Job Description

Who This Role is NOT For

• Those needing hand-holding, detailed to-do lists, or constant supervision.
• Individuals who struggle with shifting priorities or ambiguity.
• People who guard evenings/weekends as “non-negotiable.”
• Anyone who isn’t comfortable supporting both professional and personal responsibilities (You'll be asked to be a driver and a babysitter at times).
• People who take direct feedback personally or need constant validation.
• Those who prioritize “done” over “done right.”
• Anyone seeking a traditional back-office EA role.

This role is about leverage — the kind that allows a high-output CEO to stay focused on strategy, vision, and scaling impact. You’ll be the operational force behind her leadership, ensuring that time, energy, and focus are aligned with the highest-priority opportunities.

You’ll protect time like it’s gold, anticipate needs before they’re spoken, and make sure nothing slows her momentum. You’ll create clarity, cut noise, and make speed possible.

This role requires intensity, precision, and discretion, but also passion for Tech Up’s mission of reshaping education through technology.

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Responsibilities

• Own and manage the CEO’s professional and personal calendars — aligning time with the most impactful opportunities.
• Prioritize meetings, manage prep logistics, follow up on action items, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Serve as the CEO’s gatekeeper, ensuring only high-value opportunities reach her attention.
• Manage communications: triage emails, draft responses, and ensure alignment with stakeholders across ASEAN and global partners.
• Partner with the CEO on strategic projects, speaking engagements, and high-level events (regional and international).
• Lead business and personal travel planning — with contingencies, detailed itineraries, and zero details missed.
• Support in investor relations, board preparation, and project documentation.
• Manage household/personal logistics (when needed) with the same polish as business operations.
• Be available during high-intensity weeks — early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends, as required by the CEO’s schedule.
• Step in wherever needed with a proactive, problem-solving mindset — personal or professional.

Results Expected

• The CEO’s calendar consistently reflects high-leverage priorities.
• Energy is protected, time-drains eliminated, and strategic focus maintained.
• Sensitive information and relationships are managed with discretion, trust, and professionalism.
• Agendas, briefing notes, and materials are always ready in advance.
• Action items are followed through without nudging.
• Travel and events run seamlessly, with layered contingencies.
• Both business and personal domains are supported with discipline, excellence, and foresight.
• Systems are built to prevent chaos, not just react to it.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to a CEO, Founder, or C-level executive (startup, investment, or education industry experience a plus).
• Elite communicator — clear, concise, and context-aware.
• Bulletproof discretion — a vault of trust, handling sensitive matters with integrity.
• High EQ — able to read people and situations quickly, adapting tone and approach.
• Ownership mindset — you anticipate, act, and resolve without waiting for instructions.
• Fast response time — wired to move in real-time with urgency.
• Seamless integration between professional and personal support, without overstepping.
• Resilience under pressure — thrives in high-intensity environments.
• Passion for education, innovation, and impact-driven work.

Skills