Property Manager, Student Housing

Coastal Ridge • Lawrence, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Property Manager leads the overall operations of a student housing community in the Lawrence, Kansas area. The role is responsible for delivering exceptional resident service and meeting the property’s financial and operational goals. The Property Manager guides and develops the team, fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, and models the company’s core principles. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Regional Manager.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain licenses and certifications required by applicable state or local jurisdictions.
• Three to seven years of progressive experience in student housing property management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating formulas, sorting, and filtering data.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving team success.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Business, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience as a Property Manager.
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata, Onesite, or Yieldstar.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals, maximize net operating income, improve revenue, and manage costs.
• Lead and participate in leasing production, including administration and marketing, and maintain knowledge of the competitive market to maximize rental income and meet occupancy targets.
• Oversee timely rent collection, manage delinquency, comply with landlord and resident laws, and execute necessary legal actions.
• Train, mentor, and hold team members accountable while promoting a positive work environment.
• Recruit, hire, and develop team members; address performance concerns and maintain alignment with company policies and goals.
• Monitor completion of service requests, maintain property aesthetics, and address resident concerns to support retention.
• Support social media marketing and reputation management by promoting community events, amenities, resident experiences, and leasing opportunities in accordance with company guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of regular and ad-hoc operational reports.
• Identify and communicate operational and financial risks to corporate management and collaborate on corrective action plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the corporate office and property, and interact with investors as needed.
• Promote adaptability, innovation, and solutions-oriented thinking in response to the community’s evolving needs.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit associates and their lifestyles; the company describes its benefits as competitive and comprehensive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED