Founder's Office Associate

Company

Paws Universe Super Specialty Veterinary Hospital Pvt. Ltd.

Job Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

About Paws Universe

Paws Universe is a super-specialty veterinary healthcare organization committed to providing advanced, compassionate pet healthcare. With a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and comprehensive pet wellness, the organization aims to build a holistic pet healthcare ecosystem.

Job Overview

Paws Universe is seeking a proactive, organized, and analytical Founder's Office Associate to work directly with the Founder & Director, Mr. Dharmendra Tirdia. This role offers direct exposure to leadership, strategic decision-making, business research, and important organizational initiatives. The selected candidate will support the Founder in managing key priorities, coordinating with stakeholders, evaluating business opportunities, and ensuring timely follow-through on important decisions. The ideal candidate must have prior, relevant experience working in a Founder's Office. We are looking for someone who can operate with discretion, take ownership of responsibilities, communicate effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Founder Support and Coordination
• Manage the Founder's calendar, meetings, appointments, and professional commitments.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record key discussion points, and track action items.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders on behalf of the Founder.
• Ensure timely follow-ups on important discussions, decisions, and commitments.
• Strategy and Business Research
• Conduct market, industry, competitor, and business research.
• Evaluate business opportunities and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare research briefs, presentations, reports, and business analyses.
• Assist the Founder in assessing new ideas and potential growth opportunities.
• Project Tracking and Execution
• Track key initiatives, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines assigned by the Founder.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Convert discussions and strategic priorities into clear action points.
• Support special projects and assignments requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Reporting and Communication
• Develop presentations, structured reports, and management-ready documents.
• Consolidate relevant information to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, commitments, and project updates.
• Handle confidential business information with professionalism and discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

• 0–3 years of relevant, hands-on Founder's Office experience.
• A master's / bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior exposure to working directly with a Founder, CEO, or senior leadership team is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and independently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Only candidates with relevant Founder's Office experience should apply. General administrative, executive assistance, or coordination experience without meaningful Founder's Office exposure will not be sufficient.

Required Skills

• Founder's Office Support
• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Research and Analysis
• Project Coordination
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Presentation Development
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Microsoft PowerPoint / Google Slides
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving and Ownership
• Confidentiality and Professionalism

Preferred Candidate Profile

Proactive, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working directly with senior leadership. Must demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills, a structured approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Location Preference

Candidates based in Ahmedabad or elsewhere in Gujarat will be preferred.

What the Role Offers

• Direct working exposure to the Founder & Director.
• First-hand insight into business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Opportunities to contribute to important organizational projects.
• Broad professional exposure within a growing veterinary healthcare organization.