Residential Fellow in Maharashtra | Eklavya India Foundation

Eklavya India Foundation

Eklavya India Foundation supports first-generation university students from historically marginalised communities, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Nomadic and De-notified Tribes, and Other Backward Communities. Together these communities number over 1 billion people in India, about 12% of the world's population. Eklavya helps these students succeed in higher education and grow into leaders who can change their communities and the country. Its residential campus gives students a safe, supportive place to live, learn and grow together.

Role

As a Residential Fellow, you will live and work with students on Eklavya's residential campus in Nagpur. You will be a steady, caring presence in their daily lives. You will support their studies and personal growth and help build a warm, positive campus community where every student feels they belong.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students one-on-one and in groups, and support their studies and personal growth.
• Plan and coordinate learning activities, study sessions and workshops on campus.
• Help students build healthy daily routines and good study habits.
• Build a safe, respectful and positive place to live where students support one another.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the campus so that life there goes smoothly.
• Notice when a student is struggling and connect them with the right support.
• Work closely with the Eklavya team to share updates on student progress and well-being.

Requirements

• Willingness to live full time on the residential campus in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
• Experience mentoring, teaching or guiding students or young people is helpful, and freshers are welcome to apply.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by first-generation learners and students from marginalised communities.
• Ability to plan and run learning activities for groups of students.
• Clear, kind communication and the patience to build trust with students.
• Ability to stay organised and handle the daily tasks of a busy residential campus.

Benefits

• Do meaningful daily work that helps first-generation students succeed in university and beyond.
• Gain hands-on experience in mentoring, education and running a residential programme.
• Be part of a close, mission-driven team working for social justice in education.
• Grow as a leader through real responsibility from day one.

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