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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$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

$144K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and outcomes across diverse portfolios, driving team success and aligning customer needs with business objectives. Foster collaboration across functions to deliver impactful prod...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team that shapes the future of our Association, guiding strategic initiatives to enhance member value, organizational growth, and community impact through...

Forest Hill, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical reimbursement strategies across skilled nursing facilities, ensuring compliance and optimal performance through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Transform program delivery by leading teams and managing client relationships. Drive strategic direction, ensure compliance, and achieve revenue goals while fostering a collaborative, remote-first env...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex pharmaceutical marketing campaigns, mentoring teams, and ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives while driving operational success...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading integrated facilities management for a pharmaceutical portfolio. Drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and foster strong client relationships while overseeing...

Raynham, MARemote

5 days ago

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

$130K *

Transform your career by leading a diverse apartment portfolio, optimizing revenue, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering team development in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $104K *

Collaborate effectively with project teams to manage workflows, deliverables, and communications, ensuring high-quality execution across all project phases in commercial and critical environments...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Roanoke, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Deliver successful construction projects by managing timelines, budgets, and teams. Ensure compliance with safety standards and specifications while fostering strong relationships with contractors and...

Mississippi State, MSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Governance Administrator, managing contract reviews and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal adherence and streamline processes in a dynamic, re...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $159K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Indigenization in academia, collaborating with partners to enhance Indigenous engagement, curriculum development, and faculty support, while driving innovative practices...

New Westminster, BCRemote

Today

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

$83K - $89K *

Champion essential operations and fellowship support for a regional team, provide administrative oversight, and build strong relationships with 400+ fellows and numerous partner organizations to drive...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$354K - $416K *

Elevate your career as a Medical Director, overseeing utilization management with a focus on clinical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of ca...

West Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $281K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $281K *

Explore your career in clinical development as you design and lead innovative oncology studies, ensuring data integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and cultivating r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth in annuity products. Leverage technology and data to maximize revenue, build strategic plans, and collaborate with sales teams to achieve defined goals in a dyn...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing rehabilitation operations across multiple facilities. Drive clinical excellence, manage staff, and ensure compliance while fostering a supportive environment for both pati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Transform virtual resettlement services by leading a national portfolio that enhances access for refugees. Oversee strategy, implementation, and compliance while fostering partnerships and innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.