Dormitory and Dorm Manager
きしゅくしゃ・りょうかんりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
Manages the operation of dormitories and dorms, responsible for maintaining residents' living environment, safety management, facility maintenance and inspections, etc.
Description
Dormitory and dorm managers handle a wide range of tasks in residential facilities such as student dorms and employee dorms, starting from resident recruitment, check-in procedures, and consultations, to cleaning management of common areas and individual rooms, equipment inspections and maintenance, disaster prevention and security measures, rule establishment and enforcement, and accounting tasks for management fees. They ensure a comfortable and safe living environment, respond promptly to troubles when they occur, and support community operations.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for outsourcing in facility management, the demand for specialized managers is expected to remain stable. Additionally, the introduction of IoT and smart home technologies may require skills in operational efficiency and remote monitoring.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cautious / Flexible and Adaptable / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night Shift / On-duty / On-site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Dorm Management Staff → Senior Dorm Manager → Facility Manager → Facility Operations Manager → Facility Operations Director
Required Skills
Accounting and Budget Management / Communication Skills (Resident Support) / Equipment Maintenance / Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Security and Disaster Prevention Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Disaster Prevention Plan Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain facility safety and hygiene. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth collaboration and consultation responses with residents and related parties are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because schedule management for cleaning and equipment inspections is important. |
| Problem Solving | Skills to respond quickly to resident requests and equipment troubles are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to handle sudden tasks such as nighttime emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Tasks are mostly conducted according to established operational rules, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Environmental Hygiene Management Technician
- Fire Safety Manager
Aliases
- Dorm Supervisor
- Dormitory Administrator
- Dormitory Manager
Related Jobs
- Building Maintenance Staff
- Facility Manager
- Guesthouse Manager
- Hotel Front Desk Staff
- Student Dorm Supervisor