Website:
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Job details:
Job Title: Director Of Student Affairs
Company: Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Experience: 10+ years of relevant academic experience
Qualification: Any Master's degree knowledge of Psychology preferred
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-time
Job Role:
The Director of Student Affairs is responsible for the overall planning, development, and administration of student services, welfare programs, and campus life initiatives. The role focuses on enhancing student experience, promoting holistic development, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging campus environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the vision, mission, and strategic plan for Student Affairs.
- Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for student welfare, engagement, and discipline.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative leadership to align student services with institutional goals.
2. Student Welfare & Support Services
- Oversee counselling services, mental health support, and student wellness programs.
- Ensure effective mechanisms for student grievance redressal and conflict resolution.
- Promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity initiatives across the institution.
- Oversee and streamline student scholarship and financial aid programs, ensuring equitable access, transparency, and timely disbursement.
3. Campus Life & Student Engagement
- Supervise student clubs, societies, and extracurricular activities.
- Plan and oversee cultural events, fests, leadership programs, and community engagement initiatives.
- Encourage active student participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
4. Residential Life
- Oversee hostel administration, wardens, and residential policies.
- Ensure the safety, discipline, and well-being of students residing in hostels.
- Address student concerns related to accommodation and campus living.
5. Student Discipline & Conduct
- Establish and enforce the student code of conduct.
- Ensure fair and transparent handling of student misconduct cases.
- Liaise with legal authorities when required in sensitive matters.
6. Student Representation & Communication
- Act as a bridge between students and the university administration.
- Facilitate student councils, feedback systems, and open forums.
- Ensure transparent and timely communication of institutional policies and decisions.
7. Crisis Management & Safety
- Develop protocols for emergency response and crisis management.
- Ensure student safety in coordination with security teams and local authorities.
- Handle sensitive cases involving harassment, discrimination, and emergencies.
8. Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with departments such as Academics, HR, Facilities, Security, and IT.
- Liaise with parents, alumni, and external agencies whenever required.
- Build partnerships for student development programs, internships, and industry engagement initiatives.
9. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Track student satisfaction, engagement, and well-being metrics.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
10. Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Develop and oversee the annual budget for Student Affairs, including welfare programs, events, and student engagement initiatives.
- Ensure effective allocation and optimal utilization of financial resources across all student-related activities.
- Monitor expenditures, maintain financial discipline, and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Coordinate with the Finance Department for budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.
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