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.