Strategic Executive Assistant to SVP of Engineering | Hybrid

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President in a hybrid San Jose, CA role. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, arrange meetings, and act as a trusted liaison with staff, executives, customers and vendors.

We value excellent communication, discretion, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The role also includes mentoring other admins and leading cross-functional EA collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in administrative environment.
• Experience supporting at VP level or above.
• Expert knowledge of Windows apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong calendar management and travel coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with executives.
• Ability to navigate web and email at high competency.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: manage SVP's calendar and daily schedule with prioritization.
• Event Speaking Engagement Coordination: keep SVP engagements organized with content needs.
• Meeting Planning and Organization: assemble agendas, logistics and briefing notes.
• Travel Briefing Preparation: create travel packs for international trips.
• Correspondence/Approvals: proxy for communications and approvals as needed.
• Travel and Expense Management: arrange global travel and handle expenses.
• Special Projects: analytical support for executive initiatives.
• Confidentiality: handle highly confidential matters with care.
• Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and admins.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting planning

Travel coordination

Verbal communication

Executive support

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Cisco is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President in a hybrid San Jose, CA role. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, arrange meetings, and act as a trusted liaison with staff, executives, customers and vendors.

We value excellent communication, discretion, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The role also includes mentoring other admins and leading cross-functional EA collaboration.