Senior Manager / Manager - Campus Life

Job Title: Senior Manager / Manager - Campus Life

Location: Doddabalapura, Bengaluru, Rural

Role Overview

The University seeks a dynamic and experienced Campus Life Manager to lead and integrate the Student Life and Sports ecosystem.

This role builds a vibrant, high-engagement campus culture by driving excellence in sports performance, student leadership, community engagement, sustainability initiatives, compliance governance, and co-curricular development.

We're looking for a strong program builder with experience in sports administration and student engagement, who can balance high-performance athletics with inclusive student participation, and drive fundraising, compliance, and data-driven campus development.

The role requires an autonomous, proactive, and creative professional who works with student outcomes as the primary indicator of success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Life Strategy & Leadership

• Design and execute an integrated strategy for Sports and Student Life.
• Define short-term and long-term goals for engagement, performance, and participation.
• Build a scalable campus engagement ecosystem aligned with institutional vision.

2. Sports Program Management

• Lead all sports programs, teams, and competitive activities.
• Drive performance in inter-university, state, and national competitions.
• Manage athlete recruitment, scholarships, coaching systems, and infrastructure.

3. Student Engagement, Leadership & Platforms

• Oversee student engagement ecosystems including clubs, fests, NSS, Rotaract, and student forums.
• Drive leadership platforms such as MUN, TEDx, Toastmasters, debates, and leadership summits.
• Build structured student leadership pipelines and participation frameworks.
• Foster a culture of communication, leadership, and ownership.

4. Community Engagement & Sustainability

• Lead NSS and community outreach programs.
• Execute rural engagement, volunteering, and social impact initiatives.
• Drive campus sustainability programs (green initiatives, environmental campaigns).
• Build partnerships with NGOs, civic bodies, and external organisations.

5. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to anti-ragging policies and student conduct frameworks.
• Work with university committees (Student Welfare, Discipline, Sports, Cultural, etc.).
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit-ready compliance systems.

6. Events & Field Execution

• Plan and execute sports tournaments, NSS camps, MUNs, TEDx, and campus-wide events.
• Oversee logistics, coordination, and delivery of all programs.
• Drive field-based initiatives such as awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, and outreach drives.
• Ensure end-to-end execution quality and safety compliance.

7. Fundraising, Sponsorships & Partnerships (Core Pillar)

• Lead fundraising and sponsorship acquisition for sports, student life, and institutional programs.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, partnership decks, and funding models for events and initiatives.
• Build relationships with corporates, alumni, NGOs, and external stakeholders for resource mobilisation.
• Collaborate with sports bodies, NSS authorities, and external institutions for funding support and partnerships.

8. Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Track participation, performance, and engagement through data-driven insights.
• Maintain dashboards and structured reporting systems.
• Use analytics to improve program design and outcomes.

9. Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate across academic departments, administration, and student bodies.
• Ensure alignment between sports, student life, and the institutional calendar.
• Drive seamless execution across multiple stakeholders.

10. Infrastructure & Branding

• Oversee sports and student life infrastructure utilisation and development.
• Plan upgrades aligned with institutional growth.
• Strengthen institutional branding through achievements and visibility.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master's Degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Social Work, or related field or relevant experience.
• 8–12 years of experience in Sports Administration, Student Life, or Campus Engagement.
• Experience in sports and student life ecosystems at a Managerial level.
• Strong exposure to NSS, Rotaract, MUN, or similar student leadership platforms.
• Mandatory experience in fundraising, sponsorship acquisition, or resource mobilisation.
• Experience with university committees and governance frameworks preferred.
• Strong network in sports or student engagement ecosystems.

Preferred Experience

• TEDx, Toastmasters, and MUN exposure (organisational or leadership roles).
• Large-scale campus events, leadership summits, or institutional programs.
• Data-driven program management and reporting experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Campus leadership and program execution capability
• Cross-department coordination and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Fundraising, vendor management, negotiation, and partnership-building skills
• Autonomous, proactive, and creative mindset
• High ownership and outcome-oriented execution
• Student-centric and field-oriented approach

Field & Execution Experience

• Hands-on experience in sports events, NSS activities, MUNs, and student programs
• Exposure to camps, tournaments, and field-based initiatives
• Ability to manage structured systems and student-led initiatives simultaneously

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Student participation growth across sports and student life
• Sports performance (medals, rankings, championships)
• Growth in NSS, Rotaract, MUN, and club engagement
• Execution of campus and community programs
• Fundraising and sponsorship inflow
• Compliance adherence (anti-ragging and governance standards)
• External partnerships and collaborations
• Institutional visibility and branding

Important Note

• This is a high-ownership role requiring execution across sports, student life, compliance, and fundraising.
• Candidates without relevant hands-on experience will not be considered.