Associate Director- Student Life & Student Engagement

Job Title: Associate Director Student Life Location: Hyderabad, India Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 Years Compensation: Up to 35 LPA Position Overview: We are looking for a strategic and student-focused leader to serve as Associate Director – Student Life . This role will be responsible for shaping and enhancing the student experience across academic, co-curricular, and residential life. The ideal candidate will come with a minimum of 10 years of experience in student affairs within universities, colleges, business schools, or residential campuses , with a strong track record of fostering student engagement, well-being, and institutional alignment. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Student Engagement: Lead the planning and execution of student engagement strategies across academic programs, residential life, and extracurricular domains. Leadership & Community Development: Guide and empower student councils, clubs, and campus ambassadors; promote leadership, inclusion, and civic responsibility. Student Services & Welfare: Oversee student support frameworks including mental health, peer mentoring, counselling, and conflict resolution. Event Planning & Campus Culture: Design, manage, and execute high-impact campus events, including orientation, convocation, cultural festivals, and leadership conclaves. Governance & Student Conduct: Enforce and update student policies, codes of conduct, and grievance mechanisms in a transparent and student-centric manner. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Partner with academic deans, faculty, hostel wardens, and career development offices to ensure a seamless and enriching student lifecycle. Crisis & Risk Management: Serve on student emergency response teams and lead student crisis interventions with discretion and care. Inclusion & Belonging: Champion diversity and inclusion through campus-wide campaigns, awareness programs, and student-led initiatives. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Student Development, or related field. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in student affairs or campus engagement roles within higher education institutions (universities, business schools, or residential colleges). Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven experience managing large student events and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing student life in international or multicultural settings. Exposure to full-time MBA/PG residential programs or globally affiliated campuses. Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and major campus events.