Hostel Warden

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Job Summary:

Hostel Warden

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage daily hostel operations, including maintenance, cleanliness, and discipline.
• Ensure the safety and security of students by coordinating with security staff and enforcing hostel rules and regulations.
• Address student grievances and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain records related to hostel admissions, occupancy, and inventory.
• Conduct regular inspections of hostel premises, rooms, common areas, and facilities.
• Oversee meal timings and quality in the mess area.
• Handle emergencies, medical or disciplinary, with prompt decision-making.
• Enforce curfews, visitor policies, and other regulatory procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree (minimum); a Master's degree in Social Work, Education, or equivalent preferred.

• Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in a similar residential/hostel management role, preferably in an academic institution.
• Prior experience handling young adults (18 - 25 years) is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage diverse groups and foster a student-friendly atmosphere.
• Organizational and record-keeping proficiency.
• Physically and mentally fit to manage long hours and emergencies.
• Integrity, fairness, and a sense of responsibility

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