Executive Assistant

What we do
Founded in 2015, ReUp Education is the only organization that focuses exclusively on helping colleges and universities engage and re-enroll the more than 40 million US residents who have "stopped out" and support them until graduation, through our technology-enabled service. To date, we have re-enrolled nearly 28,500 students and recaptured over $139 million in tuition for our university partners . Today we build regional marketplaces to connect the supply of educational opportunities with the demand for skilled and credentialed workforce professionals.
About the role

• ReUp Education is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our Chief Strategy Office (CSO). Primarily, you will serve as our CSO's initial "eyes and ears" when it comes to filtering inbound emails, meeting preparation, documentation review, and managing his overall schedule and daily to-do's. From calendar management to travel planning to building slide decks, you'll ensure all assigned tasks are executed with timeliness and accuracy, serving as a highly trusted and reliable partner for the CSO.
• Reporting to the Executive Business Partner, the Executive Assistant may also play a key support role for other sales leaders and perform office/project management duties and will include a range of executive support, project management, and office management responsibilities. Key duties include, but are not limited to, managing calendar, to-dos, and travel for CSO, project management tasks including tracking statuses, providing progress updates and monitoring deadlines, and assisting as needed on special projects. Additionally, this role will assist with office management tasks such as, but not limited to, maintaining office supply inventory, coordinating corporate events and socials, and ensuring a clean and well-maintained office environment.

What you'll do

• Connect with the CSO regularly to review priorities, tasks, and time management
• Schedule calendar events and manage travel arrangements
• Assist in tracking and reconciling expenses on behalf of the CSO
• Work on special projects including preparing decks and research projects
• Handle reporting requirements including monthly lobbyist reports for compliance regulations
• Participate in meetings which will include detailed pre-meeting preparation, note-taking, and tracking post-meeting follow-up
• Maintain organization and partner confidence by keeping appropriate information confidential, acting with a high degree of discretion
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the CSO and internal departments; demonstrating credibility and support with senior management staff

Qualifications
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. ReUp encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application.

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, providing high-level support to C-suite executives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Background in public policy and/or government affairs, with an understanding of industry-specific priorities and workflows.
• Expertise in creating and managing spreadsheets, reports, and compelling slide decks for executive presentations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain efficiency under pressure.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to anticipate challenges, self-manage workload, and resolve conflicts before they escalate.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal, written, and in-person with meticulous attention to spelling, grammar, and clarity.
• Confident in pushing back when necessary to maintain smooth operations while balancing executive and team needs.
• Highly proficient in online workplace tools, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Google Slides/PowerPoint), project management platforms (e.g., Asana), and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Available to typically work within 8 AM-5 PM CST (some flexibility may be needed.)
• Occasional domestic travel
• Strong alignment with ReUp's mission and a passion for driving impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary $75,000-$80,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• • We pay 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of any dependents' premiums
  • Contribute up to $2000 to employee HSA/$3000 to employee + dependent HSA
  • PPO Buy-up plan available
  • FSA available
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance for employee
• Flexible time off and remote work opportunity
• Up to 80 hours of dedicated sick time annually to support your well-being and work-life balance
• 15 paid holidays per year (including Juneteenth and the last week of the calendar year)
• Company wellness days (2 per year)
• Day of Service (Paid day for volunteering)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks primary parental leave, 6 weeks secondary parental leave)
• A diverse team that fosters a high level of collaboration despite being highly distributed
• We provide your choice of a Mac or PC laptop

Location
This hybrid role is based in Austin, TX, with 2-3 in-office days per week.
Company Culture
REDEFINE THE POSSIBLE * INNOVATE WITH PURPOSE * RESILIENT BY DESIGN * ACHIEVE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS * THRIVE TOGETHER
At ReUp, our values guide everything we do. We redefine the possible by bringing energy, boldness, and vision to every challenge, breaking barriers and delivering outcomes that redefine success. We innovate with purpose , developing impactful solutions that inspire our partners, learners, and teams-always rooted in balance, authentic collaboration, and integrity. We are resilient by design , empowering learners, teams, and organizations to adapt, grow, and lead with strength in a changing world. We achieve beyond expectations by harnessing the power of data and evidence-based strategies to deliver measurable, outsized results that create lasting impact for all stakeholders. And we thrive together , believing that through collective action, opportunities are not finite and limited but expandable, creating an ecosystem of growth and collaboration.
ReUp Education is an equal-opportunity employer. Our company values diversity and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We encourage all qualified applicants from any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics to apply.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or work authorization transfers for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
The pay range for this role is:
75,000 - 80,000 USD per year ( Austin, TX )