Head of Administration & Security

About the role

A recently retired Lieutenant Colonel or Major is required to lead administration and security at NIT University campus. The incumbent will oversee all administrative support services, logistics, hostel operations and ensure safety and discipline for personnel, facilities and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day administrative operations, including office assistants, housekeeping, cafeteria, maintenance and transport staff.
• Manage security measures across the campus, overseeing guards, CCTV monitoring, access control and visitor protocols.
• Coordinate with procurement and IT for space planning, facility setup, asset deployment and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain comprehensive records and reporting on attendance, energy backup, visitor management, incidents and inventory.
• Ensure fire safety, conduct emergency drills and keep safety equipment and signage up to date.

Required profile

• Retired Lieutenant Colonel or Major from the armed forces, retired within the last year.
• Graduate degree, age not above 50, medically fit and pleasant personality.
• Experience with intelligence organisations preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities, disciplined and vigilant under pressure.

Required skills

• Familiarity with security technologies such as CCTV and access‑control systems.
• Knowledge of paper‑free, ERP‑driven documentation environments.
• Ability to coordinate with law‑enforcement and emergency response agencies.