Hostel Warden

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Residential / On-campus

Experience: 5–8 years

We are looking for Male & Female Wardens.

Job Summary

We are seeking a responsible, approachable, and experienced Hostel Warden to manage the day-to-day operations of our university hostel. The successful candidate will ensure student safety and welfare, maintain discipline, supervise hostel services, and create a supportive residential environment.

The position requires the ability to handle student concerns sensitively, coordinate with various departments, and respond promptly to emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily hostel operations and ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Maintain discipline and ensure compliance with hostel and university regulations.
• Supervise room allotment, student attendance, leave requests, visitors, and hostel records.
• Conduct regular inspections of student rooms, common areas, dining facilities, and hostel premises.
• Address student concerns, complaints, and welfare-related matters.
• Coordinate with parents, faculty members, counsellors, security personnel, and university authorities when required.
• Respond promptly to medical, safety, security, and other emergencies.
• Monitor housekeeping, maintenance, catering, sanitation, and security services.
• Prevent and report ragging, harassment, substance abuse, violence, and other misconduct.
• Organise hostel meetings, orientation sessions, and student engagement activities.
• Maintain records of incidents, disciplinary matters, hostel assets, and maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and submit periodic hostel administration reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hostel administration, student affairs, residential schools, universities, defence services, or similar environments.
• Prior experience in an educational institution is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and digital record keeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local language.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Student-focused and approachable attitude
• Leadership and conflict-resolution abilities
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters
• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies
• High level of integrity, patience, and emotional maturity

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to reside on the university campus.
• Availability during evenings, weekends, and emergencies.
• Background verification and reference checks will be conducted.