Community Manager - Student Housing
About The Position
University Partners is a vertically integrated student housing owner, operator, and developer with a national footprint. We build and operate high-performing communities by investing in strong leaders, disciplined operations, and an exceptional resident experience. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for Community Managers who want ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to lead at a high level. If you’re passionate about student housing and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply. The Community Manager is the senior onsite leader responsible for the overall performance of the community, including operations, financial results, leasing, resident experience, and team leadership. This role is accountable for protecting and growing a major company investment while delivering strong occupancy, NOI, and team performance.
Requirements
- Student housing property management leadership experience
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage performance
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Entrata and Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and peak leasing periods
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day operations of the community, ensuring operational excellence and brand standards
- Develop and execute the annual business and marketing plan to achieve occupancy, revenue, and NOI goals
- Prepare, manage, and monitor the operating budget; approve expenses and track financial performance
- Drive leasing strategy, pricing execution, and resident retention in partnership with marketing
- Oversee all leasing activity and ensure accuracy, compliance, and Fair Housing adherence
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and supervise onsite teams including leasing and maintenance
- Conduct performance evaluations, set expectations, and build a strong, accountable team culture
- Oversee maintenance operations, capital projects, vendors, and overall property condition
- Serve as the primary escalation point for resident concerns and operational issues
- Maintain market awareness through competitor analysis, pricing reviews, and market surveys
- Ensure accurate use of Entrata and integrity of all property data and reporting
- Respond to emergencies and support peak periods including move-ins and summer turnover
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
