Job Description

Part-Time Personal Assistant

Location: North Tempe (ASU area)
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST (some flexibility required)
Hours: ~20 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Growth Officer

Who we are

At Podium Education, we believe that a college degree should be a springboard to achieving the American Dream. Yet, American Higher Education is at a crossroads: half of college graduates end up underemployed, and unemployment rates for new college grads are the highest in generations. As a result, confidence in the investment in a college education has hit an all-time low. Our mission is to help solve this problem and change the lives of millions of students. We do this by partnering with colleges and companies to supercharge the undergraduate degree by providing students with the experience, career exposure, and skills to launch a great career. Podium serves a population of over 2,000,000 students across 100 of the largest and most well-known universities in the country, including Georgetown, UNC, Harvard, ASU, and Texas A&M.

Podium Education programs are offered as online courses within standard university semesters. Through Podium, students gain real-world experience while tackling projects from the world's most recognized brands, such as L’Oreal, Netflix, Shopify, Uber, Google, and Airbnb. Our flagship program is the Global Career Accelerator (here’s an example: https://www.globaltech.asu.edu/about).

Everything we do and how we measure our success is about impacting students’ lives: Student Experience - Customer NPS is better than Netflix, Apple, and Amazon. Student Access - Programs are for credit, count towards graduation, and are financial aid eligible. One-third of our students are first-generation to attend college. Student Outcomes - Two-thirds of students say Podium helped them achieve tangible career outcomes within six months (eg, “I got my first internship”). Over 90% report feeling more confidence and clarity in their career journey. Podium Education is a privately held growth stage company based in Austin, TX with prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital, Owl Ventures, Lumos Capital Group, Learn Capital, Lachy Groom, Goldcrest Capital, and Album VC.

About the Role

This role serves as the operational backbone of a busy household. The Personal Assistant ensures schedules run smoothly, responsibilities are coordinated, and day-to-day logistics are handled with precision and care.

The position blends household management, administrative coordination, and family support. It requires strong organization, reliability, and the ability to anticipate needs before they become urgent.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. Success means the household operates smoothly, schedules stay on track, and both family and work responsibilities are supported without friction.

What You’ll Own

1. Household & Family Coordination

You will manage the daily logistics that keep the household running efficiently.

You will:

• Drive children to and from school, practices, and activities
  
  

• Prepare simple meals and maintain kitchen order
  
  

• Support general tidying and organization of shared spaces
  
  

• Coordinate household calendars and appointments
  
  

• Manage scheduling adjustments and communication as needed
  
  

2. Administrative & Operational Support

You will provide light administrative support to streamline professional responsibilities.

You will:

• Organize schedules, projects, and task lists
  
  

• Assist with small work-related coordination tasks
  
  

• Book travel (flights, hotels, logistics)
  
  

• Track key dates and ensure follow-through
  
  

• Support general administrative needs as they arise
  
  

3. Errands & Task Execution

You will own execution of day-to-day logistical tasks.

You will:

• Complete grocery runs and household shopping
  
  

• Handle miscellaneous errands and small projects
  
  

• Coordinate vendors or service appointments when needed
  
  

• Proactively identify and resolve small friction points
  
  

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual with consistent availability during scheduled hours
  
  

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  
  

• Highly organized and comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities
  
  

• Strong communication skills
  
  

• Comfortable working in a household with teenagers
  
  

Preferred experience:

• Nannying, coaching, or working with teens
  
  

• Household management experience
  
  

• Personal assistant or executive support experience
  
  

• Travel planning and coordination
  
  

Who Thrives in This Role

You will do well here if you:

• Take pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly
  
  

• Anticipate needs before being asked
  
  

• Stay calm and solution-oriented during busy weeks
  
  

• Enjoy supporting both family and professional responsibilities
  
  

• Like bringing structure to dynamic environments
  
  

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending practical execution with thoughtful coordination — and who finds satisfaction in making busy systems feel manageable.