Regional Manager - Student Housing

University Partners • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

University Partners is one of the fastest-growing owner-operators in student housing and multifamily, committed to creating communities where students thrive. With a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven culture, we empower our teams to make an impact every day. This Regional Manager role will oversee a portfolio of approximately 4,000 beds across multiple Class A student housing markets. It’s a unique opportunity to drive performance in competitive, high-profile leasing environments while mentoring Community Managers and helping shape the future of our growing organization.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adheres to company policies and procedures, and complies with applicable laws, government rules and regulations.
• Continuously develops Community Managers by providing feedback and opportunities for growth. Specific responsibilities include training and coaching, providing daily work direction, scheduling, performing evaluations, hiring, and salary administration.
• Serves as a visible, hands-on leader and sounding board for Community Managers; actively follows up to ensure execution and accountability.
• Provides ongoing support for Community Managers on operational and personnel issues.
• Works with the Director of Operations to obtain and implement corporate/management directives relative to policies and procedures.
• Reviews monthly budget variance reports and addresses issues that escalate to management.
• Reviews and approves invoices, vendor bids, and contracts over $1,000.
• Recommends large expense items from the repair and maintenance budget; coordinates capital expenditures with the Director of Operations.
• Monitors maintenance operations to ensure efficient and effective customer service, curb appeal, budget decisions, and guidelines for assigned properties.
• Provides management guidance to Community Managers on leasing and marketing.
• Conducts bi-weekly meetings to strategize and recommend leasing/marketing changes based on the budget comparison report and competitor site visits.
• Leads strategies in highly competitive leasing environments to maintain occupancy and drive performance in Class A markets.
• Continually stays current with market conditions and trends through research and analysis.
• Visits the market regularly to meet with universities as well as competitors.
• Visits properties on a regular basis for inspections.
• Coordinates with Community Managers to ensure compliance, performance, and resident satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees