Vacancy for Campus Chief At Institute of Crisis Management Studies

Job Overview

The Campus Chief is the principal academic and administrative officer of ICMS who will operationalize the institute’s mission of excellence in Crisis Management, Counseling Psychology, and Computer Applications, ensuring a transformative educational environment through rigorous academic oversight, operational efficiency, and compassionate leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Program Leadership

  • Provide holistic oversight for:
    • Master in Crisis Management (MCM)
    • Master in Counseling Psychology (MCP)
    • Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)
  • Ensure curriculum compliance with affiliated university standards and ICMS’s humanitarian mission.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate program coordinators and faculty.

Student Lifecycle Management

  • Implement attendance monitoring (80% minimum norm) and analyze semester results.
  • Identify at‑risk students and mandate remedial/counseling interventions.
  • Lead enrollment drives, set program targets, and administer scholarships.

Day‑to‑Day Operations

  • Ensure smooth facility management (library, IT, security, front office).
  • Act as first appeal point for student/staff grievances (resolve within 7 working days).
  • Enforce code of conduct and coordinate events (workshops, crisis drills, orientations).

Thesis Review

  • Chair the Thesis Committee for MCM & MCP programs.
  • Approve proposals, ensure ethical & methodological rigor.
  • Monitor progress, chair final defense boards, and certify final thesis/project approval.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Academics: 90%+ student pass rate; <5% thesis rejection rate
  • Attendance: Minimum 80% average class attendance per semester
  • Operations: Zero prolonged (>30 days) unresolved complaints
  • Enrollment: 100% achievement of yearly admission targets
  • Thesis: 100% of submitted theses reviewed/approved within 30 days

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: PhD preferred (in Crisis Management, Psychology, Education Leadership, Social Science or related field). Master’s degree mandatory.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of academic administration at HoD level or above in a recognized institute.
  • Competencies:
    • Deep understanding of Nepali and international university affiliation systems
    • Compassionate conflict resolution and student counseling skills
    • Proficiency in academic management software (ERP)
    • Resilience and ability to manage high‑pressure crisis situations

Working Relationships

  • Reports to: Chairperson, Samarpan Academy
  • Internal coordination: Heads of Departments (Crisis, Psych, IT), Registrar, Finance Officer, Student Counselors
  • External coordination: University affiliation bodies, examining boards, internship providers (hospitals, NGOs, IT firms)

Additional Information

  • Working Hours: Full‑time with flexibility required for crisis simulations, field works, workshops, and thesis defenses.
  • Equal Opportunity: Qualified women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should send their CV and application to: