Executive Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Administrative Support Specialist

About the Role

Are you an experienced Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Professional looking to support global leaders in a fast-paced environment?

Cognizant is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide executive support, calendar management, stakeholder coordination, and administrative assistance to senior leaders. This role is ideal for candidates with strong Virtual Assistant (VA), Executive Assistant, Administrative Support, or Executive Coordination experience.

Job summary:

• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments across multiple time zones.
• Manage email and other communications, including prioritization, follow-ups, and preparation of responses/materials.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, presentations, and other executive materials.
• Support travel arrangements, expenses, invoices, and other administrative activities.
• Perform research, prepare reports, maintain records, and support special projects as required.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of requests and deliverables.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate handling of sensitive executive and business information.

Essential Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong calendar and meeting management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / productivity and collaboration tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience supporting senior executives or multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with global teams across different time zones
• Familiarity with executive travel and expense management
• Experience with project coordination or special assignments
• Knowledge of productivity, collaboration, and workflow management tools
• Experience in a shared-services or business-process environment

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years in college
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant (VA), Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Remote Support Specialist.
• Strong administrative or executive support background
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexible hours based on executive/business requirements

Why Join Us?

At Cognizant, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers that thrive in the digital era.

• Growth That Matters – Clear career paths, continuous learning, and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized roles. You’re not just filling a seat—you’re building a future.
• Support That Empowers – A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your well-being is prioritized through strong benefits and work-life balance.
• Impact That Inspires – Work on global accounts that shape industries, influence millions of users, and give you a sense of purpose beyond the paycheck.

Qualified hires may get a chance to win an iPhone 18 Pro Max through our FIRST WIN Promo.

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Your future starts here—grow, thrive, and make an impact with Cognizant.