Hostel Warden

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The Lady Warden will be responsible for managing and supervising the girls’ hostel for undergraduate and postgraduate students. She will ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive residential environment that supports students' academic focus and personal development. The Warden will act as a responsible guardian, mentor, and administrative officer for all girl residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day administration and functioning of the girls’ hostel accommodating both UG and PG students.
• Ensure discipline, safety, and well-being of students at all times within the hostel premises.
• Maintain student records such as attendance, late entry registers, leave applications, medical cases, and incident reports.
• Address grievances and interpersonal issues among students in a supportive and confidential manner.
• Conduct orientation and briefing sessions for new hostel residents at the beginning of each academic year.
• Promote a healthy and respectful co-living culture between UG and PG residents, ensuring mutual understanding and conduct.
• Monitor cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance of the hostel in coordination with housekeeping and maintenance staff.
• Enforce hostel rules in line with university regulations and assist in periodic review of hostel policies.
• Support students during emergencies, and special needs with sensitivity.
• Maintain liaison with university administration, medical teams, security personnel, and service providers.
• Facilitate regular safety drills and workshops (e.g., health awareness, personal safety, hygiene).
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly hostel reports to the Registrar.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preference will be given to candidates with qualifications in education or counselling.

Female candidate with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in managing hostels or residential facilities, preferably in a higher education institution.
• Experience dealing with both adolescent and young adult female students (UG and PG levels) will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage diverse student needs with patience and empathy.
• Maturity to handle emergencies and student welfare with sound judgment.
• Good documentation, record-keeping, and administrative skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and a nurturing approach.

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside full-time in the campus-provided accommodation within the hostel premises.
• Willingness to be available beyond regular hours, including weekends and holidays, when needed.
• Must maintain confidentiality, integrity, and a professional demeanor always.