Female Hostel Administrator at a Reputable University - Beacongate Limited

Beacongate Limited - Our client, a reputable university, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hostel Administrator ( Female Preferred for gender balance)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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

Responsibilities
Hostel Operations Management

• Oversee the 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
• Escalate serious issues to management promptly
• Submit operational and incident reports as required.

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.

Salary
N400,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2026.