Assistant Warden

Assistant Manager (Assistant Warden), Residence Life Reports to: Senior Manager (Warden) Experience : Graduate with 1-3 years of experience. Prior experience in educational institutions, This is a full-time, on-site professional role which requires you to live in the Student Residence. 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. 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. 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. In the process, you will meaningfully engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders within the University and beyond under the guidance of the Warden. 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. 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. Residence Support and Management 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: Maintain and regularly update the student database related to residence life, including room assignments, incident reports, and other relevant records Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of data in accordance with university policies Emergency Response and Medical Support: Depending on the nature of the situation, coordinate with physical and mental health services available for students as guided by the Warden Escalate incidents involving policy violations to the Warden as per the regulations of the University, as well as the local, state, and national laws Community Building & Pastoral Care: Organise community-building activities for students to foster a sense of belonging and active engagement within the residence Support the Warden in advising and guiding students through their residential experience Skills and Qualities Preferred Administrative skills such as building management, archiving, and general operations Sound knowledge and experience of using MS Office and G-Suite tools Ability to support young adults from diverse backgrounds in a residential setting The compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience and