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

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. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and application letter to: beacongatejobportal@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This is an urgent recruitment and successful candidates are expected to resume immediately.