Senior Executive Assistant to VP, Strategy & Marketing

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the VP, Portfolio Strategy & Marketing Office.

The role demands exceptional judgment, superb organization, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced corporate environment with discretion and integrity. You will manage the VP's calendar, coordinate travel and events, prepare briefing materials, and act as a trusted liaison across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in administrative environment, and a minimum of 2 years supporting at the VP level or above.
• Expert level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Word, Excel, and 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.
• Ability to navigate web and email at high competency knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management of VP's calendar and schedules.
• Coordinate event speaking engagements with communications team to prepare for each engagement.
• Plan and organize meetings; assemble agenda, arrange location and tech, and prepare briefing notes.
• Craft travel packs and coordinate international travel logistics for the VP.
• Support VP via proxy for communications and approvals, routing routine matters for disposition.
• Arrange global travel and manage VP expenses, coordinating with airlines and services.
• Provide analytical support for special projects, including data collection and reporting.
• Prepare itineraries and briefings for large corporate events such as GSX.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and mentor other Admin staff; lead the Admin network.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting planning

Travel coordination

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the VP, Portfolio Strategy & Marketing Office.

The role demands exceptional judgment, superb organization, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced corporate environment with discretion and integrity. You will manage the VP's calendar, coordinate travel and events, prepare briefing materials, and act as a trusted liaison across teams.