Senior Residence Life Leader — Multi-Campus Impact

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 81,312 - 122,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Residence Life to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a broad Residence Life program across twelve campuses. The role supervises staff, coordinates student support, and partners with university and commonwealth campus teams to foster safe, inclusive living-learning communities.

The position requires a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in supervision, and involves travel

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, HR, financial stewardship, and campus collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of residence life programs across twelve campuses.
• Supervise professional staff including regional leaders; provide training and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with Housing and Food Services, Student Affairs, campus leadership, and safety partners on operations and student wellbeing.
• Lead crisis response, incident management, and emergency planning across campuses.
• Manage budgets, recruitment, onboarding, and HR initiatives within Residence Life.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

HR Management

Budgeting

Campus Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Residence Life to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a broad Residence Life program across twelve campuses. The role supervises staff, coordinates student support, and partners with university and commonwealth campus teams to foster safe, inclusive living-learning communities.

The position requires a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in supervision, and involves travel