Executive Assistant & Special Projects Coordinator

Requisition Number: 65943

 

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. 

 

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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose

• Serves as primary administrative support for Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs to include short, medium, and long-term scheduling, event materials preparation and management, travel arrangements, and expense reports
• Provide project management support
• Provide administrative support to visiting executives
• Assist with general office management responsibilities in absence of Government Affairs Administrator or as requested

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of SVP calendar, including scheduling internal and external group meetings and compiling final briefing materials for day ahead
• Maintain medium and long-term SVP planning calendar
• Make travel arrangements, confirm details, and prepare expense reports in Concur
• Maintain organized electronic files for SVP as well as briefing materials for GA staff
• Coordinate closely with Government Affairs Administrator in arranging requests for office/meeting space for visiting Corning staff.  Ensure appropriate support for visiting executives such as IT needs, office supplies, building and suite access, etc.
• Provide event support, including invitations/RSVP, catering, facilities management, set up, etc.
• Provide project management, including basic research and materials coordination for SVP, Global Government Affairs, and broader GA team as requested
• Draft routine correspondence and proof documents for accuracy
• In the absence of the Government Affairs Administrator, perform office functions related to events, work orders, office supply orders, deliveries, etc.

 

Travel Requirements:

•  As necessary

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; 40 hours/week; Overtime as needed; hours may adjust based on office needs.
• This is an onsite role in the Washington, DC office. 

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate Degree in Business or Bachelors degree preferred
• 3-5 years of executive level administrative and project support
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint, and Excel
• Exceptio