Director-Student Life & Institutional Relations

Job Description

Responsibilities Director: Student Life & Institutional Relations Reports To: The President A. Student Life The Director – Student Life is responsible for fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive campus environment that promotes academic achievement and personal development. This role directly oversees three key verticals: Academic Mentorship Non-Academic Mentorship Social & Extracurricular Mentorship Each vertical is led by a Deputy General Manager (DGM), who reports to the Director – Student Life. The DGMs are drawn as follows: Academic Mentorship: Faculty members, preferably from the student’s department. Non-Academic Mentorship: Administrative/non-academic staff. Social Activities Mentorship: A mix of academic and non-academic staff. 1. Strategic Oversight Provide leadership and strategic alignment across all three mentorship verticals. Drive planning, implementation, and regular review of mentorship and extracurricular programs. 2. Academic Mentorship Supervise the DGM – Academic Mentorship. Support Deputy Directors for each academic year (1st to 4th). Maintain a 1:20 faculty-to-student mentor ratio. Ensure mentors are trained to support academic guidance and performance tracking. 3. Non-Academic Mentorship Oversee the DGM – Non-Academic Mentorship in managing non-academic services (e.g., housing, transport, hygiene). Support structured mentorship via Deputy Directors and administrative staff (1 mentor per 200 students). Maintain effective systems for handling student concerns and grievances. 4. Social & Extracurricular Engagement Guide the DGM – Social Activities in managing and promoting: Student clubs (Arts, Music, Theatre, Debate, Public Speaking). Student-led leadership, cultural, and community initiatives. Encourage inclusive, creative, and collaborative student programs. 5. Collaboration and Reporting Foster coordination between academic departments, administration, and student bodies. Monitor and report on student engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Champion campus life enhancement initiatives. B. Institutional Relations The Director – Institutional Relations serves as the university’s principal liaison with external stakeholders, building strategic partnerships and advocating institutional interests. 1. Government & Regulatory Engagement Represent the university before the UGC, State Secretariats, and other regulatory authorities. Build strong relationships with policymakers, bureaucrats, and ministers. Ensure compliance and timely communication of regulatory updates to leadership. 2. Academic Collaborations Foster partnerships with national and international academic institutions (IITs, research bodies, universities). Facilitate MOUs, joint research, and faculty/student exchange programs. 3. Communication & Representation Represent the institution at key academic and policy forums. Promote the university's reputation through strategic outreach. Host high-level delegations and facilitate institutional engagement programs. 4. Policy Monitoring & Advocacy Track emerging education policies and funding opportunities. Prepare policy notes, proposals, and advocacy documents to support institutional goals. 5. Internal Coordination Collaborate with legal, compliance, and executive teams to ensure regulatory alignment. Provide strategic updates and reports to the President and Board on external affairs.