Director — Student Affairs & Administration; DSA&A

Position: Director — Student Affairs & Administration (DSA&A)
Location: Mohali

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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