Regional Manager - Student Housing - Tempe Market

University Partners•Tempe, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

University Partners is a rapidly growing owner-operator in student housing and multifamily, dedicated to fostering thriving student communities. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven culture that empowers our teams to make a daily impact. This Regional Manager position offers a unique opportunity to oversee a portfolio of approximately 4,000 beds across several key student housing markets. The role involves driving performance in competitive, high-profile leasing environments, mentoring Community Managers, and contributing to the strategic growth of our organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent professional knowledge/work experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Regional Manager in off-campus student housing.
5–10 years of prior professional experience in community management within competitive student housing markets.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Intermediate skills in Entrata.
Keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee operating results for a regional portfolio of approximately 4,000 beds across multiple Class A student housing properties.
Provide leadership and guidance to Community Managers in the Tempe, AZ market.
Drive performance, mentor leaders, ensure compliance, and align operations to achieve budgeted revenue growth while maintaining expenses within operating and capital budgets.
Demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adhering to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Continuously develop Community Managers through feedback, training, coaching, daily work direction, scheduling, performance evaluations, hiring, and salary administration.
Act as a visible, hands-on leader and sounding board for Community Managers, ensuring execution and accountability.
Provide ongoing support to Community Managers on operational and personnel issues.
Work with the Director of Operations to implement corporate/management directives regarding policies and procedures.
Review monthly budget variance reports and address escalated issues.
Review and approve invoices, vendor bids, and contracts exceeding $1,000.
Recommend significant repair and maintenance expenses and coordinate capital expenditures with the Director of Operations.
Monitor maintenance operations to ensure efficiency, customer service, curb appeal, budget adherence, and guideline compliance for assigned properties.
Provide management guidance to Community Managers on leasing and marketing strategies.
Conduct bi-weekly meetings to strategize and recommend leasing/marketing adjustments based on budget reports and competitor analysis.
Lead strategies in competitive leasing environments to maintain occupancy and drive performance in Class A markets.
Stay current with market conditions and trends through research and analysis.
Visit markets regularly to engage with universities and competitors.
Conduct regular property inspections.
Coordinate with Community Managers to ensure compliance, performance, and resident satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Directly supervise Community Managers.