Job Description

About the Company: The Nayanta Compass is a developmental programme designed to provide students with personalized, individualized support throughout their degree. Anchored around the Nayanta values of Care, Curiosity, Confidence, and Careers, the programme cultivates a culture of self-efficacy and provides students with the scaffolding needed to make informed decisions at critical junctures such as selecting a major or pursuing internships. Drawing on research-backed psychological and behavioural tools, skill-building exercises, coaching, and mentoring support, the programme enables students to navigate their academic and professional journeys with clarity and confidence.

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About the Role: The Nayanta Compass Coach at Nayanta University will play a key role in providing personalised support to our undergraduate students as they navigate their way through the 4-year journey. As a coach at Nayanta University, you will have the chance to:

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- receive close guidance from accomplished mentors and coaches, both from India and abroad.
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- work closely with teaching faculty, academic associates and the academic administrative team to support student learning and development.
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- contribute to setting up institutional processes and practices for holistic student development in the early years of the university.
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Nayanta Compass Coaches will be appointed on a contractual basis, with a preferred commitment of 4 months.

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Responsibilities:

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- Conduct confidential 1-1 coaching sessions with minimum 20 students in a term.
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- Maintain a digital diary of the student with updated details after each coaching session.
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- Participate in daily or weekly debriefings with the Nayanta Compass Faculty-in-Charge.
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- Support the Nayanta Compass team in organising activities and group sessions.
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This is not an exhaustive list and may be supplemented/modified at the discretion of the University.

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Qualifications: A master's degree in psychology or equivalent certification in counselling and psychotherapy.

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Required Skills:

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- Demonstrated skill in creating an environment of unconditional positive regard for the student.
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- Excellent interpersonal communication and cross-cultural understanding.
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- Rigorous understanding of the coaching process.
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- Proficiency in working with the MS Office suite of applications.
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Preferred Skills: Minimum 3-5 years of coaching experience in any industry.

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Pay range and compensation package: Remuneration: pay-per-session, session rate set as per academic institutional norms.

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Candidates shall be evaluated based on:

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- A technical and conversational interview
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- Live coaching session on campus
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Application Submission Process: Please apply by writing to us at [email protected], with a copy to [email protected] with the following materials:

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- an updated Curriculum Vitae with detailed coaching experience
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- a copy of your coaching certification
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- a cover note indicating why you are interested in the position, and
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- where available, any client feedback
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Your email's subject line should be "Nayanta Compass - Coach - Candidate Name". The deadline for receiving applications is 31st August 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details concerning next steps.

📌 Coach, Nayanta Compass (Pune)
🏢 Nayanta University
📍 Pune