Assistant Manager – Career Development Office

Nayanta University; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nayanta University in Pune, Maharashtra invites applications for the role of Assistant Manager in the Career Development Office, on-site at the campus. The role focuses on fostering experiential learning, industry partnerships, and career readiness for students.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of corporate exposure, a keen interest in higher education, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in the corporate sector.
• Genuine interest in higher education and academic development.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support experiential learning & industry engagement initiatives.
• Assist in planning internships and placements aligned with programmes.
• Coordinate programme logistics, communication, and scheduling.
• Provide academic and pedagogical support to faculty teaching industry-linked courses.
• Track student participation and learning outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education sector interest

Job description

Job Opening: Assistant Manager - Career Development Office

Location: Nayanta University Campus, Bavdhan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021

Nature of Role: Full-time | On-site

About Nayanta University

Nayanta University is an emerging multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, real-world learning, and inclusive practices. Supported by leaders from industry and academia, the University aims to build a strong, mission-driven institution rooted in innovation, transparency, and equity. With a culture dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and merit-based admissions, Nayanta is building a future-ready learning ecosystem for the leaders of tomorrow.

About the Career Development Office

The Career Development Office plays a critical role in supporting students in identifying their aspirations and exploring meaningful career pathways. The office aims to provide students with adequate exposure to industry opportunities, professional environments, and experiential learning initiatives to supplement the core academic experience central to the UG degree programme.

The team works closely with students to help them prepare for their professional journeys and achieve their long-term career goals, and to enrich the academic experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Experiential Learning & Industry Engagement
   1. Support the planning and execution of industry engagement initiatives
   2. Support the development of internship and placement opportunities aligned with student aspirations and programme objectives
   3. Support programme logistics, communication, scheduling, and engagement tracking
2. Academic & Pedagogical Support
   1. Serve as an Academic Associate (AA) to faculty teaching corporate sector courses for a period of three months, providing classroom facilitation, documentation, and student engagement support to strengthen the integration of academic learning with industry practice.
   2. Assist in tracking student participation, reflections, learning outcomes, and evaluations
   3. Coordinate with corporate partners, faculty members, and students to ensure smooth implementation of experiential learning activities
   4. Work closely with faculty members during industry immersion courses and related academic initiatives
   5. Contribute to course documentation, feedback analysis, and continuous improvement processes

Who is the Ideal Candidate

Has 2-4 years of professional experience in the corporate sector and is eager to bring that exposure into an academic environment.

Possesses a keen interest in higher education and academic development, with a long-term aspiration to pursue advanced studies.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work closely with students, faculty, and industry stakeholders.

Is motivated to contribute to building a future-ready career development ecosystem, blending corporate insights with academic rigour.

Values diversity, inclusion, and experiential learning, and thrives in a mission-driven university setting.

The stated responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties.

Remuneration

Compensation will be competitive and benchmarked to industry and sector norms commensurate with experience and qualifications.