Area Director, Residential Life

University of Washington

Seattle, WA, United States
Full-time
Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

**Job Description**

**Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for an Area Director in Residential Life to join their team.**

**About this Opportunity**

An effective Area Director supports student retention, socialization and academic success. Collaboration within HFS and the University contributes to consistency and alignment with university - wide goals and objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Supervision (25%)**

+ Supervises 2-3 professional staff specializing in student development and community management.
+ First-line supervision of 4-8 student leaders, second-line supervision of up to 12-30 student leaders.

**Administrative Management (35%)**

+ Provides operational leadership including strategic planning, goal setting, and oversight of residential community operations
+ Collaborates across Housing & Food Services to support occupancy management, community transitions, and resident exper...