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 About the University
 
 
 
 Founded more than five centuries ago, the University of Aberdeen is a leading research institution that drives innovation and prepares students for future careers. It is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 12th in the UK in the 2025 Guardian University Guide, and is listed among the top 250 universities worldwide in the 2025 QS and Times Higher Education rankings.
 
 
 The University of Aberdeen will open its Mumbai campus in Powai in September 2026. At launch, it will offer six programmes: four-year undergraduate degrees in Computing, Data Science, Economics, and Business Management, along with one-year master&rsquo;s degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Business Administration.
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 The Associate Director Campus Operations will be responsible for the overall management of campus operations at the University of Aberdeen, Mumbai. This senior role ensures the safe, efficient and student-centred running of the campus, covering Facilities Management, IT Operations, Security, Transportation, Food Services, Hostels, Landscaping and related support services. The Director will also lead on Health &amp; Safety, Sustainability, Infrastructure planning, Crisis Management and People &amp; Vendor Management.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A. Campus Operations Management
 
 
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 Oversee day-to-day campus operations, ensuring seamless functioning of all support departments.
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 Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and service standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
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 Liaise with academic and administrative heads to ensure operational support aligns with academic schedules and priorities.
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 Supervise operational staff and outsourced agencies.
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 B. Facility and Infrastructure Management
 
 
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 Oversee maintenance, housekeeping, and upkeep of buildings, classrooms, laboratories, and recreational facilities.
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 Ensure preventive maintenance and timely repairs of all campus infrastructure and utilities.
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 Coordinate with vendors and contractors for facility management and service delivery.
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 Oversee
 
 statutory compliance
 
 (fire safety, building codes, environmental standards, pollution control, etc.).
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 Liaise with local authorities, ensure
 
 licenses and certifications
 
 are up to date.
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 C. IT and Technical Operations
 
 
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 Supervise campus IT infrastructure, including network systems, data security, and digital learning support.
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 D. Security and Safety
 
 
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 Manage campus security operations, including personnel deployment, surveillance, and access control.
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 Develop and monitor safety protocols, including emergency response and disaster preparedness.
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 Ensure robust security systems for students, staff, and visitors.
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 E. Transportation, Food &amp; Hostels
 
 
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 Oversee transport operations for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring safety and reliability.
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 Supervise food services to ensure quality, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness.
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 Manage hostel operations, ensuring comfort, discipline, and well-being of residents.
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 F. Landscaping &amp; Environment
 
 
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 Maintain campus aesthetics through landscaping, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
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 Promote environmentally responsible practices in all campus operations.
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 G. Budgeting and Compliance
 
 
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 Prepare and manage the annual operations budget for all functional areas.
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 Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and safety standards.
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 Qualifications and Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Management, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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 7 to 12
 
 years of experience
 
 in operations or facilities management, preferably in education, corporate, or defense establishments.
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 Education Industry Experience
 
 Mandatory
 
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 Candidates from defense services background
 
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 strongly encouraged to apply.
 
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 Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex operational environments.
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 Strong vendor management, negotiation, and project management skills.
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 Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Leadership, discipline, and strategic thinking
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 Operational excellence and attention to detail
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 Crisis management and decision-making
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 Stakeholder coordination and service orientation
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 Strong organizational and administrative acumen
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 Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
 
 
 
 In press:
 
 
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 https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/learning-innovation/why-chan-zuckerberg-backed-113-million-inv&hellip;
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 https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/31/chan-zuckerberg-initiative-backs-indian-education-startup-eruditu&hellip;
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Director - Campus Operations - University of Aberdeen, Mumbai

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 International University Campus &ndash; Bengaluru, India
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are inviting applications for a
 
 Campus Manager / Administrative Head
 
 for an upcoming international university campus in
 
 Bengaluru
 
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 This is a founding leadership role responsible for establishing and managing end-to-end campus administration, ensuring global standards of operations, student services, compliance, and overall campus experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role requires a professional who can build systems from the ground up and operate in a multicultural academic environment aligned with international higher-education practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Campus Operations &amp; Administration
 
 
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 Lead overall campus administration including facilities, security, transport, housekeeping and vendor management
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 Establish operational SOPs aligned with international university standards
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 Oversee infrastructure readiness and day-to-day campus functioning
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 Student &amp; Academic Support Services
 
 
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 Manage student services, orientation, campus life and engagement initiatives
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 Coordinate with academic teams for timetable, classroom readiness and learning support
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 Ensure high-quality campus experience and service delivery
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 Compliance &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and institutional policies
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 Support audits, documentation and statutory reporting
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 Liaise with local authorities and external stakeholders
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 Team &amp; Vendor Management
 
 
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 Build and lead administrative teams across functions
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 Manage service partners and outsourced vendors
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 Monitor budgets and operational efficiency
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 Campus Setup (Founding Phase)
 
 
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 Support campus launch activities
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 Participate in infrastructure planning &amp; readiness
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 Work closely with global stakeholders
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 Preferred Profile
 
 
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree (MBA / MPA / Operations / Education Management preferred)
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 10&ndash;18 years experience in campus administration, university operations, hospitality, or large institutional environments
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 Experience in residential / international / private university campuses preferred
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 Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving ability
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 Experience in setting up new campus / institution will be an advantage
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Campus Manager / Administrative Head

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Director - Campus Operations - University of Aberdeen, Mumbai

Campus Manager / Administrative Head