Executive Assistant

Job description

Requisition Number

75451 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 Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategically manage all aspects of calendar for business needs
• Manage complex travel arrangements (both domestic and international) and proactively stay ahead of changes, including but not limited to management of all travel documents, schedules, and corporate aircraft arrangements
• Interface directly with Senior Leadership Team, Corporate Officers, Board of Directors (occasionally), and their executive assistants
• Lead the planning and the execution of (offsite) executive meetings, VIP visits/events, etc
• Collaborate with local and global teams on daily basis
• Handle items that are highly confidential and critical in nature Required capabilities:

Cross-cultural, cross-regional communication skills

• English proficiency, ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of the corporation, across geographies

Work as a team

• collaborate with US counterpart to support business priorities and the senior executive’s day to day functions

Professionalism

• highly responsive, reliable, and mature; able to deliver error-free execution on timely basis, exercise highest level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality

Strong organizational and administrative skills

• attention to details; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• ability to think thoroughly and strategically, anticipating senior executive’s needs; strong decision making/problem solving skills dealing with ad-hoc issues

Cultural fit

• hard-working and highly motivated self-starter, collaborative team-player, fast learner Required Education: Associates degree or above Nice-to-have capabilities/experience:
• 10+ years of experience in Executive Assistant roles in multinational companies
• Overseas experience – academic or professional 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 [email protected].