Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Coordination & Departmental Leadership: Act as the Second-in-Command to the Executive Director, supporting the strategic leadership and operational coordination of the Department of Student Affairs & Administration.Institutional Governance & Performance Monitoring: Oversee the development and review of institutional dashboards, performance analytics, and monitoring systems, ensuring operational transparency and data-driven governance.Policy Implementation & Regulatory Compliance: Support the Executive Director in the formulation, implementation, and periodic review of policies governing student affairs systems, ensuring adherence to university regulations and governance frameworks.Cross Functional Operational Coordination: Facilitate coordination across student affairs verticals and university departments to ensure timely execution of institutional decisions and resolution of operational issues.Oversight of Student Affairs Systems: Ensure effective functioning of institutional systems governing student welfare, sports administration, residential life, discipline processes, and engagement platforms, maintaining operational consistency and service standards.6. Institutional Communication & Strategic Follow-Through: Ensure structured communication and documentation of leadership directives, action items, and institutional decisions, enabling efficient follow-through across operational units.Leadership ExpectationsThe Director must demonstrate:Command-level administrative leadershipStrong capability in institutional governance and coordinationAbility to manage large multi-domain operational ecosystemsData-driven performance monitoring and strategic decision-makingProfessional integrity, discipline, and accountabilityEligibility CriteriaEducational QualificationMBA from a Tier-1 institution in India (IIMs, XLRI, FMS, MDI, ISB, or equivalent) OR Ph.D. from a nationally accredited institution in Management, Public Administration, EducationCandidates with MBA + Ph.D. will be given preference.Experience RequirementsMinimum 23 years of cumulative leadership experience in administration, defence services, institutional governance, or higher education management.Experience in university administration, residential campus governance, or large-scale institutional operations will be preferred.Call at
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Director — Student Affairs & Administration (DSA&A)