Senior Executive – Student Life (Wellness Program)

Job Title: Senior Executive – Student Wellness (Counselling Psychology)Reporting To: Director – Campus Life

Location: Doddaballapur, Bengaluruhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CoUkjFFf61qb66ON7CooOgw5_5qezpee79S3LZfloP8/edit?resourcekey=&gid=1821459929#gid=1821459929 About GITAMGandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), founded in 1980, is committed to holistic education inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of socially responsible and value-driven learning.

The University is working towards becoming a Global 100 university by 2040 with a strong focus on student development, well-being, and leadership.Role OverviewThe Senior Executive – Student Wellness (Counselling Psychology) will support the emotional well-being and developmental needs of young adults in a university setting.The role focuses on preventive counselling, psychoeducation, emotional support, and student engagement, especially around issues such as adjustment to university life, academic stress, relationships, identity development, peer dynamics, and emotional regulation.A key responsibility of the role is to increase visibility, accessibility, and awareness of counselling and wellness services across campus through structured outreach and engagement programs.The ideal candidate is outgoing, student-facing, empathetic, and highly proactive in engaging with young adults across departments and student communities.Key Responsibilities1. Student Counselling (Developmental & Non-Clinical Support)Provide counselling support to students on academic stress, relationships, adjustment issues, peer conflict, and emotional well-being.Support students in building coping strategies, resilience, and emotional regulation skills.Identify students at risk (including distress or self-harm indicators) and ensure timely referral to appropriate professional or external support systems.Maintain ethical, confidential documentation of sessions and interactions.2. Wellness Outreach & Awareness (Core Responsibility)Drive campus-wide awareness of counselling and wellness services.Actively engage with students to reduce stigma around seeking psychological support.Conduct awareness sessions on mental health, relationships, stress management, and emotional well-being.Ensure high visibility of wellness services through constant campus presence and student interaction.3. Student Engagement & Peer MobilisationMobilize student volunteers and peer wellness ambassadors.Build peer-led support systems and student awareness networks.Collaborate with student clubs, faculty, and departments to integrate wellness conversations into campus life.Act as a proactive, approachable point of contact for students across campus.4. Wellness Programs & Annual Calendar OwnershipDesign and execute an annual wellness engagement calendar.Plan structured programs on emotional well-being, relationships, academic balance, and personal development.Ensure continuous engagement through regular workshops, group sessions, and outreach activities.5. Training & External Resource FacilitationConduct psychoeducational workshops for students on emotional health, coping skills, and relationship management.Coordinate with external psychologists, trainers, and mental health professionals for specialized sessions.Facilitate guest sessions, talks, and awareness programs through external experts.6. Cross-Campus CoordinationWork closely with academic departments, student life teams, and administrative units.Ensure consistent wellness messaging and accessibility across campus touchpoints.Maintain active communication channels with faculty, staff and student coordinators.7. Program Development & EvaluationSupport design and improvement of wellness initiatives (SIP sessions, wellness booths, outreach drives).Collect student feedback to improve engagement and accessibility of services.Contribute to impact reports and wellness program evaluations.Education & ExperienceMaster’s degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Psychology, or Applied Psychology.5 years of experience working with young adults in educational or developmental settings.Strong understanding of youth emotional health, relationships, and adjustment challenges.Telugu or Kannada speaking skills is an added advantagePreferred ExperienceExperience in counselling young adults in university or higher education settings.Exposure to workshops on relationships, stress management, or emotional well-being.Experience in student outreach, awareness campaigns, or campus engagement programs.Familiarity with external expert coordination (psychologists, trainers, speakers).Skills & CompetenciesStrong empathy and student-centered communication skillsHighly approachable, outgoing, and proactive personalityAbility to engage large student groups and build trust quicklyStrong facilitation and workshop delivery skillsAbility to identify emotional distress and guide students appropriatelyExcellent cross-campus coordination skillsStrong ethical grounding and confidentiality awarenessKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Increased awareness and utilization of wellness servicesStudent engagement in workshops and outreach programsEffectiveness of peer wellness networksReach and visibility of counselling and wellness initiativesQuality of student feedback on accessibility and supportConsistency of wellness engagement calendar executionImportant NoteThis role is non-clinical and developmental in nature, focused on counselling psychology in a university setting.It is not a psychiatric or clinical therapy role, but a proactive student engagement and emotional well-being support function.