Additional Director Students Affairs Jobs 2026 Institute of Space Technology Islamabad
Institute of Space Technology (IST)
Posted Jun 24, 2026
About the Job
Institute of Space Technology (IST) Islamabad invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Additional Director (Students Affairs) on a contract basis. IST is an Islamabad-based institution and all practical tests/interviews will be conducted at the IST Islamabad campus only. The initial contract period is two (02) years, extendable on performance basis.
Job Details
| Organization | Institute of Space Technology (IST), 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad |
| Position | Additional Director (Students Affairs) |
| EBPS (Contract) | 19 |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Age Limit (Max) | 45 Years |
| Nature of Post | Contract (02 Years, Extendable) |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Last Date | 9th July 2026 |
Qualification
- MBA or equivalent degree (with 16 years of education) in 1st division, with major/specialization in Marketing/Management.
- BBA (04 years degree) or equivalent degree (04 years degree) in 1st division, with major/specialization in Marketing/Management.
Experience
- 13 years post-qualification experience.
Important Information / Application Guidelines
- All qualifications should only be from the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education / Technical Education recognized by the Federal / Provincial / AJK Governments and well reputed universities / institutions recognized by the HEC, as applicable.
- First class in final degree is mandatory. Only one second class / division in the entire academic career from matric onwards is allowed. First class / division means a minimum of 60% marks for annual system or a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 for semester system. Second class / division means a minimum of 50% marks for annual system or a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 for semester system.
- No third division/class (marks less than 50% in annual system or CGPA less than 2.00/4.00 in semester system) in the entire academic career is allowed.
- All posts are Islamabad based. Practical Test/Interviews will be conducted at IST, Islamabad campus only.
- Applications with academic qualifications/degrees and experience in the relevant field will be considered only.
- Age will be calculated on the closing date of applications. Ex-Govt. officials / Ex-servicemen who fulfill the eligibility criteria may be granted age relaxation as per Govt. rules.
- Candidates selected will be offered an initial contract for a period of two (02) years (extendable).
- Ex-Govt. officials / Ex-servicemen should submit attested copies of their release/retirement order and Last Pay Certificate (LPC) duly verified from the concerned authority.
- Serving Employees of Govt. / Semi Govt. / Autonomous organizations should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective organizations regarding permission to apply.
- Serving Regular Employees of Govt. / Semi Govt. / Autonomous organizations will not be appointed on deputation / EOL. In case of selection, the applicant will be required to tender resignation from regular service.
- Applicants can apply for one post only.
- Compliance to eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting for practical test (if required) / interview.
- Late/Incomplete applications and those submitted without attested copies of complete academic and experience documents will not be processed further.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the practical test (if required) / interview.
- Please mark on the right hand side of the envelope, the position applied for.
- IST reserves the right to reject any or all applications, postpone or cancel the recruitment, and add/reduce the number of posts at any stage without assigning any reason thereof.
Ineligibility
- Non-citizens of Pakistan.
- Dual Nationality holders.
- Ex-employees of NCA organizations who have resigned from service.
- Persons dismissed or removed from service as a consequence of disciplinary proceedings.
- Persons convicted by the court of competent jurisdiction and NRO beneficiaries.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from https://ist.edu.pk/downloads?section-opportunities=§ion=career-opportunities
- Send completely filled and duly signed Application Form along with: detailed updated CV, attested photocopies of degrees, final transcripts, certificates and final mark sheets from matric onwards, experience certificates, CNIC, recent passport size photograph, NOC (if applicable), and release/retirement order and LPC (for Ex-Govt./Ex-servicemen).
- Send to: HR Department, Institute of Space Technology (IST), 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad
- Mark the position applied for on the right hand side of the envelope.
- Last date for receipt of applications: 9th July 2026
How to Prepare for This Role
The Additional Director (Students Affairs) position at IST Islamabad is an EBPS-19 contract role requiring MBA or BBA in Marketing/Management with 13 years of post-qualification experience. This is the most senior student affairs position in the institution. The selection involves a practical test and/or interview at IST Islamabad campus. The four areas below outline what the panel will assess most closely.
The panel will verify your MBA or BBA degree (4 years) in Marketing or Management from an HEC recognized university, with a first division result (minimum 60% in annual system or CGPA 2.5/4.0 in semester system). Bring your original degree, detailed transcript, and mark sheets from matric onwards. Only one second division is allowed in your entire academic record from matric onwards; no third division is permitted at any level. For experience, you must have 13 years of post-qualification work in a relevant management or student affairs role. Each employer's experience letter must be on company letterhead, signed by an authorized officer, and must state your designation, the nature of work, and the period of employment clearly. The 13-year post-qualification experience threshold is a senior requirement and will be strictly verified.
Prepare a complete academic timeline from matric to your final degree listing marks/grades and the division obtained at each level. The panel will cross-check your academic record against the one second division allowance rule. Any unreported third division will result in disqualification.
The Additional Director (Students Affairs) is a leadership role overseeing the full student life cycle at IST. Be prepared to describe your experience managing student affairs functions at a senior level: student enrollment and orientation programs, academic support services, student counselling and grievance handling, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, student societies and clubs, discipline management, and student welfare initiatives. The panel will assess your ability to develop and implement student affairs policies, coordinate with academic departments, and handle student-related issues at an institutional level. Experience in a higher education institution, a public sector university, or a government-funded educational organization will be most directly relevant. Describe specific programs or initiatives you led, the scale of the student population you served, and measurable outcomes.
IST is a public sector engineering and technology university. Candidates with experience in student affairs at a science, technology, engineering, or management institution will demonstrate the most direct fit. Prepare examples of student-facing initiatives you led that improved enrollment, student satisfaction, or institutional outcomes.
The required specialization in Marketing/Management is directly applicable to student recruitment, institutional outreach, and departmental management within the Students Affairs division. Be ready to discuss how you have applied marketing strategies to student recruitment campaigns, how you have managed teams and cross-functional coordination, and how you have developed management frameworks for student-facing departments. At EBPS-19, this role involves directing multiple sub-functions and managing a team of junior officers. The panel will ask scenario-based questions about managing a large student body at a technical university, handling crises involving student welfare, coordinating with academic and administrative departments, and reporting to senior leadership. Prepare structured, example-based answers that demonstrate both strategic thinking and operational management competence.
Prepare two or three examples of complex student affairs challenges you resolved at a management level. For each, describe the situation, your role, the actions you took, and the outcome. Panel members at EBPS-19 level interviews expect detailed, leadership-focused responses that go beyond describing day-to-day tasks.
Download and complete the official application form from https://ist.edu.pk/downloads?section-opportunities=§ion=career-opportunities. Send a completely filled and duly signed application form together with: a detailed updated CV, attested photocopies of all degrees, final transcripts, certificates, and final mark sheets from matric onwards, experience certificates, CNIC, and a recent passport size photograph. If you are a serving Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous body employee, include an NOC from your employer. Ex-Govt. officials and Ex-servicemen must include attested copies of their release/retirement order and Last Pay Certificate (LPC) verified by the concerned authority. Address the envelope to HR Department, Institute of Space Technology (IST), 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad. Mark the position applied for on the right hand side of the envelope. Applications must reach IST by 9th July 2026. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
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