Executive Assistant, SVP, Engineering – AI Software & Platform

Cisco

. Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, including prioritizing conflicting meeting requests .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesLead💰 $125,700 - $159,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while providing analytical support for special projects. Capable of effectively communicating with executive staff and managing confidential matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationExpert-Level Knowledge of Windows ApplicationsVerbal and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationData CompilationReport PreparationAnalytical SupportAction Item SupervisionLogistics ManagementConfidential Matter HandlingMentorship

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Windows ApplicationsWordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryExecutive SupportAdministrative Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, including prioritizing conflicting meeting requests
Supervise executive action items and commitments and follow up on completion
Coordinate the SVP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, agendas, locations, technology, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel packs for international trips
Support communications and approvals as an authorized proxy
Answer, filter, and resolve inquiries and follow up on disposition
Provide mentorship to administrative community members
Arrange global travel and manage Cisco expenses
Provide analytical support for special projects through research, analysis, data compilation, and report preparation
Handle critical and confidential matters and materials
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators
Participate in and lead the cross-functional EA and administrative communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years supporting at the VP level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients
High competency navigating web and email
BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred
Past work experience in the high-tech industry preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies