Senior Director Of Residence Life

Wpsu

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $123,200.00 - $191,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Strategic leadership for residence life
Manage $17 million budget
Oversee 100+ full-time staff
** The Senior Director of Residence Life at WPSU oversees a comprehensive Residence Life program serving over 19,000 students across multiple campuses. This leadership role involves managing a substantial budget, supervising a large staff, and collaborating with various departments to ensure student success and well-being. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director of Residence Life is responsible for a comprehensive, multi-campus Residence Life program housing more than 19,000 students on twelve campuses, overseeing a $17 million budget and approximately 100 full-time staff and 500 student leaders.
  • Key responsibilities include directly supervising four senior leaders, serving as the primary liaison to various university departments for student safety and well-being, and collaborating with Student Affairs units to advance strategic priorities.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

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** The Senior Director of Residence Life at WPSU oversees a comprehensive Residence Life program serving over 19,000 students across multiple campuses. This leadership role involves managing a substantial budget, supervising a large staff, and collaborating with various departments to ensure student success and well-being. **

Salary

Base: $123,200.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic leadership for residence life
  • Manage $17 million budget
  • Oversee 100+ full-time staff
  • Liaison to Housing and Food Services
  • Crisis and emergency response protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Student-centered leadership approach
  • Advance division's strategic priorities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Cultural competence with diverse populations

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • Master's Degree required
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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