Director – Student Housing

nWe are looking for an experienced and dynamic Director – Student Housing to lead the strategic and operational management of our student residential communities and create an exceptional student living experience.

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nThe role will oversee residential operations, student experience, safety & security, facilities, hospitality, catering, transport, housekeeping and resident life , ensuring a safe, engaging and supportive environment for students. The Director will also own the P&L; and operating/capital budgets for the residential portfolio, drive occupancy and retention, and ensure regulatory and institutional compliance.

nThe position will lead a multidisciplinary team comprising Facility Managers, Wardens/Resident Assistants, Operations, Security, Catering, Housekeeping, Transport and Technical Services teams.

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nTop 5 Qualities, Skills & Requirements

n1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

nProven ability to manage large-scale residential operations, establish systems and processes, drive service excellence and deliver measurable outcomes.

n2. Strong Command, Discipline & Crisis Management

nExceptional ability to handle emergencies, risk, security, student discipline and high-pressure situations with calmness, authority and sound judgement. Defence experience will be an advantage.

n3. Student-Centric Leadership





nDeep understanding of student life and residential communities, with the ability to create a protected, inclusive, engaging and development-oriented living environment.

n4. Business & Financial Acumen

nStrong experience in P&L; ownership, budgeting, cost optimization, occupancy, retention and operational performance , with a clear focus on efficiency and sustainability.

n5. People & Stakeholder Leadership

nExceptional communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and work effectively with students, parents, faculty, senior management and external authorities.

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nIdeal Candidate

nA senior professional with 15–20 years of overall experience , including 7+ years in senior administrative/operations leadership , preferably with experience in large residential campuses, universities, student housing, hospitality, institutional operations or the Defence sector .

nThe ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking, operational rigour, empathy, discipline and commercial acumen to build a world-class student residential experience at scale.

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nLocation: Bengaluru

nReports to: Registrar / Chancellor

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nInterested candidates Please share CV's to

📌 Director - Student Housing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Presidency University Bangalore
📍 Bengaluru