Associate Dean

Job Description Key Responsibilities 1. Student Welfare & Support - Lead functions like counseling, mental health, financial aid, and crisis intervention - Oversee Psychological Counselling Cell ensuring timely intervention and follow-ups - Maintain robust, responsive mechanisms for student feedback and grievance redressal 2. Student Life & Engagement - Foster vibrant campus culture through co-curricular and extracurricular activities - Guide and monitor student clubs, forums, and societies to promote leadership and participation - Organize university-level events, competitions, and celebrations 3. Student Conduct & Discipline - Monitor discipline on campus and hostels; handle grievances and disciplinary matters - Serve as a core member of the Anti-Ragging Committee and other disciplinary committees - Draft and implement policies on student conduct, hostel management, and behavioral expectations 4. Student Grievance Redressal - Act as the primary officer for receiving, assessing, and addressing academic and non-academic grievances - Coordinate with faculty, departments, and administration to ensure fair and timely grievance resolution - Maintain grievance registers and tracking tools aligned with UGC/regulatory norms - Conduct awareness drives on grievance redressal mechanisms and student rights 5. Student Accommodation & Campus Life - Oversee hostel operations, food services, and accommodation facilities - Promote healthy living practices, grooming culture, and student presentability - Conduct periodic feedback sessions and audits on accommodation, food, and safety 6. Administration & Collaboration - Coordinate with Academic Affairs, Registrar, HR, Infrastructure to address student needs - Support emergency protocols, travel, and guest visits involving students - Facilitate orientation, induction, and convocation support services 7. Inclusion & Special Support - Ensure support systems for differently-abled and marginalized students - Manage special cases requiring university-approved flexibility or support 8. Institutional Representation - Represent MSU in external student-related events and collaborations - Facilitate student participation in inter-university festivals, leadership summits, and social impact programs 9. Strategic Inputs - Contribute to university policies and long-term student affairs planning - Develop data-driven reports and propose initiatives to enhance student life quality