Role Overview:
The Executive-Student Life will be responsible for conceptualizing, executing, and evaluating a wide range of programs and activities that enhance student life at GITAM Hyderabad. The role requires building a strong student community by driving engagement across day scholars and resident students, supporting the effective functioning of student clubs, coordinating events, and enabling the delivery of credit-based co-curricular courses. Given the residential nature of the role, the Executive is also expected to curate special evening and late-night engagement programs tailored for men's and women's residences, ensuring holistic growth, wellness, and community belonging among students.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Engagement & Community Building
- Develop and implement a structured student engagement strategy for both day scholars and resident students.
- Initiate activities fostering inclusivity, leadership, creativity, wellness, and cultural exchange.
- Curate special late evening/weekend engagement activities for residents (e.g., open mics, sports leagues, wellness circles, cultural fests, and skill-based workshops).
- Act as a first point of contact for students in residence for engagement-related matters.
Clubs & Societies
- Support student-led clubs, societies, and special interest groups with guidance, resources, and event approvals.
- Streamline processes for the formation, recognition, and monitoring of clubs.
- Ensure inclusivity, gender balance, and interdisciplinary participation in club activities.
Events & Activations
- Assist DoSL in planning and executing campus-wide events, festivals, and special activations.
- Coordinate logistics, vendor management, student volunteers, and publicity for events.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative units for smooth execution of credit and non-credit events.
Credit Courses & Skill Development
- Support in curating and delivering DoSL credit courses aligned with life skills, leadership, wellness, and co-curricular learning.
- Engage industry experts, faculty, and practitioners to co-deliver courses and workshops.
- Monitor student participation and feedback to improve program quality.
Residence Engagement
- Create structured activity calendars for men's and women's residences.
- Address the unique needs of residential students (wellness, recreation, social belonging).
- Facilitate residence-based competitions, peer mentorship programs, and community service initiatives.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of student participation, club activities, and event impact.
- Provide periodic reports and insights to DoSL In-Charge for evaluation and planning.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation is a must.
- Post-Graduation qualification is preferable.
- 1-8 years of relevant work experience in student affairs.
