Resident Life Director
RISE A Real Estate Company, Newark, NJ, United States
Resident Life Director – Maple Hall (NJIT Student Housing, Newark, NJ)
Starting Salary:
$60,000
An entry-level resident transfers into Maple Hall excited but unsure about the experience. The role is about creating connection, structure, and belonging, shaping how residents thrive.
What This Role Really Is This position goes beyond event planning or supervision: it involves building the resident experience from the inside out through programming, leadership, and daily interactions.
It sits at the intersection of:
Student engagement
Leadership development
Operations
Community building
You’ll lead the Resident Life program and develop a team of Resident Assistants who directly impact community engagement daily.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement resident life programming that supports engagement and community.
Train, schedule, and supervise Resident Assistants.
Lead regular staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing development.
Support conflict resolution and ensure consistent, fair processes.
Oversee outreach to build strong relationships with residents.
Coordinate with the General Manager and Maintenance teams.
Participate in crisis response and on‑call rotation through RISE and The University.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and well‑managed community environment.
Assist with marketing and overall community goals.
Required Qualifications
Understand how to build community, not just plan events.
Lead with consistency, professionalism, and accountability.
Communicate clearly with both residents and staff.
Comfortable handling conflict, challenges, and high‑pressure situations.
Develop and coach student staff into strong representatives of the community.
Think proactively about engagement, not just reactive programming.
Maintain a calm, solutions‑focused approach in day‑to‑day operations.
This Role Is Not
Just an event planning position.
A passive, administrative role.
Disconnected from day‑to‑day resident experience.
Why This Role Matters This position directly shapes:
How residents experience daily life in the community.
How student staff grow and perform in their roles.
The overall culture, safety, and engagement of the property.
It’s an opportunity to take ownership of a community experience — not just support it.
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$60,000
An entry-level resident transfers into Maple Hall excited but unsure about the experience. The role is about creating connection, structure, and belonging, shaping how residents thrive.
What This Role Really Is This position goes beyond event planning or supervision: it involves building the resident experience from the inside out through programming, leadership, and daily interactions.
It sits at the intersection of:
Student engagement
Leadership development
Operations
Community building
You’ll lead the Resident Life program and develop a team of Resident Assistants who directly impact community engagement daily.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement resident life programming that supports engagement and community.
Train, schedule, and supervise Resident Assistants.
Lead regular staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing development.
Support conflict resolution and ensure consistent, fair processes.
Oversee outreach to build strong relationships with residents.
Coordinate with the General Manager and Maintenance teams.
Participate in crisis response and on‑call rotation through RISE and The University.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and well‑managed community environment.
Assist with marketing and overall community goals.
Required Qualifications
Understand how to build community, not just plan events.
Lead with consistency, professionalism, and accountability.
Communicate clearly with both residents and staff.
Comfortable handling conflict, challenges, and high‑pressure situations.
Develop and coach student staff into strong representatives of the community.
Think proactively about engagement, not just reactive programming.
Maintain a calm, solutions‑focused approach in day‑to‑day operations.
This Role Is Not
Just an event planning position.
A passive, administrative role.
Disconnected from day‑to‑day resident experience.
Why This Role Matters This position directly shapes:
How residents experience daily life in the community.
How student staff grow and perform in their roles.
The overall culture, safety, and engagement of the property.
It’s an opportunity to take ownership of a community experience — not just support it.
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