Associate Dean

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