Chief Warden

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Girls Hostels and ensure smooth functioning.
• Maintain discipline, safety, and security of all hostelers as per institutional norms.
• Manage room allocation, check-ins/check-outs, and maintain updated resident records.
• Supervise housekeeping, hygiene, and maintenance of hostel premises.
• Coordinate with the mess team to ensure quality and timely food service.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all hostel-related concerns of students and parents.
• Monitor hostel attendance, night roll call, and handle gate-pass and late-entry permissions.
• Address student grievances and counselling needs in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Liaise with the warden team, security staff, and administration for smooth operations.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ensure timely submission of hostel-related reports, logs, registers and documentation.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment for growth of hostelers.

Preferred candidate profile

• Female candidates only.
• 8-13 years of experience in hostel management, student welfare, or residential facility supervision.
• Prior experience in educational institutions (colleges/universities/schools) preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Comfortable working in a residential role with flexible timings, including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to handle students with patience, empathy, and firmness.
• Candidates with counselling skills, safety awareness, and disciplinary management experience will be preferred.
• Familiarity with basic documentation, MS Office tools, and record keeping.