Lead Student Affairs

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage the comprehensive scope of student affairs, ensuring student development, welfare, and a vibrant campus culture. This involves overseeing student clubs/engagement, leading core welfare services (safety/security, Mental Health, and Mediclaim/PA policies), and providing strategic oversight for the departmental budget, Student Feedback systems, regulatory compliance (PoSH, D&I), and Conflict Resolution

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Strategic Planning & Monitoring

• Formulate and evolve the strategic plans for Student Affairs, integrating departmental goals with overall institutional strategy and academic plans to ensure the successful achievement of Jio Institute's core mission.

People Management

• Lead and develop the departmental team, managing all aspects of recruitment, training, development, and performance to build a highly competent and committed Student Affairs function
• Direct daily operations, providing expert guidance and ensuring work processes are aligned to foster strong teamwork and achieve departmental objectives in an engaged and motivated environment.

Internal publications

• Monitor and ensure the quality and timely release of all internal publications and bulletins related to student affairs, guaranteeing the availability of accurate and necessary information.

Student Life & Engagement

• Develop, plan, and execute a vibrant calendar of social, cultural, and recreational activities to enhance student life. Promote broad student participation in these activities and oversee the functioning of various student groups, ensuring alignment with university policies.

Policies, Systems, & Procedures

• Establish and govern all Student Affairs functional policies, systems, and processes. Ensure the consistent implementation of these procedures to meet all relevant legislative requirements while maintaining a high standard of quality and cost-effective service delivery.

Student Affairs Liaison & Advocacy

• Represent the division of Student Affairs at the institutional level, serving as the primary liaison to the Office of the Project Director. Oversee administrative advisory committees relevant to students and facilitate campus stewardship by promoting an atmosphere of inclusiveness and support for the diverse student body. Collaborate with cross-function heads to address complex student-related concerns and propose alternative solutions to the ultimate decision-making authority.

Internationalization

• Study Abroad Module: Support the Office of Academic Services in the comprehensive execution of the Study Abroad Module, including creating and signing agreements, and providing extensive logistic support (students’ air tickets, visas, travel insurance, and hotel finalization).
• Global Partnerships: Actively arrange and facilitate visits of foreign delegations for potential collaborations and the signing of MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding).
• Program Promotion: Pitch and promote short-term India Immersion Programmes for international students, and promote collaboration with international institutions for various initiatives, including student exchange programmes, faculty exchange, executive education programs, and summer and winter school programmes.