Remote Executive Assistant to VP, Business Development

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced executive assistant to directly support the Vice President of Business Development and Technology Partnerships, Security & Collaboration.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, expenses, meeting logistics, and communications with senior leadership, partners, vendors, and clients. This role requires initiative, high integrity, discretion, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage confidential information while balancing

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in administrative environment.
• Experience supporting a principal who was at the director level or above (≥2 years).
• Expert level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in calendar management, planning meetings and coordinating travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to connect with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage VP's calendar and prioritize meetings.
• Coordinate events and speaking engagements with communications team.
• Plan and organize meetings, agendas, locations, tech, and briefing documents.
• Prepare travel briefs and travel packs for international and large domestic events.
• Assist with correspondence and approvals as proxy.
• Manage travel and expenses for VP, including airline coordination.
• Provide analytical support for special projects and reports.
• Brief itineraries for large corporate events and accompany VP.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Windows applications (Outlook, Word,  

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced executive assistant to directly support the Vice President of Business Development and Technology Partnerships, Security & Collaboration.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, expenses, meeting logistics, and communications with senior leadership, partners, vendors, and clients. This role requires initiative, high integrity, discretion, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage confidential information while balancing