About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among Law Universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.
About NLSIU Assistant Manager Vacancy 2025
The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for 2 positions of Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life. These are full-time positions, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru, and will report to the Director – Campus and Residential Life, NLSIU. This position requires living on-campus and may involve occasional weekend and evening commitments.
Role Description
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate degree in any discipline with aggregate 55% marks. Provided, for candidates with benchmark disabilities, the minimum aggregate mark is 50%.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Higher Education, Hospitality, Education, Student Affairs Administration, Counselling, Social Work, Human Resources or any related field.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Minimum 5 years of overall work experience
- Well-organised and capable of handling day-to-day hostel operations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team
- Approachable and attentive to student concerns
- Flexible and open to working beyond regular hours when needed
- Experience of working with residential UG/PG students
- A demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion with a high degree of accessibility and openness to students
- Excellent time-management, problem-solving, stakeholder management skills with attention to detail
- Ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks and a large volume of work in a timely and effective manner
- The ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, from a wide variety of backgrounds
Desirable
- Prior experience working in administrative positions in a student hostel, co-living space, housing high school, UG or PG students or young working professionals.
Role and Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life will report to the Director – Campus and Residential Life. The Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:
- Coordinating the day-to-day management and maintenance of all student hostels
- Responding to and resolving student concerns or complaints related to residences
- Working closely with the Director – Campus and Residential Life (DCRL) and Residence Life team to support student onboarding and offboarding processes, including room allocation, ensuring rooms are ready for occupancy, handing over and collecting keys, and preparing rooms for incoming residents
- Liaising regularly with the Facilities team to report and follow up on facilities related issues to ensure timely resolution
- Coordinating with the DCRL, Student Welfare Officer (SWO), and Health Centre staff in the event of student health and wellbeing-related emergencies
- Being available and accessible to students for discussions or concerns related to their residences
- Being available for emergencies and responding appropriately
- Conducting regular hostel visits to ensure student wellbeing, safety, and compliance with hostel norms
- Conducting regular monitoring of hostels for infrastructure, discipline, student wellbeing and other issues. Participating in Residence Life Disciplinary proceedings and maintaining the records for the same
- Drafting policies, rules and regulations for the effective functioning of the student hostels
- Any other functions or additional duties that may be assigned from time to time
Tenure
Permanent basis till the age of superannuation i.e. 60 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two year’s probation.
Selection Process: NLSIU Assistant Manager Vacancy 2025
Selection will take place in two parts.
- Part 1 shall consist of review of applications by the University. Upon review of applications, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio as against the number of vacancies for the Interview round (Part 2).
- Part 2 will be an interview round wherein the Interview Selection Panel shall score candidates out of a total of 50 marks for selection to the post.
NLSIU reserves the right to have more than one round of interview either in person or over video conferencing and to conduct independent background checks on the candidates.
NLSIU reserves the right to request for references from people who are not listed in the application form but would be familiar with the candidate’s previous work.