Residential Warden

Vedaantha Foundation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Vedaantha Foundation is seeking a Hostel Warden / Residential Student Supervisor to oversee discipline, safety, attendance, welfare, and day-to-day supervision of residential students. You will coordinate with students, parents, academic teams, housekeeping, maintenance, dining services, and administration to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include attending to attendance, supervision of activities, managing hostel facilities, and reporting concerns to the

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Intermediate / 12th Pass.
• Experience: 2-3 years in a similar role, preferably in a residential campus/hostel environment.
• Age: 25–35 years.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct morning wake-up calls and ensure students follow the prescribed morning routine.
• Conduct and maintain room-wise and student-wise attendance and ensure accurate hostel attendance records.
• Supervise and coordinate morning activities such as yoga, physical activities, and other student routines as assigned.
• Maintain discipline and proper student conduct in the dining hall during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Monitor students during meal times and ensure adherence to dining hall discipline and hygiene standards.
• Perform invigilation and supervision duties in the Academic Block as and when required.
• Regularly monitor housekeeping activities on the assigned hostel floors and ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and proper maintenance of the premises.

Skills

Student management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Emergency handling

Coordination

Record-keeping

Residential environment

Accountability & integrity

Education

Intermediate / 12th Pass

Job description

The Hostel Warden / Residential Student Supervisor will be responsible for the overall discipline, safety, attendance, welfare, and day-to-day supervision of residential students. The role involves close coordination with students, parents, academic teams, housekeeping, maintenance, dining services, and the administration to ensure a safe, disciplined, and supportive residential environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct morning wake-up calls and ensure students follow the prescribed morning routine.
• Conduct and maintain room-wise and student-wise attendance and ensure accurate hostel attendance records.
• Supervise and coordinate morning activities such as yoga, physical activities, and other student routines as assigned.
• Maintain discipline and proper student conduct in the dining hall during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Monitor students during meal times and ensure adherence to dining hall discipline and hygiene standards.
• Perform invigilation and supervision duties in the Academic Block as and when required.
• Regularly monitor housekeeping activities on the assigned hostel floors and ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and proper maintenance of the premises.
• Identify and report plumbing, electrical, civil, housekeeping, and other maintenance issues and coordinate with the concerned departments for timely resolution.
• Maintain regular supervision of hostel floors, common areas, and student facilities to ensure safety and discipline.
• Be available at the designated admission/administrative block to assist with new admissions and related student/parent requirements whenever required.
• Monitor student discipline and behaviour during sports, recreation, and break periods.
• Conduct regular hostel rounds, student attendance checks, surprise inspections, and ensure students are present in their designated rooms/areas.
• Provide student counselling and guidance on discipline, behaviour, academics, personal concerns, and hostel-related matters.
• Identify students requiring additional support and escalte significant concerns to the concerned authorities.
• Accompany sick or injured students to hospitals/clinics and ensure proper medical follow-up and communication with the concerned authorities.
• Maintain proper records of student attendance, incidents, counselling, medical visits, and other hostel-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with all hostel rules, institutional policies, safety procedures, and student welfare guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication with parents regarding student performance, behaviour, attendance, welfare, feedback, and fee-related follow-ups, based on parent availability.
• Respond appropriately to parent queries and coordinate with the concerned academic/administrative teams for resolution.
• Coordinate with the Center Head, Academic Team, Administration, Housekeeping, Security, Maintenance, and other departments for smooth hostel operations.
• Report any serious disciplinary, safety, health, or behavioural concerns to the management immediately.
• Ensure a safe, disciplined, hygienic, and student-friendly residential environment at all times.
• Perform any other duties related to student welfare, hostel administration, discipline, and residential operations as assigned by the management.

Key Competencies:

• Strong student management and disciplinary skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle students with patience and maturity
• Strong observation and monitoring skills
• Ability to handle emergencies and student welfare concerns
• Good coordination and follow-up skills
• Basic administrative and record-maintenance skills
• Ability to work in a residential/hostel environment
• Willingness to take responsibility for student safety and well-being
• Strong sense of accountability, discipline, and integrity

Salary & Benefits:

Attractive Salary + PF \+ ESI + Mediclaim + Food \+ Accommodation

• - Minimum Qualification: Intermediate / 12th Pass
• - Experience: 23 years in a similar role, preferably in a residential campus/hostel environment
• - Age: 25–35 years
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills
• - Patient, mature, responsible, and disciplined
• - Strong student-management and observation skills
• - Ability to handle emergencies and student welfare concerns
• - Good coordination, follow-up, and basic record-keeping skills
• - Willingness to work in a residential/hostel environment
• - North India Candidates Preferred | Hindi Speaking Candidates | Candidates from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh