Assistant Warden

Job Title : Assistant Manager (Assistant Warden), Residence Life

Reports to : Senior Manager (Warden)

Experience : Graduate with 1-3 years of experience. Prior experience in educational institutions,

especially in a residential setting, will be preferred.

University Campus : Bavdhan, Pune - Maharashtra 411021

Student Residence : Wakad, Pune - Maharashtra 411057

Nature and days of work : This is a full-time, on-site professional role which requires you to live in the Student Residence.

About Nayanta University :

Nayanta University, an upcoming institution in Pune, Maharashtra, is an exciting initiative being launched by a group of prominent Indian industrialists associated with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). It is envisioned as a multidisciplinary university which will offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in unique domains and subjects. The aim is to offer an

education that not only sets up students for success in the real world but also equips them with a range of necessary abilities and qualities. A Nayanta student will not only be trained in technical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge, but also have the ability to think critically, act empathetically and address issues from multiple perspectives.

Why Join Us?

Nayanta prioritises student experience and engagement as one of the cornerstones of building a world-class institution. On a fully residential campus, the Assistant Manager of Residence Life (Assistant Warden), in close coordination with the Senior Manager (Warden), will help translate

the vision of the university into lived experience. This position also offers a unique opportunity for institution-building, allowing you to shape and implement the culture, systems and processes of an exciting new endeavour. The Assistant Warden will be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and smooth adjustment of students to residential life. As the first point of contact for student concerns, the role requires you to be very hands-on in your approach towards ensuring the comfort, discipline, and harmony of the residence. In the process, you will meaningfully engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders within the University and beyond under the guidance of the Warden.

What We Are Seeking : We are looking for individuals who care deeply about young people and are eager to translate that concern into everyday action. They will play a vital role in supporting the residential experience of students of all genders and will need to bring empathy, awareness, and maturity to the role. This role will require daily interactions with a large and diverse group of students and will need individuals who are good at interpersonal engagement. We are also keen to work with individuals who have prior experience in residential settings and assist the Warden with operations in the residences, liaising with a range of service providers to deliver outcomes. If you're self-motivated, enjoy working with youth, and want to be part of building an institution with a difference, join us at Nayanta University.

This role will require working closely with the Warden in collaboration with other colleagues. Key responsibility areas will include, but not be limited to, the following :

Residence Support and Management

• First-level point of contact for students regarding any concerns related to the residence
• Provide live-in support as a first responder for emergencies and crisis management
• Support the daily operations of the student residence, ensuring that facilities are well-maintained and conducive to student living
• Log, follow up on, and escalate issues related to housing, including maintenance requests, room changes, and basic accommodations
• Coordinate with teams such as Housekeeping, Maintenance, and IT to ensure timely support for residence-related matters
• Work closely with the security team and assist the Warden in monitoring student movement and ensuring adherence to campus policies

Student Data Management :

Emergency Response and Medical Support :

Community Building & Pastoral Care :

Note : This is not an exhaustive list and may be supplemented / modified at the discretion of the University.

Skills and Qualities Preferred

IMPORTANT : The compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience and

qualifications, and as per standard industry trends.

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.