- Robot type
- Robot AI and Software
- Location
- Los AltosCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Executive Assistant
Job description
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team advancing the state of the art in AI, robotics, driving, and material sciences.
Job responsibilities
- Manage the executive's calendar, correspondence, and meeting cadences with a strong understanding of team priorities and business rhythms.
- Handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Anticipate needs and proactively coordinate resources to support executives before requests become urgent.
- Plan and coordinate highly complex international and domestic travel, including detailed itinerary and logistics management.
- Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times.
- Prepare and manage expense reports, purchase orders, and financial documentation accurately and promptly.
- Partner with the broader Executive Assistant team to coordinate cross-functional schedules, staff meetings, agendas, and action item tracking.
- Handle incoming correspondence and requests, triaging and following through independently as appropriate.
Job requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum eight (8) years of administrative experience, including at least 4 years in direct support of VP-level executives or equivalent.
- Experienced managing executive workflows and deliverables with high autonomy and sound judgment, communicating professionally and representing leadership with discretion across all interactions.
- Strong judgment and decision-making, with the ability to balance strategic perspective and tactical execution.
- Proven ability to act with integrity, discretion, and composure in all circumstances, including sensitive or confidential matters.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable; thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Team-oriented mindset, able to collaborate effectively with peers while working independently.
Similar jobs
Toyota Research Institute · Business Operations
Postdoctoral Researcher, Human Aware Interaction Learning
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Toyota Research Institute · Business Operations
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Toyota Research Institute · Business Operations
Fund Accounting Manager
Los Altos, California
Toyota Research Institute · Business Operations
Robotics Research Intern - Post-Training
Los Altos, California
