Sr. Executive Assistant, EVP, Chief Legal Officer (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Event Speaking Engagement Coordination: Managing a running list of EVP's engagements and works closely with communications team to ensure content needs are understood and set in motion so the EVP is prepared for each engagement.
• Travel Briefing Preparation: Creating travel packs for international trips. This work includes combining all event information in addition to coordinated logistics of travel and also customer/team asks.
• Travel and Expense Management: Responsible for making in-depth global travel arrangements for EVP and handling Cisco expenses.
• Special Projects: Providing analytical support to assist executive on special projects. Researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports.
• Confidentiality: You will deal professionally with highly sensitive and confidential matters and materials.
• Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators. Participates in a cross-functional EA network and will lead the organization's community of Admins.
• In addition to general administrative duties of a Sr. Executive Assistant, daily tasks are carried out at a higher level of complexity. Specifically, the critical behaviors of this role are:
• To be self-motivated and proactive around needs of the EVP and the Organization
• To be able to work with limited direction and have a take-charge attitude
• To be able to operate successfully with limited direction and ambiguity
• Use tact, diplomacy and a practical knowledge of company policies, practices and procedures
• Responsiveness to all levels of inquiry
• Challenge 'the way we've always done it' and provide a deeper more innovative way of doing things
• Keep the big picture in mind when making independent decisions that affect the EVP's calendar
• Have the ability to exercise critical and independent judgment when it comes to the EVP's calendar and time
• To be organized and efficient with their own time
• To be able to think creatively and calmly when it comes to quick and unplanned changes in schedule
• To earn administrative community respect and have the ability to work with and through others as needed

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in administrative environment and at least 4 years supporting at the SVP level or above
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft desktop computer applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in planning meetings and coordinating travel.
• Ability to navigate web and email with high competency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients.
• Advanced desktop calendar management program experience.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Past work experience in the high-tech industry
• Proven experience in a highly confidential environment
• Why Cisco

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 07/06/2026 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 at Cisco's San Jose office. Candidate must be available to be in office as needed, typically at least 2 days a week. Meet the Team Cisco is seeking a senior Executive Assistant Professional to provide support for the Executive Vice President of Legal .

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