Community Manager - Student Housing

University Partners•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

University Partners is a student housing property owner and management company focused on building communities where students feel connected, supported, and inspired. The Community Manager will lead operations at the District on Apache community in Tempe, Arizona, overseeing leasing strategy, operations, resident experience, and team development. The role combines strategic, data-driven decision-making with motivating and developing the on-site team in a fast-paced student housing environment. The Community Manager is accountable for property performance, occupancy, financial results, resident satisfaction, marketing, and the quality of the student community. The role also oversees annual turnover and move-in season, maintains accurate Entrata data, and collaborates with regional leadership on enhancements, capital projects, and long-term property success.

Requirements

At least 2 years of proven leadership experience in student housing operations; multifamily experience alone does not meet the demands of the role.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in property management, business, or a related field.
Strong accountability and ability to take ownership of outcomes and encourage the team to do the same.
Creative approach to leasing, marketing, and problem-solving.
Comfort with budgets, analytics, and Entrata or similar platforms.
Ability to lead calmly and clearly during high-volume, fast-paced periods such as turnover, August move-ins, and leasing season.
Availability for occasional evenings or weekends during peak periods.

Responsibilities

Drive performance across leasing, marketing, and operations to achieve occupancy, financial, and resident satisfaction goals.
Build and lead a high-performing on-site team, including hiring, training, and motivating staff.
Develop and execute marketing and outreach strategies to promote the property and differentiate it from competitors.
Manage budgets, forecast performance, and identify ways to improve NOI while protecting the resident experience.
Oversee resident life, including move-ins, renewals, roommate mediations, and maintenance calls.
Plan, organize, and execute annual turnover and move-in season.
Maintain accurate and clean data in Entrata.
Support a community-first atmosphere through social media, events, and partnerships that reflect student life.
Collaborate with regional leadership on property enhancements, capital projects, and long-term success strategies.