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Nayanta University

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 Job Opening:
 
 Associate Director/Director - Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Dean - Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 University Campus, Bavdhan, Pune, Maharashtra 411021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nature and Days of Work:
 
 Full-time, On-site (Monday to Friday; flexibility required for events and emergencies)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Nayanta University:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nayanta University, Pune, is a multidisciplinary institution focused on real-world learning, academic excellence, and a culture of inclusion and integrity. Supported by leaders from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the university is actively expanding its campus infrastructure and operational ecosystem to meet its long-term academic and institutional goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are building a technologically advanced, future-ready campus that brings together academic, residential, administrative, and digital systems. The Director &ndash; Operations will play a key leadership role in strengthening and scaling campus operations, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and service quality while supporting the university&rsquo;s continued growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us:
 
 
 
 
 
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 High-Impact Infrastructure: Play a pivotal role in establishing a robust foundation for a mission-driven institution.
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 Professional Growth: Collaborate with leading academic and administrative teams, gaining exposure to cutting-edge educational technologies.
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 Dynamic Work Environment: Contribute to transformative digital initiatives, supporting both operational efficiency and innovation in teaching and learning.
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 Culture of Excellence: Be a part of a founding team fostering transparency, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Campus Establishment &amp; End-to-End Setup
 
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 Lead the establishment of the new university campus, including planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure development, utilities, facilities, statutory approvals, and operational readiness. Oversee complete campus setup&mdash;from land development, construction, and fit-outs to operationalizing academic, residential, and support services&mdash;to ensure the campus is fully functional, compliant, and future-ready.
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 2. Campus Administration
 
 
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 Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including staff management, scheduling, and resource allocation.
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 Develop, implement, and enforce administrative policies and SOPs to ensure efficiency, compliance, and discipline across the campus.
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 Provide operational support to academic and non-academic departments as required.
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 3. Facility &amp; Infrastructure Management
 
 
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 Plan, manage, and maintain campus infrastructure, including academic blocks, hostels, dining, recreation, and transport facilities.
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 Lead campus construction, renovation, and expansion projects in collaboration with architects, contractors, and vendors.
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 Ensure compliance with safety, fire, health, and environmental norms and certifications.
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 Play a key role in the planning, design, and development of campus infrastructure for both new and expanding facilities, ensuring alignment with long-term institutional vision.
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 4. Dining &amp; Mess Management
 
 
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 Oversee daily operations of campus dining halls, mess facilities, and cafeterias to ensure hygiene, quality, and timely service.
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 Establish food safety standards and ensure compliance with FSSAI and other relevant norms.
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 Coordinate with nutritionists and vendors to provide balanced, diverse, and cost-effective meal plans for students and staff.
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 Monitor feedback and conduct regular audits on food quality, hygiene, and service efficiency.
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 Ensure dining infrastructure, equipment, and kitchen facilities are well-maintained and upgraded as required.
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 5. Vendor &amp; Contract Management
 
 
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 Oversee procurement and vendor selection for key services such as security, housekeeping, cafeteria, transport, and utilities.
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 Monitor service quality, enforce SLAs, and ensure cost optimisation without compromising standards.
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 Coordinate with finance for vendor payments and contract renewals.
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 6. Security, Transport &amp; Emergency Readiness
 
 
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 Implement and monitor a secure, safe environment for students, staff, and visitors through surveillance systems and security staff management.
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 Ensure efficient and reliable campus transport services.
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 Develop and enforce emergency response protocols and disaster preparedness plans.
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 7. Asset Tracking &amp; Management
 
 
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 Establish and oversee systems for asset tracking, inventory control, and lifecycle management of campus assets (furniture, IT, lab equipment, vehicles, etc.).
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 Ensure accurate tagging, documentation, and periodic audits of all physical assets.
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 Implement digital tools/ERP for real-time asset monitoring and reporting.
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 Plan preventive maintenance schedules and manage end-of-life asset disposal in compliance with university policies.
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 Align asset management with financial planning to reduce loss, optimise utilisation, and ensure sustainability.
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 8. Government Liaison &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Act as the primary liaison with government departments, statutory bodies, and local authorities for permissions, inspections, and approvals.
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 Ensure compliance with UGC, AICTE, NAAC, fire &amp; safety, municipal, and environmental regulations.
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 Manage the timely submission of reports, licenses, and renewals to maintain uninterrupted operations.
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 Build relationships with local community stakeholders, utility providers, and civic agencies to ensure smooth coordination.
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 Coordinate with statutory bodies and local authorities to obtain all permissions and approvals required during campus establishment and expansion phases.
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 9. Budgeting &amp; Resource Planning
 
 
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 Develop and manage the operations budget with emphasis on cost efficiency, sustainability, and forecasting.
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 Monitor expenditures, asset depreciation, and propose cost-saving measures.
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 Align operations planning with broader university objectives in coordination with finance and HR.
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 10. Team Leadership &amp; Training
 
 
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 Lead, mentor, and motivate operations, administration, and facilities staff.
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 Establish performance standards and conduct regular evaluations.
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 Design training programs to align staff with the university&rsquo;s mission, safety norms, and service excellence standards.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree / MBA (Operations/General Management/Facilities) preferred.
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 Certifications in Facility Management, Safety, or Project Management (e.g., PMP, ISO, etc.) will be an advantage.
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 Experience
 
 
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 15 years of progressive experience in large-scale campus operations, institutional administration, or facilities management.
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 Proven track record in leading multi-functional teams (administration, facilities, dining, transport, security, vendor management).
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 Experience in higher education or large institutional/corporate campuses strongly preferred.
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 Demonstrated success in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
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 Hands-on experience with compliance management, liaisoning with government bodies, and audits/inspections.
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 Exposure to digital operations platforms/ERP systems for asset management, finance, or HR integration.
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 Technical Competencies
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of infrastructure and facility management (hostels, dining, classrooms, transport, utilities).
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 Familiarity with FSSAI, fire safety, environmental, and municipal norms.
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 Financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation skills.
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 Proficiency in MS Office, ERP tools, and facility/asset tracking software.
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 Leadership &amp; Personal Attributes
 
 
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 Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day operational execution.
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 Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing vendors, contractors, and government authorities.
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 Strong crisis management and problem-solving ability with a calm, solution-oriented approach.
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 High standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency.
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 Ability to motivate, mentor, and build cohesive, high-performing teams.
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 Service-oriented mindset with sensitivity to student, faculty, and staff needs.
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 Adaptable, resilient, and able to perform in a dynamic, fast-growing institutional environment.
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 Remuneration:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation will be competitive and benchmarked to industry and sector norms, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Application Process:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Interested candidates should email their updated CV to:
 
 
 careers@nayanta.edu.in
 
 
 
 
 
 Subject Line: Application for Associate Director/Director &ndash; Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 Please include in your application:
 
 
 &bull; Last drawn salary
 
 
 &bull; Expected salary
 
 
 &bull; Notice period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Kindly note:
 
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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