SALARY: ₦400,000 per month
ACCOMMODATION: On-site accommodation provided (successful candidate must reside within the hostel facility)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Hostel Administrator is responsible for the overall management of the university hostel, ensuring a safe, orderly, and conducive living environment for students while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with institutional standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hostel Operations Management
- Oversee daily running of the hostel facility
- Ensure smooth allocation and reallocation of rooms
- Monitor occupancy levels and bed space utilization
- Maintain proper hostel documentation and records
Student Welfare & Discipline
- Enforce hostel rules and regulations
- Address student concerns, complaints, and welfare issues
- Manage conflicts among students and ensure peaceful coexistence
- Support student wellbeing and promote a positive residential culture
Facility Maintenance & Housekeeping
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are consistently maintained
- Inspect hostel facilities regularly for faults or damages
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance with relevant departments
- Monitor water supply, electricity, and general utilities
Security & Safety Management
- Liaise with security personnel to maintain order within the hostel
- Enforce access control and visitor regulations
- Ensure emergency procedures and safety protocols are observed
- Respond promptly to incidents and emergencies
Staff Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise hostel attendants, cleaners, and support staff
- Assign duties and monitor staff performance
- Ensure compliance with work schedules and standards
- Provide guidance and daily operational direction to staff
Administrative & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate hostel records (occupancy, incidents, maintenance logs, etc.)
- Prepare periodic reports for management review
- Track hostel inventory and basic consumables
- Document incidents and follow up on resolutions
Communication & Reporting
- Serve as the primary link between students and management
- Communicate hostel policies and updates to students
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 5 years of relevant experience in hostel administration, facility management, or student residential services
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage students and maintain discipline effectively
- Good administrative and record-keeping abilities
- Experience in a university or residential environment is an added advantage
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