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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$178K - $195K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$96K - $125K *

Champion efficiency by leading seamless implementation projects for new providers, ensuring timely launches and high-quality customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration and process im...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $158K *

Champion operational excellence by leading facilities management across a multi-state portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize vendor performance, and implement scalable processes to support o...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$120K - $170K *

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Kentucky, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $111K *

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Minnesota, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$262K - $284K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to drive operational success in immunology rese...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer impactful relationships with high-net-worth donors, managing major and principal gifts. Collaborate with leadership to strategize on $1M+ donations, fostering deep connections and executing so...

Dallas, TXRemote

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

$190K - $260K *

Transform client delivery in biotech by leading a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and fostering innovation. Champion technology adoption and continuous improvement to enhance cli...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $149K *

Shape your career by driving client management capabilities and enhancing Salesforce workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements, ensuri...

Santa Ana, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$189K - $246K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of capital formation by building a dynamic distribution engine that channels consistent capital to investment offerings through strong broker-dealer and advisor relationships. Drive s...

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1 month ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $210K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue, and mentoring high-performing teams in the Conference and PA sector across North America, while collaborating with cross-func...

Burnsville, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $150K *

Champion growth by developing strategies and managing health plan sales to exceed revenue goals. Build impactful customer relationships and lead cross-functional initiatives within a defined territory...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining risk engineering by leveraging your expertise to assess and enhance resilience in the chemical and energy sectors. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver practical...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

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

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at key campuses and healthcare locations by driving sales and managing relationships. Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to installation, while ensuring customer satisf...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $115K *

Unlock new opportunities as you drive revenue growth through strategic prospecting and consultative selling in the K-12 education sector. Build lasting relationships and deliver impactful solutions th...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   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.