1. Job Tittle
Senior Hostel Warden
2. Department
Department: Admin
3. Job location / Position Type
Sohna/ Fulltime
4. Job purpose and Summary
The Senior Hostel Warden plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the hostel and creating a safe, disciplined, and nurturing residential environment for students. The role involves overseeing day-to-day hostel operations, student welfare, discipline, safety, and coordination with parents and school authorities to ensure the overall well-being of boarders.
The Senior Hostel Warden is responsible for:
- Maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive residential environment for students.
- Supervising hostel operations, including student discipline, hygiene, housekeeping, and security.
- Monitoring daily routines such as wake-up schedules, study hours, meal timings, attendance, and lights-out.
- Providing pastoral care and emotional support to students and addressing their concerns effectively.
- Ensuring students adhere to hostel rules, policies, and expected standards of conduct.
- Coordinating with parents, school authorities, medical staff, and support teams regarding student welfare.
- Organizing recreational, cultural, and community-building activities for hostel residents.
- Managing hostel staff, including assistant wardens, matrons, housekeeping personnel, and support staff.
- Supporting the holistic development, safety, and well-being of all boarders.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Organisation Culture: At GD Goenka, our culture is built on the foundation of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. We foster an environment where every individual—whether in teaching, administration, or support—feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Guided by our THRIVE values (Trust, Humility, Respect, Innovation, Vision, and Excellence), we create a workplace that balances high professional standards with a deep sense of belonging and care.
5. Key Responsibility
A. Hostel Operations & Administration
- Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the hostel and ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain discipline, cleanliness, safety, and order within the hostel premises.
- Implement and monitor hostel policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Maintain student records, attendance registers, leave records, and hostel documentation.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and child protection guidelines.
B. Student Welfare & Pastoral Care
- Create a supportive and caring environment for all boarders.
- Monitor students' physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Counsel students on personal, behavioural, and adjustment-related concerns.
- Coordinate medical care and maintain health-related records in collaboration with the school clinic.
- Conduct regular interactions with students to understand and address their concerns.
C. Discipline & Safety Management
- Ensure adherence to hostel rules and behavioural expectations.
- Monitor student attendance and movement within and outside the hostel.
- Address disciplinary matters promptly and fairly.
- Conduct regular safety checks and emergency preparedness drills.
- Coordinate with security personnel to ensure round-the-clock safety and security.
D. Staff Supervision
- Supervise assistant wardens, matrons, housekeeping, and support staff.
- Allocate duties and monitor performance of hostel staff.
- Ensure effective coordination among all personnel involved in hostel operations.
- Promote a collaborative and professional working environment.
E. Parent & School Coordination
- Act as a point of contact for parents regarding hostel-related matters.
- Communicate student progress, well-being, and behavioural concerns when required.
- Coordinate with academic, counselling, medical, transport, and security departments to support student needs.
- Address parent concerns in a timely and professional manner.
F. Student Engagement & Development
- Organize recreational, cultural, sports, and weekend activities.
- Encourage student leadership, responsibility, and community participation.
- Foster an inclusive and positive hostel culture that promotes personal growth and mutual respect.
G. Emergency & Crisis Management
- Respond effectively to emergencies and student welfare issues.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain incident records and report significant matters to the management.
6. Qualification and Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 3-7 years of experience in hostel administration, residential school management, or student affairs.
- Experience working in residential schools, universities, boarding schools, or student hostels preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- Proficiency in MS Office and hostel administration processes.
7. Competencies/Skills
- Strong student management and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
- Ability to maintain discipline while fostering a supportive environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you okay for the Gurugram Sohna Road Location?
Experience:
- Senior Hostel warden: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
- Hindi (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
