Job Description Job Title: Senior Manager / Manager - Campus Life
n Location: Doddabalapura, Bengaluru, Rural
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n Role Overview
n The University seeks a dynamic and experienced Campus Life Manager to lead and integrate the Student Life and Sports ecosystem.
n 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.
n We're looking for a solid 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.
n The role requires an autonomous, proactive, and creative professional who works with student outcomes as the primary indicator of success.
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n Key Responsibilities
n 1. Campus Life Strategy & Leadership
n n Design and execute an integrated strategy for Sports and Student Life.
n Define short-term and long-term goals for engagement, performance, and participation.
n Build a scalable campus engagement ecosystem aligned with institutional vision.
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n 2. Sports Program Management
n n Lead all sports programs, teams, and competitive activities.
n Drive performance in inter-university, state, and national competitions.
n Manage athlete recruitment, scholarships, coaching systems, and infrastructure.
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n 3. Student Engagement, Leadership & Platforms
n n Oversee student engagement ecosystems including clubs, fests, NSS, Rotaract, and student forums.
n Drive leadership platforms such as MUN, TEDx, Toastmasters, debates, and leadership summits.
n Build structured student leadership pipelines and participation frameworks.
n Foster a culture of communication, leadership, and ownership.
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n 4. Community Engagement & Sustainability
n n Lead NSS and community outreach programs.
n Execute rural engagement, volunteering, and social impact initiatives.
n Drive campus sustainability programs (green initiatives, environmental campaigns).
n Build partnerships with NGOs, civic bodies, and external organisations.
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n 5. Compliance & Governance




n n Ensure adherence to anti-ragging policies and student conduct frameworks.
n Work with university committees (Student Welfare, Discipline, Sports, Cultural, etc.).
n Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit-ready compliance systems.
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n 6. Events & Field Execution
n n Plan and execute sports tournaments, NSS camps, MUNs, TEDx, and campus-wide events.
n Oversee logistics, coordination, and delivery of all programs.
n Drive field-based initiatives such as awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, and outreach drives.
n Ensure end-to-end execution quality and safety compliance.
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n 7. Fundraising, Sponsorships & Partnerships (Core Pillar)
n n Lead fundraising and sponsorship acquisition for sports, student life, and institutional programs.
n Develop sponsorship proposals, partnership decks, and funding models for events and initiatives.
n Build relationships with corporates, alumni, NGOs, and external stakeholders for resource mobilisation.
n Collaborate with sports bodies, NSS authorities, and external institutions for funding support and partnerships.
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n 8. Data, Analytics & Reporting
n n Track participation, performance, and engagement through data-driven insights.
n Maintain dashboards and structured reporting systems.
n Use analytics to improve program design and outcomes.
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n 9. Coordination & Execution
n n Coordinate across academic departments, administration, and student bodies.
n Ensure alignment between sports, student life, and the institutional calendar.
n Drive seamless execution across multiple stakeholders.
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n 10. Infrastructure & Branding
n n Oversee sports and student life infrastructure utilisation and development.
n Plan upgrades aligned with institutional growth.
n Strengthen institutional branding through achievements and visibility.
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n Eligibility Criteria
n n Master’s Degree in Sports Management,



Physical Education, Social Work, or related field or relevant experience.
n 8–12 years of experience in Sports Administration, Student Life, or Campus Engagement.
n Experience in sports and student life ecosystems at a Managerial level.
n Strong exposure to NSS, Rotaract, MUN, or similar student leadership platforms.
n Mandatory experience in fundraising, sponsorship acquisition, or resource mobilisation.
n Experience with university committees and governance frameworks preferred.
n Strong network in sports or student engagement ecosystems.
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n Preferred Experience
n n TEDx, Toastmasters, and MUN exposure (organisational or leadership roles).
n Large-scale campus events, leadership summits, or institutional programs.
n Data-driven program management and reporting experience.
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n Skills & Competencies
n n Campus leadership and program execution capability
n Cross-department coordination and stakeholder management
n Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making
n Fundraising, vendor management, negotiation, and partnership-building skills
n Autonomous, proactive, and creative mindset
n High ownership and outcome-oriented execution
n Student-centric and field-oriented approach
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n Field & Execution Experience
n n Hands-on experience in sports events, NSS activities, MUNs, and student programs
n Exposure to camps, tournaments, and field-based initiatives
n Ability to manage structured systems and student-led initiatives simultaneously
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n Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
n n Student participation growth across sports and student life
n Sports performance (medals, rankings, championships)
n Growth in NSS, Rotaract, MUN, and club engagement
n Execution of campus and community programs
n Fundraising and sponsorship inflow
n Compliance adherence (anti-ragging and governance standards)
n External partnerships and collaborations
n Institutional visibility and branding
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n Important Note
n n This is a high-ownership role requiring execution across sports, student life, compliance, and fundraising.
n Candidates without relevant hands-on experience will not be considered.
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