Job Description: Director - Student Housing
Department/ School - Administration
Location - Dayananda Sagar University, Harohalli Campus, Bengaluru

Role Overview
Dayananda Sagar University is looking for an experienced and mature professional to lead the overall administration, operations, facilities and student management of the University’s hostels/residential facilities .
The role will be responsible for ensuring a safe, disciplined, well-managed and student-friendly residential environment across both boys’ and girls’ hostels.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall administration and day-to-day operations of student housing/hostel facilities.
- Oversee boys’ and girls’ hostels, including student discipline, welfare, safety and conduct.
- Manage hostel wardens, residential staff, security, housekeeping and support teams.
- Ensure effective facilities management, maintenance, cleanliness, security and safety.
- Handle student concerns, grievances, emergencies and disciplinary matters.
- Coordinate with University administration, parents/guardians and other departments.




- Monitor student attendance, movement, incidents and hostel records.
- Ensure timely resolution of maintenance and facility-related issues.
- Handle crisis situations calmly and effectively with strong administrative control.
- Drive continuous improvement in student experience and residential services.

Preferred Profile
- 10+ years of relevant administrative / residential / hostel management experience.
- Robust preference for candidates with a Defence background – Indian Army, Navy or Air Force, especially those with experience in administration, personnel management, residential establishments or facilities.
- Candidates with strong education sector / university / residential campus experience will be preferred.
- Proven experience in managing large student/residential facilities and teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills.
- Ability to communicate effecti

📌 Director - Student Housing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dayananda Sagar University
📍 Bengaluru