Executive Assistant, VP, Product Management

About the role

The Network Platform product management team is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Vice President (VP) in various administrative tasks. This role requires United States West Coast working hours and preference for candidates that can regularly be in office in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Handles VP's calendar by prioritizing schedules and meetings.
• Works closely with the communications team to ensure content needs are understood and set in motion for VP's engagements.
• Aids in planning and organizing meetings, assembling agendas, and managing meeting logistics.
• Prepares travel packs for international and domestic events, including coordinating logistics and customer/team requests.
• Supports VP by acting as a proxy for communications and approvals, answering general questions, and resolving issues within specified policies.
• Manages travel and expense arrangements, ensuring optimal travel arrangements and Cisco expenses are handled.
• Plans and executes team celebrations and culture-building activities.
• Provides analytical support for special projects and assists executives in preparing reports and briefings for large corporate events.
• Ensures confidentiality and handles sensitive and confidential matters professionally.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in administrative environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop computer applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Associates degree.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

This role offers competitive compensation, including a starting salary range of $99,300.00 to $131,800.00, subject to location and market conditions. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Employees may also be eligible for additional paid time off, grants of Cisco restricted stock units, and performance-based incentives.

Pay

$99,300.00 to $131,800.00

Schedule

United States West Coast working hours.