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Founder’s Associate Location: Green Park, New Delhi Company: Rostrum Education Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: 1–3 years About Rostrum Education: Rostrum Education is a premier global education consultancy that supports high school and university students in their journey toward admission into top-tier institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, the Ivy League, and other leading universities worldwide. We offer personalized mentoring, academic support, standardized test preparation, profile building, and application guidance. Our work is deeply mission-driven: we exist to empower students through world-class education opportunities. As we continue to grow across geographies and programs, we’re seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Founder’s Associate to serve as a strategic right hand to the Founder and play a pivotal role in scaling the organization. Role Overview: The Founder’s Associate will be responsible for supporting the Founders in both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational execution. This is a high-impact, multi-functional role that will give you exposure across all business verticals—Academics, Admissions Counseling, Marketing, Sales, Product, and Partnerships. You will act as a force multiplier—driving performance, bringing structure to ambiguity, and ensuring the Founder’s vision translates into reality. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, education-focused environment and wants to make a direct impact, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities: Operational Excellence: Work closely with the Founders to oversee daily operations across key departments: student experience, mentor coordination, academic delivery, and client onboarding. Track and manage active workflows such as counseling timelines, session scheduling, resource allocation, and student feedback. Implement and refine SOPs to ensure consistent quality in service delivery. Program Execution: Coordinate the execution of flagship programs such as Oxbridge/Ivy League Admissions Tracks, Summer Schools, Internships, Test Prep Bootcamps, and Mentorship Programs. Liaise between academic mentors, counselors, and students to ensure seamless program delivery. Founder Support & Strategic Projects: Attend key meetings with the Founders, take notes, follow up on action items, and ensure projects move forward efficiently. Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and internal analyses to support decision-making. Support on initiatives such as new program launches, geographic expansion, or fundraising. Internal Coordination & Communication: Act as a bridge between the Founders and internal teams (marketing, tech, sales, operations, academic departments). Prepare concise updates, dashboards, and reports for internal reviews and investor presentations. Technology & Process Enablement: Work on identifying and implementing tools to improve student tracking, mentor scheduling, and overall service automation. Collaborate with tech teams on internal tools used for CRM, LMS, and student dashboards. Client-Facing Collaboration: Occasionally engage with high-value clients (parents and students), ensuring high-touch experience, tracking progress, and resolving escalations swiftly. Understand the nuances of personalized educational planning and contribute to building world-class student experiences. New Department Development: Play a critical role in conceptualizing, building, and launching a new department aligned with Rostrum’s long-term vision. Conduct feasibility studies, define the scope and objectives, and design workflows and operational frameworks for the new vertical. Work closely with the Founders to hire and onboard the initial team, develop the service offering, and drive the go-to-market strategy for this new business function. Take ownership of early-stage performance metrics and ensure smooth integration with existing departments. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a top university; international education exposure is a plus. 1–3 years of experience in startups, consulting, or high-performance environments—ideally with exposure to education, operations, or project management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of interacting with high-net-worth families and professionals. Strong organizational and analytical skills; experience with Excel/Sheets, project tools (Asana/Trello), Notion, Google Workspace. Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing ambiguity. Passion for education, student development, and working on purpose-driven projects. What We Offer: An opportunity to work closely with the Founders on mission-critical initiatives Exposure to top-tier students, international mentors, and elite education systems A chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing ed-tech company A young, dynamic, and intellectually stimulating work environment Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and leadership Show more Show less
