Hostel Warden

Job Title: Hostel Warden
Location: Jaipur
Department: Administration / Student Welfare
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: Please look for an automatic reply for filling an application form. Interviews to follow in next few days.

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