Job Description

The Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) under Samarpan Academy has invited applications from qualified candidates for a full-time leadership role of Campus Chief.

The Campus Chief will serve as the principal academic and administrative head of the institute, responsible for advancing its mission of excellence in crisis management, counseling psychology, and computer applications. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating a transformative educational environment through strong academic oversight, operational efficiency, and compassionate leadership.

Key Details

Job Title

Campus Chief

Organization

Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS), Samarpan Academy

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Job Type

Full‑time

Salary

Negotiable

Contract Tenure

3 years (renewable based on performance)

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.

Notably, ICMS is the only institution in South Asia that offers a graduate degree in Crisis Management studies.

Key Responsibility

Academic & Program Leadership

Provide holistic oversight for

Master's in Crisis Management (MCM)

Master's in Counseling Psychology (MCP)

Bachelor's 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 the first appeal point for student/staff grievances (resolve within 7 working days).

Enforce code of conduct and coordinate events (workshops, crisis drills, orientations).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Academics

90%+ student pass rate; 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 the 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 the 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 work, workshops, and thesis defenses.

Equal Opportunity

Women, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.