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Director of Residence

Job in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01971, USA
Listing for: The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, University Professor
  • Management
    Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director of Residence Life
  • 492945
  • 238 - Residence Life
  • Staff:
    Administrator/Professional
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • $110,000 - $115,000
Overview

Having a love for Residence Life, the Director establishes a visionfor the residential experience that aligns with institutional priorities and ensures that residence life programs, services, and facilities contribute meaningfully to student development and retention. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President andDean of Students, the director is responsible for the overall direction of residence life, including professional staff leadership, residential education oversight, housing operations,and long-range planning for campus housing.

This role works collaboratively across the institution and with external partners to advance a high-quality, student-centered residential environment.

Salem State University is a place where your career can flourish.

We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of every employee, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where you can do your bestwork. Our commitment to civic engagement ensures that your contributions will positively impact both the university and the community. Join us and be part of a transformative community that enriches lives across the Commonwealth.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, community development, business administration, or a closely related field
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively more responsible management experience and demonstrated leadership
  • Supervisory experience including hiring, training, and evaluating professional and/or paraprofessional staff
  • Crisis response and on-call management experience
  • Experience with student conduct processes
  • Demonstrated experience with staff supervision, development,and mentoring
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Maxient and Star Rez (or similar software)
  • Demonstrated leadership in crisis management preferably in ahigher education setting
  • Experience working at a public college/university
  • Working Location

    This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities, which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

    Application Instructions

    Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter.

    Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

    This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

    EEO Statement

    The university considers all qualified candidates without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation,genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition orany other characteristic protected by law.

    ADA Statement

    Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr.

    Recruitment Agencies

    Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly byour internal Talent Acquisition team.

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