Founder's Office

Please Note:This role is well-suited for professionals in the early stages of their career with 1–4 years of work experience, especially those looking for accelerated leadership exposure and future management education opportunities.

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a UGC-recognised private university pioneering work-integrated higher education. We partner with leading brands like Barbeque Nation, Chai Point, Hero Group, Zomato’s Hyperpure, Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, QuessCorp, Perfetti Van Melle, and BVG India to deliver up-skilling and degree programmes that blend learning with real-world industry experience.

Role Overview

This is a high-stakes, high-impact role at the very core of Medhavi’s leadership, positioned within the Founder’s Office as a trusted extension of the Founder & Chancellor. The Executive Associate operates at the nexus of strategy, governance, and execution, entrusted with managing both the strategic portfolio of the Founder and the seamless functioning of their office.

This is not a conventional support role. It is a strategic leadership position that demands intellectual agility, enterprise-wide perspective, and flawless execution at medhavi group institutions where legacy meets vision. The individual will shape how the Founder’s time, voice, and priorities are deployed to drive systemic change in India’s education and skilling ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the

  primary architect of the Founder’s operating rhythm

  : curating calendars with strategic intent, orchestrating domestic and international travel, and safeguarding bandwidth for high-leverage decisions.
• Own end-to-end coordination of

  mission-critical meetings

  , from board-level strategy sessions to confidential external engagements, ensuring pre-reads, decision logs, and action tracking are executed with boardroom-grade precision.
• Draft, edit, and manage

  sensitive communications

  , including letters to government officials, investor updates, public statements, and internal leadership memos, on behalf of the Founder’s Office.
• Maintain

  absolute confidentiality

  and exercise sound judgment in handling matters of institutional, legal, or reputational sensitivity.

• Lead or co-own high-priority initiatives

  directly mandated by the Founder, ranging from new vertical launches and policy advocacy to ecosystem partnerships and organizational redesign.
• Act as the

  connective intelligence

  across CXOs, academic leadership, government stakeholders, and external advisors to ensure cross-functional alignment and rapid execution.
• Develop

  founder-ready strategic materials

  : investment theses, impact dashboards, leadership presentations, and decision memos that inform direction at the highest level.
• Partner with Strategy, Communications, and Government Affairs teams to produce

  institutional-grade reports, proposals, and thought leadership

  aligned with the Founder’s long-term vision.
• Serve as a

  trusted external and internal interface

  for the Founder’s Office, engaging ministers, industry captains, global partners, and senior team members with poise, polish, and purpose.
• Manage

  high-profile visits, roundtables, and institutional milestones

  , ensuring flawless execution and brand consistency.
• Uphold a

  singular, authoritative voice

  for the Founder across all channels, ensuring clarity, coherence, and strategic resonance in every word and interaction.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years

  of experience in a

  high-velocity Founder’s Office or executive strategy function

  , ideally within large Indian conglomerates, high-impact nonprofits, or scaling startups with national ambitions.
• Proven track record of

  managing complexity at the founder or CXO level

  , balancing discretion, speed, and strategic depth.
• Exceptional

  written and verbal communication skills

  , able to distill ambiguity into actionable insight for diverse audiences.
• Mastery of

  digital workflows and collaboration tools

  : Google Workspace, Notion, Asana/Trello, Slack, and CRM systems.

• Bachelor’s degree required

  in Business, Economics, Public Policy, or related field;
• Unwavering

  integrity, emotional intelligence, and institutional loyalty

  , with the maturity to operate in ambiguity and pressure.

What We Offer

At Medhavi, work is more than a job – it’s a platform for growth, impact, and purpose.

🌱 Mission-driven work: Shape the future of higher education and skilling in India

🤝 Leadership exposure: Collaborate directly with CXOs, government officials, and industry partners

📈 Learning & development: Continuous mentorship, upskilling, and leadership opportunities

🚀 Fast-track growth: Thrive in a high-growth, merit-driven environment

💼 Culture & perks: Inclusive workplace with competitive pay, performance incentives, and modern well-being benefits