Sr Administrative Assistant
Intuitive
Summary
We are seeking an upbeat energetic individual to provide executive support for two VP members of CIO staff at our corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA.
Job description
Roles & Responsibilities
Calendar Management
- Full calendar management (calendar owner), includes scheduling all meetings (internal/external), resolving conflicts, accepts meetings, maintains and manages executives' calendar to be current and up to date
- Schedule meetings, appointments and travel worldwide
- Collects and provides prep in advance for exec which includes agendas, objectives, reports and materials
- Collect/produce reports as needed by VPs
Meetings/Events/Offsites Management
- Coordinate meetings, events, and off-sites including but not limited to: Assist in the planning process as requested – agenda prep and dissemination, Zoom set-up, scheduling, etc.
- Preps/provides exec with consistent meeting reminders and details for each meeting
- Attend exec leadership meetings – assist/runs meeting agenda, takes action items, meeting notes, and meeting timekeeper
- Ensure meeting room and Zoom are set up as planned prior to meeting, ensure IT/Equipment fit meeting requirements, assisting with start of meeting includes turning on equipment, starting Zoom/conference call connection, ensuring participants are in attendance
- Arranging all hands meetings
- Order food, secure locations and set up, secure equipment resources needed, coordinate hotel and transportation services
- Facilitate transitions between contacts and greet guests as appropriate
- Maintaining meeting minutes and action items follow up lists
Relationship building and Communication
- Develop a solid understanding of the complex, global environment and be able to credibly interact with individuals inside and outside of the company
- Screen email correspondence, mail and telephone calls; review, route and respond to inquiries as appropriate
- Understand executive and senior leadership communication preferences
- Integrate with the IT organization, be part of the team, know everyone's name
- Build awareness of IT operations, key leadership roles to better support executive schedules, priorities, etc.
- Build trusted relationships with entire Executive Admin team and be an integral member of the community, ensuring effective collaboration and cross functional scheduling and logistics are coordinated
Travel Management
- Full travel management/planning including research options and book flights, car, hotel, passport/visa(s), entertainment/dinners and ensure all itineraries and details are added to exec calendars/schedules
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
- Manage highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity and professionalism
- Complete expense reports and/or check requests, process invoices
- Review Purchase Orders and track project expenses
- Faxing, copying, FedEx, filing, order supplies, print/collate/binder, Coordinate with IT on printer/copier maintenance and paper supplies
- Arrange for signatures, notaries, vendor background checks as necessary
- Maintain distribution lists
- Create and maintain org charts
- Assist with passport and visas as needed
- Support recruiters with interview schedules
- Manage vacation schedules
- Order office supplies/equipment for org where needed
- Candidate interviews/travel if needed
- Special projects (Prepares PowerPoints, Reports, Research, Analytics etc.)
- Backfill other IT exec admins as needed
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of administrative support experience including at least 3 years' experience supporting executive level staff or related operational experience
- A four-year college degree
- Maturity to manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong judgment to make decisions on administrative tasks (i.e. scheduling, prioritization)
- Flexible "can-do" attitude with positive energy
- A keen ability to prioritize and juggle tasks and projects
- Proven dependability, reliability, and resilience
- Unrivaled organization skills
- Strong customer service professional presence
- Works well collaborating with others; "team player"
- Strong experience using the MS Office product suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Co-pilot, Excel and Word
- Claude, ChatGPT, Visio a plus
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation
- Incentives
- Equity
Company overview
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., commonly known as Intuitive, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has revolutionized surgical procedures through its flagship da Vinci Surgical System and Ion endoluminal system. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ISRG), Intuitive has established itself as the dominant player in robotic surgery, with over 15,000 employees worldwide and an installed base of thousands of surgical systems across more than 60 countries. The company's innovative platforms enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control through minimally invasive techniques. Intuitive's technology portfolio includes advanced vision systems, wristed instruments, and intelligent software that work together to optimize surgical outcomes. The company continues to expand its product offerings and geographic presence while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence, physician training, and patient safety. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Intuitive represents a transformative force in modern healthcare, driving the adoption of robotic-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.