Institution: Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC), Chennai Group: Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions (MSGI) Employment Type: Full-Time

Location:
Men’s Hostel, Kodambakkam, Chennai Reporting To: Principal / College Management ABOUT MSEC Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, part of the Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions, is committed to academic excellence, discipline, career development and holistic student growth. We are looking for a responsible and proactive professional to manage our Men’s Hostel, ensuring student safety, discipline, hygiene, well-being and efficient day-to-day operations. ROLE OVERVIEW The Men’s Hostel Warden will oversee hostel administration, student movement, discipline, cleanliness, food quality, security, medical emergencies, fire safety, infrastructure maintenance and staff supervision. The role requires regular coordination with students, parents, security personnel, housekeeping staff, food service providers, maintenance teams and college management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Hostel Administration
• Manage daily hostel operations and ensure compliance with institutional rules.
• Maintain resident records, room allocations, emergency contacts and visitor registers.
• Conduct regular inspections and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports. 2. Student Attendance and Movement
• Monitor student entry, exit, attendance and authorised leave.
• Verify outing permissions and overnight stay requests.
• Follow up promptly on unexplained absences or late returns.
• Coordinate with security personnel and maintain accurate movement records. 3. Student Discipline and Welfare
• Enforce hostel rules fairly and consistently.
• Address student conflicts, misconduct, bullying and prohibited activities.
• Prevent ragging and harassment and escalate serious complaints appropriately.
• Serve as the first point of contact for hostel-related grievances. 4. Cleanliness and Hygiene
• Supervise housekeeping and ensure regular cleaning of rooms, corridors, common areas and surroundings.
• Monitor restroom hygiene, water supply, drainage, plumbing and sanitation.
• Maintain inspection checklists and ensure timely corrective action. 5.



Food Quality and Dining
• Inspect food quality, freshness, quantity and serving arrangements at every meal.
• Monitor kitchen and dining hall hygiene, drinking water and food storage.
• Collect student feedback and coordinate with food service providers to resolve complaints.
• Escalate suspected food contamination or food-related illness immediately. 6. Safety and Security
• Coordinate with security personnel to monitor hostel access and prevent unauthorised entry.
• Conduct regular safety rounds and identify potential hazards.
• Ensure adequate lighting and safe access to rooms, staircases and common areas.
• Document and promptly escalate security incidents and safety concerns. 7. Health and Medical Emergencies
• Respond promptly to student illness, injury and medical emergencies.
• Coordinate medical assistance and transportation when necessary.
• Maintain emergency contacts and accessible first-aid supplies.
• Inform parents and the designated college authority about serious incidents in accordance with institutional procedures. 8. Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Monitor fire safety equipment, emergency exits and evacuation routes.
• Coordinate safety inspections, awareness sessions and evacuation drills.
• Report hazards and ensure corrective action.
• Follow established emergency procedures and account for students during evacuations. 9. Grounds and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Inspect hostel rooms, furniture, electrical fittings, plumbing and essential facilities.
• Monitor outdoor areas, pathways, drainage, lighting and recreational spaces.
• Record maintenance requests, coordinate repairs and follow up until closure.
• Escalate urgent safety defects and major infrastructure requirements. 10. Staff Supervision and Reporting




• Supervise housekeeping and security staff within the assigned scope.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, work schedules and completion of duties.
• Maintain records of student movement, complaints, incidents, inspections and maintenance.
• Track unresolved issues and submit periodic operational reports to management. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
Graduate in any discipline. Qualifications in administration, management, social work or related fields are preferred.

Experience:
• Experience in hostel administration, student welfare, residential facility management, security supervision or institutional administration is preferred.
• Experience managing residential facilities and supervising support staff is an advantage. Essential

Skills:
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgement and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Ability to respond calmly to emergencies.
• Fairness, discipline and sensitivity when handling student concerns.
• Good documentation, reporting and follow-up skills.
• Commitment to student safety, hygiene and well-being. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Performance will be evaluated based on:
• Student safety and compliance with movement procedures.
• Cleanliness, sanitation and food quality standards.
• Timely response to medical emergencies and safety incidents.
• Fire safety inspections and emergency preparedness.
• Maintenance follow-up and resolution of infrastructure issues.
• Effective student grievance handling and discipline management.
• Staff supervision and completion of housekeeping schedules.
• Accurate records and timely management reporting. WORKING REQUIREMENTS The role requires availability according to institutional needs, including scheduled hostel duty hours, night supervision, weekends and holidays.

Location:
Kodambakkam, Chennai Employment Type: Full-Time If you have the experience and commitment to maintain a safe, hygienic, disciplined and student-friendly residential environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with MSEC.

📌 Warden - Men's hostel (Chennai)
🏢 Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions
📍 Chennai