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Director — Student Affairs & Administration (DSA&A)

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CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

Bengaluru Full-Time 10–20 years
Posted 1 day ago Apply by June 11, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities


  • Strategic 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 Expectations


    • The Director must demonstrate:
    • Command-level administrative leadership
    • Strong capability in institutional governance and coordination
    • Ability to manage large multi-domain operational ecosystems
    • Data-driven performance monitoring and strategic decision-making
    • Professional integrity, discipline, and accountability
  • Eligibility Criteria

    Educational Qualification


    • MBA 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, Education
    • Candidates with MBA + Ph.D. will be given preference.


    Experience Requirements


    • Minimum 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.


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