Property Manager, Student Housing

Coastal Ridge•Lawrence, KS

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 exceptional resident service and the property’s financial and operational goals, while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and guiding the team. 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating formulas and 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.
Three to seven years of progressive experience in student housing property management, with at least one year as a Property Manager preferred.
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 operations, including administration, marketing, and monitoring market conditions to maximize rental income and meet occupancy targets.
Oversee rent collection, manage delinquencies, comply with landlord-resident laws, and execute necessary legal actions.
Train, mentor, and hold team members accountable while fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
Recruit, hire, and develop team members; address performance concerns and maintain alignment with company policies and goals.
Monitor service request completion, maintain community aesthetic standards, 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 regular and ad-hoc operational reports are accurate and submitted on time.
Identify and communicate operational and financial risks to corporate management and collaborate on corrective action plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the corporate office and property, and interact with investors as necessary.
Promote adaptability, innovation, and solutions-oriented thinking to address evolving community needs.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.