The researcher identified a gap in the knowledge of competencies needed for midmanagers that work in housing and residence life at the southeast colleges and universities in the United States. The purpose of this study was to identify and develop a consensus on competencies needed by mid-managers. The review of the literature describes and discusses previous research that broadly identified the competencies student affairs professionals need. The literature review addresses gaps in in the literature. The findings from this study are significant for practitioners for their professional development and hiring. The research question sought to identify housing and residence life mid-manager competencies as determined by an expert panel.This study extended the existing knowledge on student affairs professional competencies to ascertain more precisely the skills mid-level housing and residence life professionals need to possess to be considered competent. A Delphi technique was used to identify professional competencies needed for mid-managers that work in housing and residence life. The identification of the level of competencies for mid-managers can assist in the development of a tool for practitioners to identify skills to target through professional development opportunities. (Abstract shortened by ProQuest.). [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]