Administrative Assistant

Corning Inc.; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 179,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Company-wide bonuses

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a senior leader by coordinating priorities, communications, and daily operations with professionalism and discretion.

The role requires fluent English, 3–5 years of EA/Administrative Assistant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work across locations and time zones. Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute across functions.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to a senior leader and coordinate priorities and communications.
• Manage complex calendar, meetings, calls, and travel arrangements (domestic and international).
• Serve as liaison with internal/external stakeholders with discretion.
• Prepare and organize executive documents, presentations, and reports.
• Coordinate meetings, leadership sessions, and team activities.
• Anticipate needs and develop practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong organizational skills

Prioritization

High reliability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you the person who keeps everything moving—anticipating what is needed and connecting people and priorities?

Join Corning as an Administrative Assistant and help make an impact across the organization.

What is your role?

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be a trusted partner to a senior leader, providing high-level administrative and operational support that enables effective decision-making and seamless day‑to‑day operations. You will manage complex priorities, communications, and logistics with professionalism, discretion, and a proactive mindset.

This role is ideal for a resourceful, highly organized professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, building strong relationships across functions, and contributing wherever coordination and administrative expertise can help move the team forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to a senior leader, ensuring efficient coordination of priorities, communications, and daily operations.
• Manage a complex calendar, meetings, calls, and domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, representing the leader with professionalism, responsiveness, and discretion.
• Prepare, edit, and organize correspondence, presentations, reports, meeting materials, and other executive-level documents.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, customer engagements, leadership sessions, offsite meetings, recognition programs, and team‑building activities.
• Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and proactively develop practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manage sensitive information and critical daily matters with sound judgment, confidentiality, and close attention to detail.
• Process expense reports in Concur and initiate and manage purchase orders and related administrative processes.
• Partner closely with teams across the Manufacturing Center, Corporate Communications, and other functions to support shared priorities and effective coordination.
• Maintain office supplies and support administrative processes that contribute to efficient team operations.
• Build collaborative working relationships with executive assistants and colleagues across locations and functions; provide coverage and coordination support as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a team‑oriented approach by contributing to evolving business needs and organizational priorities.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken
• 3–5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional presence and a high level of reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and shifting demands with strong attention to detail.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new tools and processes.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including a focus on accurate, error‑free work and consistent follow‑up.
• Comfortable working across locations, cultures, and time zones.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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.

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.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Benefits

• 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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company‑sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.

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 [e-mail] .