Chief Hostel Warden

Established in 2012, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, stands as a trailblazer in its commitment to delivering a comprehensive education aligned with global standards.

VGU is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to join our team as a Chief Hostel Warden. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the overall welfare and well-being of our students residing within the university's hostel premises. The Chief Warden will actively supervise and manage the daily operations of the hostels, creating a safe and comfortable living environment for students.

Responsibilities
The Chief Warden presides over the administration of the multiple hostels. The Warden should be regularly available in the hostel office to address the concerns of the students.
The Chief Warden will ensure that residents abide by the norms of the hostel. He will report to the Dy. Director (Administration) all relevant cases of indiscipline, and violation of rules. The Warden is authorized to impose fines on a resident student in case of a misdemeanor.
The Warden can transfer a resident from one room or wing to another.
The Warden maintains imprest accounts and spends from the sanctioned imprest money. Warden will allot hostel rooms and supervise them. (This function will not be delegated to any staff in the hostel)
The Warden is authorized to take disciplinary action against a boarder for keeping any unauthorized guest.
Will take action for the eviction of defaulting resident students in consultation with the Chief-Warden for mess bill defaulters.
Will be responsible for the overall security of the hostel and will coordinate his/her responsibility with the Security Officer of the University. Will periodically verify the furniture and fittings of the hostel with the assistance of the Office Assistant and take action for their repairs/replacement or for obtaining additional furniture.
Will look after the common room and the sports and cultural programmes of the hostel and will regulate disbursements out of the hostel’s recreation grant.
Will ensure the maintenance of discipline and decorum in the common room. Can permit the common room to stay open beyond the prescribed hour on a special occasion. Will pursue, at an appropriate level, all complaints relating to common room items like television.
Will keep a watch over the cleanliness of the dining hall and the kitchen and of the food prepared.
Will conduct regular inspection of the kitchen room and the dining hall, especially when the residents take their meals. Will enforce discipline and decorum in the dining hall.
Will examine the monthly income and expenditure statement of the Hostel facilities across the campus and that nearby the campus.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Prior experience in student housing, residential management, or related fields is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive matters.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work flexible hours depending on the needs of the hostels.

Email CV to careers@vgu.ac.in, mentioning in subject line, Role Applied for Chief Hostel Warden
Applications are invited till 30th September, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.