and maintain supplies for the office

• Initiate and manage purchase order processes and procedures

• Provide administrative back up support to senior level management

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Administrative and/or Executive Assistant roles supporting senior level leaders/executives in a corporate setting

• Communication Expert: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels. Strong organizational and administrative skills, superb attention to detail, focus on error-free work and follow up to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner

• Strategic Thinking: Highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented and anticipates senior leader’s needs. Strong crisis management, decision making/problem solving skills and balanced judgement while always maintaining professional demeanor. Must be able to foresee large and small obstacles or opportunities ahead of time to alleviate complexity. The leader should feel organized and supported.

• Innovative: Well-networked within Corning, leads by example, looks for new ideas and bases decisions on the needs of the leader. Exercises a high level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively in a high-pressure and fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Technical Skills: Strong computer and general technology skills with advanced capabilities with Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, SAP tools, etc.

Soft Skills

• Trustworthy partner

• Strong independent work ethic with the ability to meet/exceed objectives and timelines

• Attention to detail with superior organizational skills

• Proactive communication skills effectively adapted to topics and audiences

• Ability to work interactively across cross-functional teams

• Approachable, calm, and professional style

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $60,530.00 - $83,230.00 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.

​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 ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, 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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

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