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FOUNDER'S CONTENT CREATOR COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY REPORTING TO: SHORT-FORM DIRECTOR LOCATION: LOS ANGELES BASED, WITH GLOBAL TRAVEL ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY We are a media and investment company, and we are ...

Founder

Columbia, TN · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

At Farmers Insurance, we are seeking a dynamic and proactive Founder to join our team in Greater ... Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.Local Knowledge:

Founder

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

At Farmers Insurance, we are seeking a dynamic and proactive Founder to join our team in Greater ... Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.Local Knowledge:

Founder's Associate At Gopuff, we're not just delivering convenience, we're redefining how the ... Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Humility and a team-first mentality.

Founder's Associate

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

We are hiring a Founder's Associate to work directly with the two founders across all aspects of ... vendor management, contracts, and other operational processes as the company grows. * Act as an ...

Founder's Office & Personal Coordinator

Palmetto, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

... managing multiple priorities. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of the Founder ... Office to ensure both professional and personal responsibilities are executed efficiently and with ...

Own pipeline hygiene and CRM discipline; make sure nothing slips and the founder always knows where every deal stands * Drive partnership development -- source, qualify, and help negotiate ...

Founder's Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Quadrillion is hiring a Founder's Associate to be the executional backbone to our Founder / CEO and ... You will help them see around corners, managing their client calls and calendar. Our CEO's time is ...

Proactively manage the CEO's calendar and attention. Defend focus time, resolve conflicts before ... Keep the founder's operational queues airtight. Turn meeting notes and ad-hoc asks into structured ...

Founder Associate

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Lead founder-priority projects spanning new market initiatives, strategy, and hands-on execution ... Aspires to a fast track toward founding, general management, or an early executive role.

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What is a founder manager?

Founder Managers are individuals who have both established a business (founders) and continue to oversee its day-to-day operations (managers). They are responsible for setting the company's vision, strategy, and culture, while also handling operational decisions and leading teams. This dual role requires a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and management skills. Founder Managers often wear many hats, from product development to fundraising and team leadership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a founder manager?

To thrive as a Founder Manager, you need strong business acumen, strategic vision, and leadership skills, often backed by experience in entrepreneurship or business management. Familiarity with tools like project management software, financial modeling platforms, and CRM systems is common, and an MBA or relevant certifications can be beneficial. Exceptional communication, resilience, and adaptability help Founder Managers inspire teams and navigate uncertainty. These abilities are crucial for driving organizational growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring long-term business sustainability.

What are some common challenges founder managers face when transitioning from startup growth to scaling operations?

Founder Managers often encounter challenges in shifting from hands-on involvement to delegating tasks and building scalable processes. As the company grows, they need to establish efficient systems, hire and onboard new team members, and develop leadership skills to manage larger teams. Balancing strategic vision with day-to-day operations can be demanding, and learning to trust others with key decisions is essential for continued growth. Effective communication, adaptability, and a willingness to evolve leadership style are crucial during this phase.

What is the difference between Founder Manager vs Startup Operations Manager?

AspectFounder ManagerStartup Operations Manager
CredentialsVaries; often entrepreneurial experience, business management skillsTypically requires business or management degree, operational certifications
Work EnvironmentStartup or small business, hands-on, entrepreneurial settingFast-paced startup, focuses on process optimization and team coordination
Employer & IndustryFounders, startups, small businessesStartups, tech companies, growing businesses

The main difference is that a Founder Manager is often a co-founder with entrepreneurial responsibilities, while a Startup Operations Manager focuses on managing daily operations within a startup. The Founder Manager is more involved in strategic vision and business development, whereas the Operations Manager concentrates on process efficiency and team management.

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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 17 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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