About this role
Requisition Number: 79161 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.
Role Purpose Coordinate the business operations of the Wright Program, partnering with Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Human Resources, recruiting, and leadership to deliver an efficient participant experience and sustain the program as a key engineering talent pipeline for Corning.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate participant recruiting, onboarding, transitions, and offboarding, including communications and alignment with HR, IT, hiring managers, and program leaders.
- Manage program schedules, meetings, plant tours, events, documentation, and follow-up activities.
- Maintain program data, dashboards, and reports to track hiring, placement, retention, milestones, and recruiting effectiveness.
- Prepare clear updates and materials for participants, managers, Manufacturing partners, and leadership.
- Support program branding, recruiting outreach, and continuous improvement of processes and participant experience.
Travel
Requirements
- Approximately 5–10% domestic travel, including occasional multi-day trips.
Hours of work / work schedule / flex-time
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on program activities and travel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, communications, manufacturing or engineering disciplines.
- 3+ years of program coordination, project support, administrative, recruiting, or related experience supporting cross-functional teams across multiple functions and locations in a fast-paced corporate or manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years of veritable experience with demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and data reporting or visualization tools such as creating dashboards, reports, or presentations for leadership to support decision-making leading to improvement of processes.
- 2+ years of experience with demonstrated superior ability in both written and verbal communication to support stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organization, exhibiting sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information and protecting intellectual property; while promoting a collaborative approach to build effective relationships across business and manufacturing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with employee onboarding, recruiting, event planning, or early-career development programs.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $107,662.00 - $148,035.00 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 of race, 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 [email protected] .