Founder’s Office Assistant – Admin & Execution
SkillsNCR | Gurgaon / Gurugram
Experience: Freshers / First-job candidates strongly encouraged
Budget: ₹10,000 – ₹20,000 per month
Working Style: Primarily in-person, hands-on and execution-focused
Location: Gurgaon / Gurugram
Reports To: Founder
About the Role
SkillsNCR (www.skillsncr.com) is looking for a sharp, hardworking and highly dependable Founder’s Office Assistant who can help the founder with day-to-day execution.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who may never have worked professionally before, but is serious about learning how a company actually gets built.
We are not looking for someone with an impressive CV.
We are looking for someone who:
- works hard;
- learns quickly;
- listens carefully;
- remembers instructions;
- asks questions when unclear;
- follows through;
- is willing to figure things out;
- and does not need to be chased repeatedly.
At an early-stage company, the work can change quickly. One day you may be coordinating meetings.
The next day you may be calling a vendor, researching something online, updating a spreadsheet, visiting a location, helping organise an event, following up with candidates or customers, preparing documents or figuring out how to solve a completely new problem.
The common expectation is simple:
Understand what needs to get done → figure out the next steps → execute → follow up → close the loop.
What You May Work On
Your work can include
- managing the founder’s calendar and appointments;
- scheduling meetings and sending reminders;
- following up with people after meetings;
- keeping track of tasks and deadlines;
- maintaining documents, spreadsheets and records;
- drafting basic emails, WhatsApp messages and documents;
- conducting online research;
- finding information, vendors, candidates or service providers;
- making phone calls and coordinating with external people;
- supporting recruitment coordination;
- coordinating interviews and candidate follow-ups;
- helping organise office activities;
- supporting events and on-ground activities;
- coordinating vendors and service providers;
- obtaining quotations and comparing options;
- maintaining lists, trackers and follow-up sheets;
- helping prepare presentations or basic documents;
- using AI tools such as ChatGPT to research, draft and organise work;
- travelling locally within Gurgaon when business work requires it;
- helping coordinate parents, students, teachers, candidates or partners;
- carrying out administrative errands related to the business;
- supporting whatever execution priority is important that day.
The role is deliberately broad. However, tasks will be business-related, reasonable and professional. You will not be expected to magically know how to do everything. You will be expected to learn, ask, research and improve.
The Person We Want
We are particularly interested in someone who is early in their career and wants real exposure.
You may be a good fit if:
- this would be your first professional job;
- you are a recent graduate or final-year student;
- you feel you have not yet had the opportunity to prove yourself;
- you are curious and willing to learn;
- you are comfortable doing both desk work and on-ground work;
- you are willing to take responsibility for small things before being given bigger things;
- you can work independently after understanding an assignment;
- you are comfortable with changing priorities;
- you do not consider basic administrative or coordination work “below you”;
- you enjoy figuring things out.
What Matters More Than Experience We will assess you primarily on:
Reliability
If you say you will do something, do you actually do it?
Learning Ability
Can you understand something new without needing it explained ten times?
Ownership
When something gets stuck, do you try to solve it or simply wait?
Attention to Detail
Can you remember names, dates, tasks, instructions and follow-ups?
Communication
Can you speak and write clearly in English and Hindi?
Resourcefulness
If you do not know something, can you research and find an answer?
Work Ethic
Are you prepared to work seriously rather than treating this as a casual internship?
Comfort With Ambiguity
Can you receive an outcome and figure out some of the steps yourself?
Example
You may be told
“We need five possible vendors for an event in Gurgaon by tomorrow.”
We do not want someone who responds:
“Please send me the vendor names.”
We want someone who thinks:
- What exactly do we need?
- Where can I find these vendors?
- What information should I collect?
- Should I call them?
- What should I compare?
- How should I present the options?
And then comes back with something useful. What This Role Is NOT
This is probably not the right role for you if you want:
- a highly defined corporate job where you only perform one function;
- someone to give you step-by-step instructions throughout the day;
- a designation without responsibility;
- a completely remote role;
- fixed repetitive work only;
- to say “this is not part of my job” every time the work changes.
At the same time, we do not expect you to work without clarity. If you do not understand an assignment, you should ask.
About SkillsNCR
SkillsNCR is a Gurgaon-first education and capability company.
We are currently building and validating our initial offerings across:
SchoolReady — helping parents understand what is actually preventing a child from progressing before deciding what support is appropriate.
Graduate / WorkReady / JobReady — helping young people identify and address the capability gaps affecting their employability.
Our philosophy is
Diagnosis Before Prescription.
Understand the actual problem first. Then decide what to do.
We are still early-stage.
That means processes are being built, experiments are being run and priorities may change as we learn.
Someone joining now will see much more of how a company gets built than they would in a narrowly defined entry-level corporate role.
Compensation
₹10,000 – ₹20,000 per month The exact amount will depend on:
- availability;
- level of commitment;
- capability demonstrated during selection;
- and the final agreed role structure.
Exact responsibilities, working arrangement and commercial terms will be confirmed in writing before joining.
Who Should Apply
We especially encourage applications from:
- fresh graduates;
- final-year students who can commit appropriately;
- people looking for their first serious professional opportunity;
- candidates who may not have extensive experience but can demonstrate initiative;
- candidates living in or around Gurgaon who can work in person.
Previous experience is not required. A robust attitude without experience can be more valuable for this role than experience without ownership.
How to Apply
Send your resume to
[email protected]
Subject: Founder’s Office Assistant – Gurgaon
Along with your resume, please answer the following questions.
Applications without these answers may not be considered.
1. WHY
Why does an early-stage role like this interest you?
2. LEARNING
Tell us about something you did not know how to do, but figured out yourself.
3. OWNERSHIP
Tell us about something you organised, created, solved or completed without someone constantly following up with you.
4. PRACTICAL TEST
Imagine the founder tells you:
“Tomorrow I need three good options for a small meeting/event venue near Sector 48 Gurgaon for 20 people. Keep the cost reasonable.”
Explain exactly what you would do next.
5. AVAILABILITY
Mention
- where in Gurgaon you currently live;
- your current study/work status;
- when you can start;
- and whether you are comfortable working primarily in person.
We are fine with candidates using AI tools. However, generic AI-generated answers without your own thinking will not help your application.
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Application Question(s)
- are you able to work on weekends?
Location:
- Gurugram, Haryana 122018 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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