Hostel Warden

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Job type: Full-time, Work from Office

Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, is a NAAC A+ accredited private university, located in the heart of Rajasthan’s capital. Home to nearly 10,000 domestic and international students and supported by a team of over 500 distinguished faculty members, VGU is committed to delivering holistic, industry-aligned education. Since its inception in 2012, the University has stood as a beacon of academic excellence, fostering intellectual growth, ethical values, and a sense of social responsibility.

Job Purpose:

The Hostel Warden will be responsible for the overall management, discipline, safety, and welfare of students residing in the hostel. The role requires maintaining a healthy, secure, and student-friendly environment, ensuring compliance with university policies, and addressing the needs of hostel residents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hostel Administration:

• Oversee day-to-day hostel operations, including accommodation, maintenance, housekeeping, and catering.
• Allot hostel rooms and maintain updated records of hostel occupancy.
• Monitor hostel infrastructure and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure hygienic conditions and proper functioning of hostel facilities.

2. Student Welfare & Discipline:

• Maintain discipline, order, and decorum among hostel residents.
• Address grievances and counseling needs of students.
• Ensure safety, security, and well-being of students in the hostel premises.
• Enforce hostel rules, regulations, and code of conduct.

3. Coordination & Supervision:

• Supervise support staff including ward boys, housekeeping, and security personnel.
• Coordinate with mess staff for quality food service and timely meals.
• Liaise with university administration on hostel-related matters.
• Organize hostel activities, orientation, and community-building events.

4. Safety & Security:

• Ensure proper security arrangements in the hostel premises.
• Maintain records of visitors and restrict unauthorized entry.
• Take prompt action during emergencies (medical, safety, or disciplinary).
• Ensure compliance with fire safety and health regulations.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree (preferably in Management, Social Sciences, Education, or related field).
• Minimum

  5 years of experience

  as a Hostel Warden / Administrator (experience in an educational institution preferred).
• Ex Service man preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle emergencies with calmness and responsibility.
• Proficiency in MS Office and record-keeping.

Other Requirements:

• Should be willing to stay in the hostel premises (residential position).
• Must be approachable, student-friendly, and disciplined.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi.

Benefits:

• Free furnished accommodation within the hostel premises.

• Free food (meals provided from hostel mess).

• Competitive salary as per university norms.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and student-focused environment.

Employment Type: Full-time (Residential)

Compensation: As per university norms and experience.

Send your application to: careers@vgu.ac.in. Please look for an automatic reply for filling an application form. Interviews to follow in next few days.