Director of Campus Life Management

JOB TITLE: Director

DEPARTMENT: Directorate of Campus Life Management

JOB LOCATION: SRM AP, Andhra Pradesh

REPORTS TO: Registrar

Role Overview

The Director Campus Life Management (CLM) is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end management of campus infrastructure, facilities, and campus life services at SRM University AP. The role heads a large, multi-functional directorate comprising technical services, general campus services, safety, security, utilities, and third-party workforce management, ensuring a safe, compliant, sustainable, and student-centric campus environment.

The role demands strong expertise in technical operations, campus maintenance, vendor and contract management, statutory compliance, ISO standards, budgeting, safety management, and leadership of large and diverse teams, including employees deployed through third-party payrolls.

Scope of the Department

The Directorate of Campus Life Management includes the following verticals and their respective heads and teams:

Technical & Infrastructure Services

Building Maintenance

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)

HVAC Systems

Power Distribution, DG Sets, UPS & Solar Systems

Fire Fighting & Life Safety Systems

Lifts & Vertical Transportation

Welding & Fabrication

Water Treatment Plant (WTP)

Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

General Campus Life & Support Services

Housekeeping

Horticulture & Landscaping

Transport & Fleet Management

Pantry Management

Hostels & Residential Facilities

Campus Event Management

Kitchen Equipment & Utilities

Safety, Security & Space Management

Security Services

Building Surveillance (CCTV, Access Control, Monitoring Systems)

University Space Management

Shops, Commercial Spaces & Contractual Facilities

Workforce & Contract Management

Third-party payroll service employees

All AMCs, service contracts, renewals, and SLAs across verticals

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Tech / B.E. in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (mandatory).

Candidates from large University/Institution is preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum 25 years of experience in campus facilities management, infrastructure operations, or similar large-scale environments.

Proven experience managing large populations (students, faculty, employees, vendors).

Strong background in managing third-party payroll workforces and multi-vendor environments.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

Technical Skill Sets

Strong knowledge of MEP, HVAC, power systems, fire safety, lifts, WTP/STP, kitchen equipment, and campus utilities.

Expertise in preventive & predictive maintenance systems.

Sound understanding of statutory compliance, ISO standards, safety regulations, and environmental norms.

Familiarity with CAFM/CMMS, ERP, and MIS reporting systems.

Leadership & Personal Skill Sets

Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage complex operations in a high-occupancy campus environment.

High standards of integrity, accountability, and service orientation.

Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.

Preferred Certifications & Courses

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) / FMP / IFMA Certifications

ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)

Fire & Safety Certification

Project Management Certification (PMP / PRINCE2 preferred)

Energy Management / Sustainability Certifications