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Founder's Associate

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$90K - $140K/yr

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate founder in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate founder?

An Associate Founder is a key early team member who plays a significant role in starting and building a company, but is not necessarily the original creator or primary founder. They often join at the inception or shortly after and contribute essential skills, resources, or expertise to help launch and grow the business. Associate Founders may receive equity in the company and are typically recognized for their foundational impact, though they may not hold the same title or responsibilities as a primary founder.

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To thrive as an Associate Founder, you need strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and a background in entrepreneurship or business management. Familiarity with project management tools, financial modeling software, and startup frameworks is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, adaptability, and communication skills help drive vision and foster effective team collaboration. These competencies are vital for navigating the dynamic demands of building a successful business from the ground up.

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As an Associate Founder, you will work closely with the core founding team, often sharing responsibilities in strategy, product development, and business operations. Collaboration is highly cross-functional and fast-paced, with frequent brainstorming sessions, joint decision-making, and direct communication with early employees to align on goals and adapt to rapid changes. You'll likely be involved in both high-level planning and hands-on execution, making flexibility and strong interpersonal skills crucial for success in this role.

What is the difference between Associate Founder vs Co-Founder?

AspectAssociate FounderCo-Founder
RoleEarly team member involved in founding activities, often with less decision-making authorityPrimary individual responsible for establishing the company, with full founding rights
CredentialsTypically has entrepreneurial experience, industry knowledge, and possibly startup fundingSimilar credentials, often with leadership experience and a strong entrepreneurial background
Work EnvironmentStartups or early-stage companies, collaborative and dynamicSame environment, often with more influence on company direction
Usage in IndustryLess common, used for early team members with founding aspirationsCommonly used to denote a primary founding member

In summary, an Associate Founder is usually an early team member involved in founding activities with less authority, while a Co-Founder is a primary individual who has established the company and holds significant founding rights. Both roles require entrepreneurial credentials and are integral to startup environments, but the Co-Founder typically has a more prominent leadership position.

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Admission Assistant, Founder's College

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Butler University
501 - 1,000 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Butler University rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Founder's College Admission Assistant

The Founder's College Admission Assistant reports to the Associate Director for Admission for Founder's College at Butler University. Serves as the primary point of contact for current Founder's College students with in-person services and for Founder's College prospective students and their families with respect to campus visits and events and admission process support. Role serves as the primary contact role for front desk operations.

This individual works collaboratively with the Admission Assistant for the Visit Experience based in the Undergraduate Admission Office as they both coordinate and plan daily admission visits and group visits with respect to audience. As the administrative visit support for Founder's College, this individual responds to inbox requests, phone calls for visits, inquiries from campus constituents regarding visit schedules and execution, runs regular SLATE CRM queries for daily visit itineraries, and manages daily check-ins. This person works with the Assistant Director of Admission in hiring Butler Student Ambassadors specific to Founder's College as tour guides; trains and schedules the guides for tours, student panels, special events, and overall recruitment support.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the front desk coordinator and first contact for Founder's College
  • Monitors web-based ticket system via Salesforce
  • Provides general administrative support including calendar support, mail distribution, and website copy updates as needed
  • Responsible for all Founder's College daily visits incoming and outgoing communication via Founder's College phone line and email inbox
  • Prints and manage all itineraries and schedules for Founder's College daily visitors
  • Serve as main point of contact with on-campus constituents (faculty, staff) for inquiries related to Founder's College student visits
  • Supervises and established schedules for front desk student support via Butler Student Ambassador program including tour guides, student panelists, etc.
  • Coordinates sponsored group visit requests, in coordination with the Associate Director of Admission for Founder's College and the Admission Assistant with the Visit and Events Team.
  • May be asked to assist with Information Session as needed
  • Assists with application processing functions in support of students and in conjunction with colleagues in Enrollment Systems and Operations and the Office of Financial Aid
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in higher education, preferably in college admissions or a related field
  • Experience working with historically underrepresented students.
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build relationships with stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of the Indianapolis community (high schools, community-based organizations)
  • Comfortable in a dynamic startup environment incl. significant amounts of autonomy
  • Passionate about access, affordability, and equity in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bi/multilingual, a plus
  • Knowledge of Oracle Cloud, People Soft, Salesforce, and/or Slate CRM
  • Project management experience

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays:
    • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
    • 8 Paid Holidays
      • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
    • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
  • Health:
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
  • Retirement:
    • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
  • Tuition Assistance:
    • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
    • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
      • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
      • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
      • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
      • Covers tuition only
  • Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
    • Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
    • LinkedIn Learning Courses
    • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
    • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
    • Discount at the College Bookstore
    • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it's an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 2042
  • Job Category Enrollment Management
  • Locations 4742 Garden Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US

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