Resident Director Jobs

Explore Resident Director opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Resident Directors lead residential communities and oversee the services, teams, and operations that help residents feel supported and connected. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on student housing, residential life, senior living, or other housing communities.

What Does a Resident Director Do?

Resident Directors guide the day-to-day experience of a residential community. Common responsibilities include supervising staff, developing programs and policies, responding to resident needs, coordinating with families or campus partners, and ensuring that facilities and services meet organizational standards. The position often combines people management, operations, communication, and problem-solving.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek candidates with strong leadership, conflict resolution, communication, and organizational skills. Depending on the setting, qualifications may include a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree, experience in residential life or housing operations, staff supervision, budget management, and knowledge of safety, compliance, or student-support practices. Requirements vary by organization and level of responsibility.

Resident Director Career Opportunities

Resident Director roles are available across a range of organizations and residential settings. Experienced professionals may advance into senior residence life, housing operations, community management, or broader student affairs and facilities leadership roles. Review each listing for its responsibilities, work setting, compensation, and qualifications.

Find Resident Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare Resident Director opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, then find roles that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in strategic facilities management across a national portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Oversee a team of Regional Facilities Managers while driving maintenance sta...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic portfolio of affordable housing communities, driving team performance, operational excellence, and ensuring resident satisfaction. Shape the future of affordab...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Transform healthcare sales by leading strategic initiatives across major US health systems. Drive results through consultative selling, tailored business cases, and robust consensus building with C-su...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower our rehabilitation team by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care. Drive financial success and foster strong relationships with staff and clients while maintaining...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

The Regional Director at ModernFi will work closely with the VP of Institution Success and the CRO to enhance client satisfaction and drive product adoption among bank and credit union clients. This r...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in clinical operations by providing strategic oversight and support to enhance quality care in senior living communities. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resources, ensure com...

Brentwood, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Lead the management of housekeeping and front desk operations, ensuring profitability and compliance. Drive operational improvements, train staff, and maintain high safety standards while overseeing s...

Mississauga, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic direction and performance for a diverse team of Account Managers, ensuring patient-centric standards and continuous improvement while achieving business objectives...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing operational and financial performance across multiple properties. Drive team success, maintain client relationships, and execute strategic business plans to achieve compa...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing property performance, driving team success, and maintaining client relationships. Lead strategic business planning and ensure compliance with financial pr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $105K *

Empower your career as a Regional Manager, overseeing operations and personnel across multiple communities. Ensure fiscal stability and maintain professional relationships while achieving property man...

Orange, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $197K *

Lead strategic initiatives as a trusted advisor to the CEO, enhancing organizational effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration, executive representation, and performance monitoring to achie...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping supportive housing services for individuals facing behavioral challenges. Drive strategic direction, enhance service delivery, and empower staff to achieve quality outcomes...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing medical expertise across therapeutic areas, ensuring safety and integrity in clinical trials. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to enhance cli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $213K *

Champion innovative programming solutions to enhance clinical studies, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead programming strategies for assigned compounds...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $239K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic marketing team to enhance resident engagement and drive measurable growth through innovative campaigns and strategic partnerships across multiple channels...

Richardson, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $87K *

Deliver strategic leadership in managing resident technology programs, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving resident satisfaction. Collaborate broadly across teams to drive metrics, project...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence across multiple senior living communities, ensuring compliance and optimal performance. Lead and develop teams while fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improve...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage Behavioral Health programs, guiding Program Directors in regulatory compliance and best practices. Drive initiatives, enhance leadership skills, and ensure opera...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform property management by driving operational success across multiple sites. Foster team growth, enhance client relations, and implement strategic business plans to ensure financial performance...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Optimize clinical documentation processes across facilities while ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing reimbursement efficiency. Leverage your expertise in behavioral health and audit readines...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to drive client relationships and sales initiatives in the defined contribution space, leveraging investment expertise to enhance client service and expand market presence through...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $85K *

Lead the planning and execution of diverse research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Advance student success by leading strategic initiatives across the student lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, optimize technology, and improve student satisfaction t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Resident Director?question toggle

    A Resident Director leads a residential community and oversees its staff, operations, programs, and resident support. The exact scope depends on the organization and setting.

  • What does a Resident Director do day to day?question toggle

    Typical duties include supervising residential staff, addressing resident concerns, coordinating community programs, managing operations, and working with other departments or stakeholders.

  • What qualifications do Resident Director jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers may look for a relevant degree, residential or housing experience, leadership and communication skills, and experience with staff supervision, operations, or resident services.

  • Where do Resident Directors work?question toggle

    Resident Directors may work in college and university housing, student residential programs, senior living, and other organizations that operate residential communities.

  • How can I find Resident Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Resident Director listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.