Supervisor (School dormitories and hostels)
しどういん（がっこうのりょう・きしょくしゃ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
A profession that manages all aspects of students' lives in school dormitories and hostels, provides a safe and secure living environment, and offers guidance and consultation support for daily life.
Description
Supervisors (school dormitories and hostels) maintain students' living environments in dormitories and hostels attached to schools, providing life guidance, health management, discipline maintenance, emergency response, and event operations. They monitor students' physical and mental conditions through daily patrols and consultation desks, and when problems occur, they collaborate with relevant departments and guardians to resolve them. There are also on-duty tasks at night and on holidays, requiring night patrols, safety checks, and emergency responses. Additionally, they foster students' autonomy and cooperativeness through planning and operating seasonal events and exchange activities.
Future Outlook
Demand for student dormitories and hostels is increasing due to trends in internationalization and emphasis on mental health. Specialized support and the ability to handle diverse students are required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Empathetic / Excellent observational skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Dormitory supervisor in charge → Life guidance chief → Dormitory head (hostel head) → School life support coordinator → Education manager
Required Skills
Communication skills (interpersonal) / Disaster prevention and safety management knowledge / Facility management / First aid / Life guidance
Recommended Skills
Event planning and operations / Hygiene management knowledge / Psychology / Welfare and education related training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Quick adaptation is needed for emergencies and responses to diverse students. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for safety management and discipline maintenance. |
| Communication Skills | Important due to frequent coordination and dialogue with students, parents, and school staff. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for managing living schedules and planning/operating events. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for handling troubles in daily life and judgments in emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is required for night shifts and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because interpersonal interactions are more central than logical analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is not frequently required. |
Aliases
- Dormitory supervisor
- Hostel manager
- Student dormitory staff
Related Jobs
- Life guidance staff
- School counselor
- Student guidance staff