Strategic Leader, Residential Life & Student Success

Minority Professional Network, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Residence Life to lead a multi-campus program serving 20,000 residents and 350 student leaders, promoting student success, wellbeing, and belonging through strong staff supervision and coordinated support.

This role partners with Housing and Food Services and campus leadership to support high-quality residential environments and student-centered operations, including crisis response and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with crisis management and student affairs operations.
• Strong time management, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a multi-campus Residence Life program.
• Provide strategic leadership and supervision to senior staff.
• Collaborate with Housing and Food Services and campus partners.
• Oversee crisis response, staff development, and budget management.
• Represent Residence Life in various operational and strategic meetings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Crisis management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cultural competency

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Penn State is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Residence Life to lead a multi-campus program serving 20,000 residents and 350 student leaders, promoting student success, wellbeing, and belonging through strong staff supervision and coordinated support.

This role partners with Housing and Food Services and campus leadership to support high-quality residential environments and student-centered operations, including crisis response and budget oversight.