Executive Assistant – VP, Portfolio Strategy and Marketing

Cisco

. Provide direct support to the VP, Portfolio Strategy & Marketing Office .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $117,100 - $148,500 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 maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Capable of providing analytical support and mentoring within an administrative environment, particularly at the VP level or above.

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 PreparationWindows ApplicationsWordExcelPowerPointAnalytical Support

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentAttention to DetailAbility to MultitaskUtmost Integrity

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Expenses ManagementTravel Logistics CoordinationCommunication Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryExecutive SupportAdministrative EnvironmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct support to the VP, Portfolio Strategy & Marketing Office
Manage the VP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting requests, track commitments, and follow up on action items
Coordinate the VP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and coordinate meetings, including agendas, locations, technology requirements, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel packs for international trips, combining event information, travel logistics, and customer/team requests
Act as proxy for communications and approvals when authorized
Answer and filter inquiries, resolve issues within policies, and provide recommendations when executive action is required
Make global travel arrangements and manage Cisco expenses, including itinerary optimization and airline coordination
Provide analytical support for special projects through research, analysis, data compilation, and report preparation
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle critical and confidential matters and materials
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and administrators
Participate in the cross-functional EA network and lead the organization’s administrative community
Exercise independent judgment, manage ambiguity, and proactively support the VP and organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
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, 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 web and email
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, utmost integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
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 following 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 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 may be available for non-sales roles
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