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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$210K - $305K *

Champion the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust regulatory processes and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $171K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical sales by leading a high-performing team, driving market growth, and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional partners...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize turnover processes, ensuring quality and efficiency across multiple projects. Drive performance metrics while fostering relationships with contractors and vendors to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Drive operational excellence in commercial readiness and support cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of launch strategies and operational priorities in a dynamic biotech environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading business development efforts within the Air Force, focusing on Enterprise Cloud, Nuke & NC3, or AOCs/C2. Drive contract execution, build relationships, and manage a growing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Drive business growth by leading full-lifecycle opportunities within the Space Force, building relationships, shaping solutions, and ensuring contract execution while managing a diverse portfolio and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Pioneer project success by leading the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while providing tech...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative IT services that enhance campus experiences. Lead strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence to support the university's mission in teac...

East Lansing, MIRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of business development by identifying and shaping new market segments, building strategic relationships, and driving innovative opportunities that enhance growth and collaboratio...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Drive cross-functional execution to align teams and deliver impactful systems. Lead complex initiatives, manage dependencies, and enhance operational practices as the organization scales. Foster colla...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform clinical trial expertise into impactful project delivery. Oversee research integrity, lead cross-functional teams, and promote operational excellence to ensure successful trial execution wit...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $235K *

Drive growth by leveraging your consultative sales expertise to engage higher education leaders, aligning their needs with innovative research solutions while managing client relationships and achievi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $160K *

Drive revenue growth by developing strategic relationships and expanding market share in long-term care. Manage the full sales lifecycle, achieve targets, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform staff well-being by leading strategic initiatives that enhance resilience and psychosocial support across diverse, high-stress environments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$150K - $250K *

Transform healthcare technology engagements by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing actionable strategies, and implementing AI and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency and cli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Champion transformative fundraising efforts by leading a dynamic team, driving major gift strategies, and fostering donor relationships to achieve significant revenue growth and impact...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$145K - $152K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex federal initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery and client satisfacti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-vendor coordination and cross-team delivery of patient-generated health data applications, ensuring alignment of technical execution with program goals to achieve imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Champion compliance excellence by guiding employee benefit consultants on laws affecting health and welfare plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while providing clear commu...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of foreclosure law by leading a high-volume practice, supervising staff, and ensuring client satisfaction while navigating complex legal landscapes and maintaining compliance with fir...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $206K *

Advance lifecycle marketing strategies to engage millions of renters, driving revenue and enhancing user experience. Lead a small team while building innovative programs from the ground up, integratin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future by leading regional external affairs strategies, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and driving advocacy initiatives to support growth and community engagement across a multi...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget. Drive collaboration across teams while maintaining high standards for project delivery and sta...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $212K *

Deliver strategic oversight and operational management for FDA-mandated REMS programs, ensuring compliance, governance, and collaboration across teams and vendors to enhance program effectiveness and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.