Administrative Assistant

Location: Corning, NY (Local Candidates Only)

Pay Rate: $19.05/hour
Duration: 1-Year Contract (Depending on performance and business need. Possibly extensions/conversion available.)

Schedule

100% Onsite | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the role

The Fountain Group is hiring an Administrative Assistant II for a prominent client in Corning, NY. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and enjoys supporting multiple teams. This long-term contract position will serve as a floating administrative assistant, providing coverage and support across departments when other administrative staff are out of the office or on leave.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AAS) in Business Administration preferred with 2-3 years of administrative experience, OR 1+ years of related administrative experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Comfortable supporting multiple leaders and shifting priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Experience using Concur for travel and expense reporting
• Previous experience with Corning systems and processes
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and adapt to different teams

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple departments, leaders, and project teams
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate department activities
• Arrange domestic and international travel and process expense reports
• Create and manage purchase orders using PeopleSoft
• Assist with onboarding activities for new employees
• Prepare presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and other business documents
• Update and maintain SharePoint and Microsoft Teams sites
• Coordinate department meetings, events, and customer visits
• Order office supplies and manage office support functions
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Support records management, shipping requests, and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable 1-year contract
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting multiple business groups within a global organization
• Collaborative, professional work environment
• Great opportunity for experienced administrative professionals looking for long-term contract work