1442995 - Executive Assistant/Business Partner supporting the SVP of Marketing

About the position

Cisco is seeking an Executive Assistant / Business Partner to provide support for the Senior Vice President of Marketing. This role involves managing the SVP's calendar, coordinating meetings, and handling travel arrangements, among other responsibilities. The candidate will act as a proxy for communications and approvals, manage event speaking engagements, and provide analytical support for special projects. The position requires a high level of organization, the ability to handle confidential information, and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SVP by acting as proxy for communications and approvals.
• Management of SVP's calendar and daily schedule.
• Responsible for a running list of SVP's engagements and works closely with communications team.
• Assisting Senior VP in planning and coordinating meetings.
• Crafting travel packs for international trips.
• Responsible for making in-depth global travel arrangements for SVP.
• Providing analytical support to assist executive on special projects.
• Prepare and brief itinerary for large Corporate Events.
• Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in administrative environment, and a minimum of 3 years supporting at the VP level or above.
• 5+ years of experience with Windows desktop applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 2+ years of experience using Concur or other expense submission system.

Nice-to-haves

• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Past work experience in the high-tech industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Paid holidays and vacation time off.
• Sick time off policy.
• Paid time to volunteer.