Cisco · 1 day ago
Executive Assistant, VP, Engineering (Hybrid)
Austin, Texas, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. They are seeking an Executive Assistant to support the VP of Engineering, responsible for managing the VP's calendar, planning meetings, coordinating travel, and handling confidential matters.
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Responsibilities
Handles VP's calendar by prioritizing schedules and meetings
Handles a running list of VP’s engagements and works closely with communications team to ensure content needs are understood and set in motion so VP is prepared for each engagement
Assists VP in planning and organizing meetings by being responsible for the assembling of the agenda, location, meeting technology based upon participant needs, and all other meeting logistics
Build travel packs for international trips as well as large domestic events such as Cisco Live, etc
Supports VP by acting as proxy for communications and approvals as authorized
Responsible for making in-depth global travel arrangements for VP
Provides analytical support to assist executives on special projects
Prepare and brief itinerary as well as accompany VP for large Corporate Events such as GSX, where EA's are used for executive support
Candidate will deal professionally with sensitive and confidential matters and materials
Qualification
Required
4+ years' experience in administrative environment
A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting a principal who was at the director level or above
Expert level knowledge of Windows desktop computer applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, planning meetings and coordinating travel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to connect with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients
Preferred
Past work experience in the high-tech industry is desired
Associates degree
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program
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 from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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