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Toyota Research Institute

Robot type
Robot AI and Software
Location
Los AltosCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Aug 24, 2026
Full-time

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.

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