Penn State University is seeking a Senior Director of Residence Life to oversee a comprehensive Residence Life program for over 19,000 students across multiple campuses. This leadership role requires extensive experience in strategic planning, fiscal management, and staff supervision, as well as a commitment to 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.
This role provides strategic, collaborative, and student-centered leadership that supports student success and staff excellence, serving as the primary liaison to Housing and Food Services to ensure a high-quality living and learning environment.
Key responsibilities include directly supervising senior leaders, managing crisis response, advising student organizations, and representing Residence Life on facilities and capital planning projects.
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Penn State University is seeking a Senior Director of Residence Life to oversee a comprehensive Residence Life program for over 19,000 students across multiple campuses. This leadership role requires extensive experience in strategic planning, fiscal management, and staff supervision, as well as a commitment to student success and well-being.
Salary
Base: $123,200.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic leadership for residence life
Manage $17 million budget
Oversee 100+ full-time staff
Liaison with Housing and Food Services
Crisis and emergency response protocols
Facilities and capital planning involvement
Nice-to-have
Student success and staff excellence
Inclusive excellence and belonging
Collaboration with student affairs units
Advising student organizations
Key Requirements
Master's Degree
10+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of supervisory experience
Valid driver's license
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check