Director of Residence Life Salary in Houston, TX

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Director of Residence Life in Houston, TX is $40,198. While Salary.com is seeing that Director of Residence Life salary in Houston, TX can go up to $49,500 or down to $31,593, but most earn between $35,694 and $45,067. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Residence Life in the United States.

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Participates in student orientation programs, college open houses, commencement, and special events as may be required such as the coordination of an efficient check-in and check-out process for new and returning students.

May 28, 2022

Demonstrated ability to teach, program, and/or present on topics related to residential staff development, college students, and understanding of and commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.

September 17, 2022

Assists with move-in and move-out processes, training and supervising the Resident Assistant staff and collaborating with other professional staff to develop effective processes and ensure an excellent experience for incoming residents.

November 12, 2022

Develop an effective working relationship with the Office of Public Safety, the Counseling Center, and other Campus Life staff in order to respond to crises and support students in times of distress.

December 21, 2022

Serves as a Housing & Residence Life representative to various academic and administrative offices and committees within the University.

February 21, 2023

Supervise/implement appropriate procedures during emergency or crisis situations in residence halls, in conjunction with Student Affairs, Physical Plant, Security, Health Services, and off-campus agencies (local authorities, medical facilities/personnel, etc.

April 18, 2023

Review, research, and evaluate all aspects of community development to ensure best practices are being implemented in policies, programs, and procedures designed to meet residential student needs.

April 22, 2023

Manage all student housing appeals and special medical requestsâ•Â¥ working in collaboration with the Dean of Students office, the Health Center, Dining Services, United Students in Residence Halls and other relevant offices.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Residence Life in Houston, TX

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40198

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40198

What is the average salary for Director of Residence Life in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Residence Life in Houston, TX. The base salary for Director of Residence Life ranges from $35,694 to $45,067 with the average base salary of $40,198. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,694 to $45,067 with the average total cash compensation of $40,198.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$40,198	$35,694 - $45,067
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$40,198	$35,694 - $45,067

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Residence Life Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,077 - $45,551	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,242 - $45,759	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,516 - $43,580	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,815 - $42,695	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,248 - $40,717	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,000 - $44,191	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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