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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$235K - $270K *

Drive your career forward by leading access strategies across the Central region. Manage key payer relationships and ensure launch readiness for rare disease products while collaborating with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare by leading case reviews, mentoring peers, and optimizing resource use. Drive quality of care as a Physician Advisor, collaborating with medical staff and achieving compliance thro...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading property damage evaluations and restoration projects. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with clients and stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to manage complex ass...

New Jersey, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $144K *

Advance large-scale mission-critical projects from design to completion. As a seasoned leader, oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $150K *

Inspire impactful change by leading complex federal digital services programs. Oversee strategy, execution, and customer relationships while managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

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Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $136K *

Drive accurate, evidence-based clinical claims while collaborating with Marketing, Legal, and Clinical teams. Build and manage the claims framework and evidence library to support bold, compliant mark...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Pioneer a transformative Donations Management Team, ensuring accurate, secure processing of charitable contributions while leading staff, establishing operational standards, and enhancing donor servic...

Towson, MDRemote

3 days ago

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

$180K - $275K *

Optimize federal contractor strategy and compliance by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations, and enhancing operational capabilities to successfully manage U.S. gover...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$246K - $332K *

Drive pediatric development strategy by integrating clinical insights and regulatory commitments across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring effective execution from candidate transition to post-marke...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Private Equity landscape by leading FP&A initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and mentoring teams to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable value creation for clie...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $205K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AP World Languages and Arts by ensuring assessment quality, driving strategic growth, and managing a diverse team. Collaborate with leadership to influence enterprise deci...

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5 days ago

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

$112K - $193K *

Manage capital portfolio activities, driving strategy and benefit realization through collaboration with finance and technology leaders. Ensure investments are prioritized and governed, enhancing deci...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$280K - $300K *

Shape the future of clinical supply management by leading strategy and execution for transformative therapies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of investigational products, whi...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

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

$109K - $130K *

Drive excellence in master data management by leading identity resolution, ensuring data integrity, and establishing governance standards for patient and provider domains. Collaborate with stakeholder...

Colorado, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Oversee clinical operations and patient care activities while driving excellence in nursing practice, quality, and safety, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and fostering a service-oriented...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Transform sales strategy and growth in the East region by leading a high-performing team. Drive new business initiatives, foster client relationships, and exceed quotas while navigating complex contra...

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3 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch administrative support to program leadership and project personnel, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across multidisciplinary...

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

$89K - $148K *

Shape the future of clinical documentation by leading a dynamic team to enhance integrity, performance, and compliance in healthcare settings, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive optimal re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $140K *

Shape the future of public service by leading technology consulting projects that enhance operational efficiency and strategic goals for state and local agencies, ensuring compliance and delivering im...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Join our team as a Senior Accountant, where you'll manage complex financial reporting and support development and construction accounting functions, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments...

Charleston, SCRemote

3 days ago

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

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.