Assistant Manager, Office of Lifelong Learning

Job Opening: Assistant Manager, Office of Lifelong Learning


Location: Nayanta University Campus, Bavdhan, Pune, Maharashtra


Nature and Days of Work: 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 brand 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 Office of Lifelong Learning

Nayanta University is building its centre for continuing and lifelong learning. Our ambition is to create a space devoted to lifelong learning — a space where working professionals, organisational leaders, founders, civil servants, artists, and individuals from all walks of life can return to education with seriousness and humility.

Many adults carry a quiet question: What if I could receive the education I once wished I had?

An education that sharpens thought, deepens perspective, and allows one to step back from the urgencies of professional life to examine society, institutions, ethics, leadership, and the self.

We are building this space as our answer to that question.

If that question resonates with you, we invite you to help shape the response.


Qualifications & Experience

0 to 3 years of work experience Clear written and verbal communication Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Comfort working with internal stakeholders and external partners Proficiency in Microsoft Suite


Key Responsibilities

Institutional Memory & Knowledge Systems

Develop and maintain structured repositories capturing SOPs, templates, vendor records, faculty preferences, MoUs, and participant feedback to ensure knowledge continuity across programme cycles. Document best practices and operational learnings so that each programme strengthens the next, reinforcing the Office’s “building block” philosophy. Ensure institutional knowledge remains organised, retrievable, and continuously refined to support scale and coherence.

Data Management & Programme Records

Maintain accurate, up-to-date programme records including participant data, cohort histories, faculty documentation, and partnership records, ensuring integrity across all systems. Build and manage centralised data repositories with clear version control and data hygiene standards. Support programme teams with timely data retrieval, reporting, and historical reference across cohorts and partnerships.

Financial Tracking & Budget Management

Maintain real-time financial trackers covering income, expenditure, and budget utilisation across programmes, proactively flagging deviations to leadership. Prepare financial summaries and cost analyses, coordinating closely with Finance to ensure accurate institutional recording of revenues and expenses. Support budgeting templates and financial modelling for new and recurring programmes.

Invoicing & Payment Management

Raise invoices accurately and on time to participants and partner organisations, maintaining systematic payment-tracking registers. Monitor outstanding dues, reconcile receipts against programme fee schedules, and conduct professional follow-ups on pending payments. Coordinate with Finance and Admissions to ensure smooth fee collection and documentation compliance.


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.

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