Hostel Superintendent

3 - 5 years

3 - 5 Lacs

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Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Student Welfare & Pastoral Care

  • Ensure the overall well-being, safety, and comfort of all hostel students.
  • Maintain a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, discipline, and academic focus.
  • Act as a mentor, guide, and responsible guardian for students in the hostel.

Hostel Administration & Daily Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day hostel management: attendance, leave records, routine checks.
  • Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and proper functioning of hostel rooms, washrooms, common areas.
  • Coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, and security teams.
  • Ensure timely meals, drinking water, laundry, and other essential services.

Discipline & Safety

  • Enforce hostel rules, conduct checks, and ensure adherence to discipline.
  • Handle behavioural issues with fairness and positive reinforcement.
  • Maintain safety protocols, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.

Liaison & Coordination

  • Coordinate with teachers, wardens, medical staff, and administration for student needs.
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student concerns, leave permissions, etc.
  • Work closely with the Principal/Administrative Officer for planning improvements.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain student attendance, movement register, medical records, and complaint registry.
  • Prepare daily/weekly reports on hostel functioning.
  • Manage inventory of hostel supplies, furniture, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate in any discipline (Bachelor’s degree mandatory).
  • Experience of 3–5 years in hostel management, boarding schools, or similar roles.
  • Knowledge of child psychology, counselling, and adolescent behaviour preferred.
  • Proficiency in communication (English & Hindi).

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and discipline management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and student-friendly approach.
  • Ability to handle emergencies and stressful situations calmly.
  • Organised, responsible, and able to maintain confidentiality.

5. Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to reside on campus (residential post).
  • Should be medically fit.
  • Must maintain ethical conduct and uphold school policies at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Food provided

Work Location: In person

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