Chief Boarding Officer - Singapore - HWA CHONG INSTITUTION

Description

As members of the boarding school community, the Boarding Executive will work with the boarding management closely to run daily boarding operations.

• As a disciplinarian to instill self-discipline and good time management of each boarder
• As a caregiver, to nurture the social – emotional development of each boarder
• Create and maintain a supportive atmosphere for student learning and development within the boarding community
• Assist boarders in transitions, learn life-skills in resolving conflicts, supporting their academic and non-academic pursuits, building of character and independence. To guide boarders develop a sense of community through supervision and participation of programs and activities.

Job Description

• Work with the Boarding Mentors & develop a professional relationship with boarders so as to better attend to their needs and issues
• Manage discipline of boarders including safety and security of boarders
• Contact point with parents and teachers of boarders assigned
• Develop and conduct boarding programs and activities
• Perform all administrative work related to the role
• Perform Duty Boarding Executive duties on Weekends, School Holidays and Public Holidays
• Perform room and hygiene checks and follow up with the boarder involved
• Assist reception duties as and when assigned
• Provide administrative, operational support or any other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Reporting Officer

Requirements

• Minimum diploma holder, preferably in education, counselling, social sciences or psychology related fields
• Experience with boarding services and working with youth in a formal employment or as a volunteer capacity.
• Possess appropriate dispositions such as empathy towards students and to manage the demands of the job.
• Good verbal and written communication skills especially in English and Mandarin to handle queries and concerns from Mandarin speaking associates in regards with the programs and activities matter.
• Organised, meticulous and able to multitask.
• Additional skill sets like first-aid and mentoring students would be an added advantage.
• Must be willing to stay-in at Boarding School and be able to perform night shifts during weekdays and weekends.