Dormitory Manager
きしゅくしゃかんりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
A profession responsible for the operation and management of dormitories such as student dorms and employee dorms. Performs cleaning, equipment inspections, resident support, etc.
Description
Dormitory managers daily manage and operate residential facilities such as student and employee dorms, handling cleaning arrangements, equipment inspections, minor repairs, responding to resident inquiries, rent collection, and disseminating and enforcing rules. They maintain the facility's safety and hygiene, respond promptly to emergencies or contact relevant agencies, and also handle creating regular inspection records and coordinating with external contractors.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of student dorms, employee dorms, share houses, etc., flexible management skills tailored to resident needs are required. The adoption of digitalization using IoT and remote monitoring is advancing, and demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm Under Pressure / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Facility Management Staff → Dormitory Manager → Senior Manager → Facility Operations Manager → Real Estate Manager
Required Skills
Cleaning Management / Emergency Response / Equipment Maintenance / Facility Rule Enforcement / Resident Support
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Hygiene Management / Knowledge of Fire Regulations / Minor Repairs
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to sudden troubles or schedule changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small malfunctions or cleaning oversights can lead to safety issues. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with residents and related parties is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan and organize tasks such as cleaning and equipment inspections. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to and resolve resident requests or emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are situations with high mental stress, such as resident support and night patrols. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly routine tasks and does not require much creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Dormitory Manager
- Dormitory Supervisor
- Housemaster
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