Assistant Manager - Career Development Office (Solapur)

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
- Support the planning and execution of industry engagement initiatives
- Support the development of internship and placement opportunities aligned with student aspirations and programme objectives
- Support programme logistics, communication, scheduling, and engagement tracking 2. Academic & Pedagogical Support 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.
- Assist in tracking student participation, reflections, learning outcomes, and evaluations
- Coordinate with corporate partners, faculty members, and students to ensure smooth implementation of experiential learning activities
- Work closely with faculty members during industry immersion courses and related academic initiatives
- 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 workplace.
- 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n7099