Administrative Assistant

Corning Inc.; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension and retirement plan

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning Inc. seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level executive support to senior leaders at the Tewksbury, MA site. This on-site role manages complex schedules, global travel, and executive communications as a trusted partner in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 3+ years of admin experience, strong Microsoft Office proficiency, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Monday–Friday on-site work with some after-hours flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive-level administrative support.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• On-site daily in Tewksbury, MA with standard Mon–Fri hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and communications for senior leaders.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, visas, and itineraries.
• Plan executive events, offsite meetings, and customer visits.
• Prepare executive materials and process expense reports.

Skills

Executive administrative experience

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Concur

Teams

SharePoint

OneNote

OneDrive

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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 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, automotive, and solar 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 light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Corning is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level executive support to senior leaders at our Tewksbury, MA site. In this on-site role, you'll manage complex schedules, global travel, and executive-level communications — serving as a trusted partner to leadership in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, communications, and logistics for multiple senior leaders across domestic and international time zones
• Coordinate comprehensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visa and passport requirements, and proactive responses to schedule changes
• Plan and execute executive events, offsite meetings, customer visits, and team activities, managing all logistics including catering, transportation, and hospitality
• Serve as the primary coordination point for customer-facing meetings and external engagements; liaise directly with customer administrative teams and external stakeholders
• Develop and refine executive-level materials for business reviews and leadership discussions; process expense reports and support broader administrative team coverage and onboarding

Experiences/Education - Required

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of experience providing administrative support to senior-level executives
• Daily on-site availability in Tewksbury, MA; standard Monday–Friday schedule with occasional flexibility for after-hours business needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency with Microsoft collaboration tools including Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, and OneDrive
• Experience processing expense reports using Concur or a comparable platform
• Ability to manage complex domestic and international travel logistics, including visa and passport coordination
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with sound judgment and discretion
• Associate's degree in Business or a related field
• 5+ years of executive administrative experience in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Experience creating polished executive-level meeting materials, including presentation formatting and content coordination
• Experience supporting new team member integration and onboarding
• Experience applying company-specific IT systems and administrative software

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$62,786.00-$86,332.00 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 ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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] .