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1. Job Details Job Title: Hostel Warden(Female & Male) Department: Hostel & Housing Location: MIT-WPU, Pune Reporting To: Chief Warden 2. Job Purpose To ensure the smooth and efficient management of student hostels, supporting the Chief Warden in day-to-day operations, and maintaining discipline, safety, and welfare of hostel residents. 3. Key Accountabilities Strategic: Responsible for overall management and operations of existing and upcoming hostels. Operational: Allocate hostel rooms to students efficiently and fairly. Supervise housekeeping and cleanliness within the hostel premises. Ensure safety, security, and discipline among all hostel residents. Monitor and maintain hostel infrastructure, furniture, and fittings; ensure timely repairs. Oversee food quality served in the hostel mess. Maintain strict discipline and report any instances of misconduct to the Chief Warden. Address and resolve genuine student grievances. Provide first aid and arrange for emergency medical care or hospitalization if needed. Ensure 100% occupancy of hostel facilities. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of hostel residents. Coordinate and ensure maintenance requests are addressed within 48 hours to one week, depending on the severity. Financial and Budgetary: Coordinate with the Chief Warden regarding financial matters and budgetary requirements. Collaborations: Engage and coordinate with various internal university departments for hostel-related operations. Academic Engagement: Stay updated on developments relevant to student welfare and hostel management. External Representation: Represent the university externally when required, especially in matters concerning hostel facilities or student well-being. 4. Person Specification Leadership and Management: Proven leadership and management skills with at least 6+ years of relevant experience in hostel/student facility administration. Work Ethic: Proactive, dependable, and able to manage teams and tasks with a hands-on, results-driven approach. External Relations & Corporate Engagement: Willingness to support external stakeholder engagement as needed. Skills and Competencies: Strong administrative and operational capabilities. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills. Effective information-gathering, monitoring, and reporting abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a structured environment. Minimum Qualification & Experience: Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline. Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in hostel administration or student affairs. 5. Communication & Working Relationships Internal: Regular coordination with the Chief Warden, administration, housekeeping, security, medical, and maintenance departments. External: Liaison with emergency services, vendors, medical professionals, and external agencies as necessary.
