Administrative Assistant

Role Purpose

In this role, you will provide administrative and logistical support to CET Division Engineering. This role will report to the CET Global Technology & North America Regional Engineering Manager with a dotted line to the Executive Administrative Assistant of CET General Manager. This position maintains confidentiality with sensitive information both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Leadership staff encompassing calendar management, travel arrangements, and coordination of executive visits and logistics.
• Plan and execute various events, including onsite and offsite business meetings, executive gatherings, recognition ceremonies, and team-building activities.
• Serve as the CET Summer Internship Facilitator, collaborating closely with the DE HR Manager to support CET Summer interns and organize related events.
• Coordinate monthly inputs and oversee the administration process for D&E Project Updates, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Proactively gather, organize, and prepare information for discussions and meetings involving executives, internal and external stakeholders, customer engagements, and high-level corporate events.
• Manage office supplies inventory and ensure sufficient stock levels for smooth operations.
• Initiate and oversee purchase order processes and procedures to procure necessary supplies and services.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Candidates with other degrees will also be considered if accompanied by a Business or Office Administration Certification.  
• 5+ years of experience in Administrative Assistant roles
• Communication Expert: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of the corporation.  Strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, focus on error-free work and follow-up to ensure tasks are complete.
• Strategic Specialist: Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented and anticipates executive’s needs.   Decision making/problem solving skills and balanced judgment while always maintaining professional composure and demeanor.
• Innovative Leader: Networked within Corning, looks for new ideas and bases decisions on the business needs.  Exercises high level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Skilled Manager: Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, flexible, works efficiently and effectively in a dynamic high-pressure and fast paced environment.
• Technology Proficiency & Adaptability: Familiar with current trends and adaptable to new technology and processes including AI and MS Office tools. Possess strong computer and technology skills.
• Professionalism: Presence, maturity, and appearance.  Must be accessible, dependable, and reliable.