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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$110K - $130K *

Drive exceptional client experiences by leading large-scale events, managing budgets, and overseeing teams. Collaborate with vendors and innovate strategies to ensure seamless execution and compliance...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $200K *

Champion employee advocacy by leading initiatives that enhance workplace relationships, drive positive employee experiences, and ensure effective communication across teams, while leveraging data anal...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $120K *

Transform community engagement through strong local government relations, guiding network expansion with strategic partnerships and collaborative solutions. Shape project execution by navigating regul...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $225K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$201K - $251K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives in the health insurance sector. Drive program effectiveness, manage audits, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations while fostering a c...

Monterey, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$300K - $500K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $136K *

Shape the future of animal welfare by leading innovative research projects focused on companion animal behavior and welfare. Collaborate across teams to translate findings into impactful applications...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $350K *

Unlock your potential as you structure and manage reinsurance programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk transfer and operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform luxury engagement by leading strategic communications for high-profile real estate clients. Drive earned media strategies, manage client relationships, and collaborate with a dynamic team to...

Los Angeles, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $135K *

Advance educational research by analyzing data and synthesizing findings to enhance student access to advanced courses. Collaborate with stakeholders to design studies, build dashboards, and communica...

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4 days ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading Virtual Design and Construction efforts. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative digital practices, ensuring seamless integration from design to constructi...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $95K *

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Burnaby, BCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Champion quality excellence by leading and standardizing assurance systems across regional logistics operations, driving continuous improvement and client partnerships while supporting new business la...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $240K *

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California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$36K - $251K *

Join a dynamic team to guide clients through the mortgage process, leveraging your expertise to build relationships and drive business growth while ensuring exceptional service and support throughout...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and security for government contracts. Lead the Government Programs Office, overseeing contract obligations, security measures, and program delivery...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $140K *

Champion operational excellence by managing enterprise project portfolios, ensuring effective budget management, resource allocation, and adherence to project governance. Drive transformational initia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Shape the future of capital modeling and risk management. Join our dynamic team to drive innovative solutions in reinsurance, reserving, and enterprise risk management while collaborating across funct...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$292K - $438K *

Empower healthcare excellence by leading clinical programs and teams. Utilize your extensive experience to enhance quality, compliance, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment focused on pa...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.