Founder's Office Associate

About the Role

The Founder's Office Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru, supporting strategic and operational initiatives across FDE School. This role involves working closely with the founders on planning, research, and execution of projects related to programs, partnerships, operations, and learner experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing founder priorities
• Preparing briefs and presentations
• Coordinating with internal teams and external partners
• Tracking progress on key initiatives
• Streamlining workflows
• Analyzing data and feedback
• Proposing improvements to systems, processes, and program delivery

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Comfort with ambiguity
• Strong ownership
• Ability to convert ideas into structured plans and execution
• Comfort with technology and AI/engineering concepts, with the ability to learn quickly and engage with technical content
• Demonstrated ownership mindset
• Discretion in handling sensitive information
• Willingness to work on-site in Bengaluru

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and project management skills, including task prioritization, timeline management, and attention to detail
• Stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Experience in startup environments, education/edtech, consulting, or operations roles is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is also valued.