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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$130K - $155K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to optimize brand performance in Immunology. Drive engagement with External Experts while managing regional marketing strategie...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $449K *

Innovate medical quality improvement and management processes while directing utilization review activities. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance care quality and optimize health outcomes for di...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic program management, overseeing project delivery and team development. Drive successful outcomes through effective staffing, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $267K *

Champion clinical excellence by providing medical oversight and leadership in global research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure participant safety and drive successful clinical outcom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Oversee compliance and risk management for renewable energy projects, guiding a small team to ensure timely reporting and adherence to NERC standards while enhancing client relationships and driving p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $280K *

Transform regional sales strategies by leading a high-performing team, driving revenue growth, and fostering key customer relationships while ensuring operational excellence and talent development...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by providing expert guidance in Cerner analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with clients and teams to address project issues and ensure successful delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $225K *

Drive operational excellence by leading care team operations and enhancing member experiences. Build scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions across all touchpoin...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $145K *

Champion the strategic vision for Development Operations, overseeing grant management and donor data optimization. Lead a team, ensure compliance, and enhance fundraising efforts while collaborating c...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Transform regulatory strategies for rare disease and cardio-pulmonary drug-device programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive successful submissions globally, supp...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Overssee and lead a dynamic department with strategic direction, ensuring quality services in affordable housing and community development. Collaborate with partners while managing programs and foster...

Gaithersburg, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $181K *

Join a dynamic Legal team to provide strategic legal support, manage risks, and ensure compliance across various operational areas. Drive organizational objectives through independent legal advice and...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Manage board relations and special projects, ensuring effective communication and support for the Executive Director. Collaborate across teams to execute organizational priorities and enhance governan...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$222K - $303K *

Join us to lead global regulatory strategy for innovative development programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and efficient lifecycle management across major markets while influencing ke...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by providing strategic leadership for federal scientific programs, ensuring contract success and high-quality support services through effective oversight and collaboration with mu...

Rockville, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading strategic partnerships and managing fiscal sponsorship projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while providing expert guidance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Elevate your legal career by providing strategic guidance on contracts, litigation, and workforce-related risks. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance legal processes and support organizational pr...

Alpharetta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$175K *

Optimize revenue cycle management by leading a dynamic team to enhance processes, drive automation, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced telehealth environment. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $281K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading U.S. FDA engagement and strategy for product development, ensuring timely approvals and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration and organizati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $98K *

Manage cross-functional operations and support project success in Professional Services. Ensure seamless customer transitions, coordinate tools & data quality, and maintain documentation for efficient...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform client relationships by managing and expanding accounts to enhance satisfaction, retention, and growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and drive measurable res...

Kansas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of semiconductor advisory by leading transformative projects, driving multimillion-dollar sales, and mentoring a dynamic team of consultants to deliver innovative solutions in supply...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Unlock project excellence by overseeing commissioning processes in mission-critical environments. Leverage expertise in construction management to ensure impeccable quality, compliance, and operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate strategies to build relationships with healthcare professionals across diverse medical fields. Drive sales growth by leveraging data insights and managing key accounts while ensuring effectiv...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Lead a dynamic team in shaping clinical development strategies for rare kidney diseases. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative trials, ensuring patient-centered approaches and operational f...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.