Executive Assistant, SVP, Technology

Cisco

. Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting requests, track commitments, and follow up on action items .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $117,100 - $148,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Proven ability to provide analytical support and mentor junior administrative staff in a high-tech environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationData CompilationReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentAttention to DetailAbility to MultitaskUtmost Integrity

Tools & Technologies

Windows ApplicationsWordExcelPowerPointEmail

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryExecutive SupportConfidential Information HandlingCross-Functional CollaborationAdministrative Community Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting requests, track commitments, and follow up on action items
Coordinate the SVP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, technology requirements, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel briefing packs for international trips
Act as proxy for authorized communications and approvals
Answer and filter routine inquiries, resolve issues, and provide recommendations when executive action is required
Arrange global travel and itineraries, manage Cisco expenses, and coordinate airline upgrades
Provide analytical support for special projects through research, problem analysis, data compilation, and report preparation
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle highly critical and confidential matters and materials
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and administrators
Participate in the cross-functional EA network and lead the administrative community
Operate proactively and independently amid ambiguity, changing schedules, and competing priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ 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 at all levels
High competency navigating the web and email
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, utmost integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Proven ability to multitask and work in a focused manner
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, vesting after continued employment
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 full-time 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
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
Global Services travel upgrade benefits when available
Professional growth opportunities
Collaborative global work environment