Director – Campus Operations & Student Affairs, University of Colorado Denver, Hyderabad, India

Director – Campus Operations & Student Affairs
Location: University of Colorado Denver
(CU Denver) – Hyderabad India Campus
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Business Officer
Type: Full-time | On-site | Senior Leadership Role
Role Summary
The Director – Campus Operations &
Student Affairs will lead the end-to-end operational and student-facing
functions of CU Denver’s Hyderabad India Campus. This is a key leadership role
during campus establishment and growth, responsible for ensuring that the
campus runs safely, efficiently, inclusively, and in a manner consistent with
CU Denver and CU System expectations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong operational
acumen, an empathetic approach to student well-being, and a collaborative
mindset to work cross-functionally with academic, administrative, and external
stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Campus Operations & Administration
Oversee day-to-day campus operations, including premises and
infrastructure, facilities, security, housekeeping, transport or access
arrangements, technology-enabled services, and vendor performance for the
Hyderabad campus.
Ensure compliance with applicable Indian and Telangana health,
safety, accessibility, safeguarding, fire, environmental, and other
regulatory requirements, while driving sustainability, resilience, and
operational efficiency initiatives.
Lead
budgeting, procurement, and resource planning for operational departments.
Serve
as the campus point-of-contact for external facility and service partners.
Student Affairs & Experience
Design and implement
student-affairs policies and programmes
that promote well-being, academic support, belonging, student success, and
community engagement for a diverse India-campus population.
Oversee
student services such as orientation, counselling, grievance redressal,
extracurricular activities, and event planning.
Work
closely with academic and admissions teams to ensure seamless student
onboarding and retention processes.
Develop
initiatives that foster a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment.
Leadership & Governance
Lead
a team of operational managers, student services staff, and support
personnel.
Act
as a key member of the campus leadership team contributing to strategy,
execution, and cross-departmental coordination.
Represent the Hyderabad India Campus in meetings with local
authorities, service partners, community stakeholders, CU Denver
leadership, and other institutional partners.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Management,
Administration, Operations or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in campus operations, facilities
management, student affairs, or integrated university
administration—preferably in higher education, an international
institution, or a complex multi-stakeholder environment.
Proven
leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent
communication, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience
10 - 15 Years

Employment type
Permanent

Work arrangement
No