Cisco

Executive Assistant, SVP/GM, Engineering (Hybrid)

San Jose, California, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$121k-$154kDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/27/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This is a hybrid role with three-four days per week at Cisco's San Jose office.

May further prepare meeting briefing documents by taking and disseminating notes and formulating post meeting action item list.
Special Projects: Providing analytical support to assist executive on special projects. Researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports.
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators. Participates in a cross-functional EA network and will lead the organization's community of Admins.
Organized and efficient with their own time

7+ years experience in administrative environment, with a minimum of 2 years supporting at the VP level or above.
Expert level knowledge of Windows desktop computer applications: Word, Excel, and 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.
Ability to navigate web and email at high competency knowledge.
Resolving when executive action is required and supplying a recommendation where appropriate.
Use tact, subtlety and a practical knowledge of company policies, practices and procedures
The ability to exercise critical and independent judgment when it comes to the SVP's calendar and time
Earn administrative community respect and have the ability to work with and through others as needed

BA/BS or equivalent experience
Past work experience in the high-tech industry
We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.
Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

Meet the Team
Join us to help shape the technology that connects the world.
This will require outstanding organization skills, prioritizing multiple priorities and keeping a lively executive on track and on schedule.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $121,200.00 to $153,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benef

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

You will be extremely forward-thinking with a professional and approachable demeanor in all interactions; possess outstanding communication skills with all levels of staff, executives, customers, vendors; and good judgment.

This listing is sourced directly from Cisco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.