Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.
Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.
The Office of Student Affairs at Anant National University works on all aspects of non-academic student experience on campus as well as at the residences. Student Affairs oversees campus life, residence life, university-wide events, on-campus jobs, student wellbeing, student governance, hobby clubs, and alumni outreach and relations, among others. We strive to create a thriving and fulfilling student experience at par with the best institutions.
Dean, Office of Student Affairs
Master’s degree in clinical Psychology or Psychiatry; relevant medical degree preferred, and a doctorate in a related field will be an added advantage.
6+ years with minimum 5 years relevant experience in an educational setting
Mental Health & Counselling Initiatives
- Design, develop, and oversee comprehensive campuswide counselling programs to support student mental health and emotional well-being.
- Ensure accessibility, confidentiality, and quality of counselling services across the university.
24/7 Mental Health Support Systems
- Establish and manage round-the-clock mental health support mechanisms, including helplines and emergency response protocols.
Psychiatric Support & Interventions
- Assess the need for psychiatric interventions in collaboration with qualified professionals.
- Facilitate timely referrals, diagnosis, and prescription support where required.
Preventive Mental Health Framework
- Design and implement structured modules for periodic mental well-being assessments and check-ups.
- Promote early identification and intervention strategies for at-risk students.
Supervision and Management
- Conduct weekly supervision meetings with counsellors to review cases, provide clinical guidance, and ensure adherence to best practices in student mental health care.
- Oversee and manage the counselling team, including performance monitoring, capacity building, and ensuring ethical and professional standards are maintained.
- Analyse counsellor reports and case data to identify trends, assess service effectiveness, and inform strategic improvements in student well-being initiatives.
- Oversee and manage the comprehensive suite of student well-being services at the university, ensuring integration, accessibility, quality, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Case Management & Student Support
- Oversee end-to-end case management, ensuring continuous monitoring, follow-ups, and coordinated care for students in need.
Fitness Assessment & Academic Continuity
- Develop and implement protocols for assessing student fitness to continue academic engagement or return to the classroom post-intervention.
Holistic Well-being Initiatives
- Plan and execute relevant workshops, awareness campaigns, and periodic surveys to promote holistic well-being for the entire campus community.
- Integrate mental, emotional, and social well-being into campus life.
Academic Accommodations Framework
- Draft and implement policies and processes for granting academic accommodations, including teaching methods, assessments, and campus accessibility.
Culture & Community Integration
- Design initiatives to embed mental well-being into everyday campus culture in a progressive and culturally sensitive manner.
Documentation, Reporting & Escalation
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of individual cases and prescribed interventions.
- Establish clear processes for reporting, risk assessment, and escalation of critical cases.
Disability Disclosure & Support Systems
- Develop frameworks and structures for safe disclosure of visible and non-visible disabilities.
- Ensure appropriate academic and institutional support mechanisms are in place to facilitate student success.
- Clinical assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based counselling
- Crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment
- Case formulation, treatment planning and continuity of care
- Psychometric testing and mental health screening frameworks
- Understanding of psychopathology and therapeutic modalities (CBT, REBT, etc.)
- Psychiatric liaison and referral coordination
- Preventive mental health program design and early intervention strategies
- Ethical practice, confidentiality and professional standards
- High emotional intelligence, empathy and active listening
- Research orientation, data interpretation and outcome evaluation
