Executive Assistant, SVP, Technology (Remote)

Cisco•New York, NY

1d•$117,100 - $148,500•Remote

About The Position

Cisco is seeking a seasoned Executive Assistant to support the SVP, Technology in Engineering within its Security, Observability, and Data Platform group. The role can be performed from any location in the United States, with a preference for candidates in the CT or ET time zones. The assistant manages the SVP’s schedule, meetings, engagements, travel, correspondence, and expenses, and provides analytical support for special projects. The position involves handling highly critical and confidential matters and materials, supporting large corporate events, and mentoring administrative colleagues. The role requires a proactive, self-motivated professional who can operate with limited direction and ambiguity, exercise independent judgment, balance strategic and tactical priorities, and respond effectively to changing schedules. The Executive Assistant is also expected to improve administrative practices, work collaboratively across the organization, and lead the community of administrators.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in an administrative environment.
At least 2 years of experience supporting a VP or higher-level executive.
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to connect with executive and senior staff at all levels and with clients.
High competency navigating the web and using email.
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, integrity, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, make decisions, work collaboratively, and handle routine tasks independently with little instruction on new projects.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
Previous work experience in the high-tech industry.

Responsibilities

Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting meeting requests, track action items and commitments, and follow up to ensure completion.
Maintain a list of the SVP’s speaking engagements and coordinate with the communications team to prepare content and ensure the SVP is ready for each engagement.
Plan and coordinate meetings, including agendas, locations, technology requirements, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and post-meeting action items.
Prepare briefing packs for international travel, combining event information, travel logistics, and customer or team requests.
Act as an authorized proxy for communications and approvals; respond to inquiries, route routine matters, follow up on their disposition, and resolve issues within established policies and guidelines.
Make in-depth global travel arrangements and itineraries, manage Cisco expenses, and work with airlines to arrange available Global Services upgrades.
Provide analytical support for special projects by researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports.
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events, such as GSX, when executive support is needed.
Handle highly critical and confidential matters and materials with discretion.
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators, participate in a cross-functional EA network, and lead the organization’s community of administrators.
Exercise independent judgment over the SVP’s calendar and time, adapt calmly to unplanned schedule changes, and identify innovative improvements to established ways of working.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification.
Paid sick time, with limited carry-forward of unused sick time.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Eligible employees may receive Cisco restricted stock units.