provide support for calendaring, travel, expenses, along with management and oversight of special projects
act as a core member of the VP’s team, handling incoming requests for time, meetings, and resources
manage and own the calendar day-to-day, keeping the VP’s schedule accurate, current, and aligned to priorities
assist in planning and organizing meetings, taking responsibility for assembling the agenda
filter through incoming emails and proactively flag communications that require a response or action
work closely with the VP and Chief of Staff on strategic team meetings
review and update the bi-weekly Connected Cisco reporting dashboard
coordinate team gifts, when appropriate

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
past work experience in the high-tech industry is desired, prior Cisco experience preferred
associate degree

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
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 employees
flexible vacation time off program for 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 from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Executive Assistant, VP, Digital Communications, Strategy

Key skills