DSA- Department of Student Affairs

Weekday AI (YC W21); Chandigarh; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational partnership is seeking a full-time Campus Coordinator to enhance student engagement through event management, communication, and leadership. The ideal candidate will act as a liaison between students and the university, manage events, and support student initiatives. A strong background in public speaking and event planning is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company at campus events and forums.
• Plan and execute high-impact events and initiatives.
• Maintain records of student involvement and feedback.

Skills

Exceptional Communication & Public Speaking

Event Planning & Creative Campaigning

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy

Leadership & Decision-Making

Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management

Tools

Excel

Airtable

Notion

CRM

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients. Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 6-9 LPA). Minimum experience: 1 year. Location: Delhi, NCR, Punjab. Job type: full-time.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Communication & Representation

• Represent the company in all on-campus forums, meetings, and events
• Act as a bridge between students and the central team
• Host and moderate events, webinars, and student town halls

Event Management & Student Engagement

• Plan, organize, and execute high-impact events, orientations, contests, and celebrations
• Lead student clubs and interest groups, fostering active participation and leadership
• Develop and implement new community engagement initiatives

Data Management & Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date records of student involvement, grievances, events, and resolutions
• Submit regular reports with insights and suggestions
• Use tools like Excel/Sheets, CRM for data tracking

Leadership & Student Support

• Serve as a mentor and guide for students facing academic or personal challenges
• Manage student grievances and maintain a safe, inclusive environment
• Promote a culture of discipline, mutual respect, and responsibility

University Liaison & Diplomacy

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with university staff and authorities
• Ensure the company is seen as a professional, value-adding partner
• Coordinate with campus departments for approvals, venue bookings, and support

Core Skills & Competencies

• Event Planning & Creative Campaigning
• Pulse of the Community
• Club & Community Management
• Leadership & Decision-Making
• Responsiveness & Reliability
• Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
• Professionalism & Diplomacy
• Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
• Data Tracking & Documentation
• Negotiation & Persuasion

Additional Requirements

• Exceptional Communication & Public Speaking
• Fluent, confident, and engaging speaker
• Able to address large groups, moderate discussions, and represent us in formal settings
• Skilled in adapting tone and language based on audience - students, university officials, or partners
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute engaging events, competitions, cultural fests, orientation programs, etc
• Brings fresh, innovative ideas that reflect students' interests and align with our goals
• Manages budgets, timelines, vendors, and promotion strategy effectively
• Continuously gathers informal and formal feedback from students to stay updated on their moods, concerns, and preferences
• Designs engagement activities that spark joy, pride, and belonging within the student body
• Creates campaigns that are not only fun but mission-driven
• Leads multiple student clubs and interest groups
• Identifies leaders within the student body and grooms them for responsibility
• Oversees regular student activities, ensuring participation and purpose
• Strategic thinker and action-oriented
• Assigns roles, holds people accountable, and maintains discipline
• Balances warmth with authority; commands respect while remaining approachable
• Available beyond the standard 9-5 schedule, especially in crisis or event situations
• Maintains prompt communication via calls, emails, and messages
• Capable of handling student grievances with understanding and discretion
• Maintains emotional balance under pressure and helps students regulate theirs
• Serves as a trusted advisor during difficult transitions or conflicts
• Handles university relations with maturity and tact
• Knows when to escalate issues and when to resolve them independently
• Builds trust-based relationships with faculty and administration
• Anticipates brewing issues and neutralizes them early
• Manages student-to-student or student-to-administration conflicts calmly
• Capable of stepping in as a strong but fair mediator
• Tracks participation, feedback, grievances, and resolution timelines using tools like Excel, Notion, Airtable, etc
• Ensures every interaction, event, and outcome is documented and reported with transparency
• Obsessed with optimization based on numbers and patterns
• Able to influence stakeholders—students, university partners, vendors, etc.—towards favorable outcomes
• Communicates value propositions effectively in both informal and formal situations
• Skilled in proposal creation and pitching our value-add to institutions