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.