Regional Manager - Student Housing Experience Required

Trinity Property Consultants • Chicago, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Trinity Property Consultants is hiring a Regional Manager to lead and support a portfolio of student housing communities across California, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, and Minnesota. The role is remote and flexible, with a strong on-site presence and regular travel throughout the portfolio. Candidates are sought who are based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or Chicago. The Regional Manager drives operational excellence, financial performance, compliance, and team success across multiple properties and markets.

The position oversees community business and financial performance, including preparing, reviewing, and approving annual operating budgets; monitoring expenses through purchase-order approvals and vendor management; reviewing monthly financial results; and recommending and overseeing capital improvements. It also involves property visits to assess operations, maintenance, curb appeal, and compliance; identifying and mitigating liability concerns; supporting resident experience and retention; ensuring policies and regulations are followed; and assisting with due diligence, acquisitions, and dispositions as needed.

The Regional Manager hires, trains, and mentors Property and Area Managers, sets performance expectations, coaches teams, and fosters accountability, empowerment, recognition, and growth. Compensation is a base salary of $115,000–$120,000 annually, with potential to earn a 28% annual performance bonus paid quarterly. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed is required, along with occasional travel for company events or meetings and participation in team and regional activities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Property Manager in the multifamily student housing industry.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Regional Manager in the multifamily student housing industry.
• Budgeting expertise and the ability to read, analyze, and act on profit-and-loss reports.
• Ability to inspire trust, foster collaboration, and lead diverse teams with emotional intelligence.
• Ability to drive resident satisfaction by understanding and meeting or exceeding resident needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate high-stress situations and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong administrative, time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Sales and revenue management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of fair housing regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; SharePoint; and ADP.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and occasional travel for company events or meetings.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including sitting, standing, walking, occasional climbing, computer or telephone use, lifting up to 25 pounds independently, responding to visual and auditory alarms, and working indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• CPM, CAM, RMP, or CMCA certification preferred.
• Experience with Yardi, Entrata, Asana, and EliseAI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of communities and ensure operational and financial goals are met.
• Prepare, review, and approve annual operating budgets for properties in the region.
• Monitor and control expenses through purchase-order approval and strategic vendor management.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews, address variances, and maintain profitability.
• Recommend and oversee capital improvements to maintain a competitive market position.
• Conduct regular property visits to assess operations, curb appeal, maintenance, and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate potential liability concerns.
• Partner with on-site teams to support resident experience, retention, and reputation goals.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and industry regulations are followed.
• Support due diligence, acquisitions, and dispositions as needed.
• Hire, train, and mentor Property and Area Managers.
• Set performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Promote accountability, empowerment, recognition, and employee growth.
• Travel regularly throughout the portfolio and participate in company, regional, and team activities as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid individual PPO-HSA medical plan with a $1,200 annual employer contribution; HMO options for California residents.
• Dental and vision premiums fully covered for employees; dependent coverage available at additional cost.
• 401(k) match of one-third of the employee contribution, up to 2% of salary.
• Up to $100,000 of life insurance and AD&D coverage, plus short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance available for employees, spouses, and children.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Two to four weeks of vacation based on years of service.
• Sick leave in compliance with state and local requirements.
• $1,000 bonuses for eligible employee referrals.
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off annually: 8 hours for personal volunteer activities and 8 hours for company-sponsored events.
• Professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Potential annual performance bonus of 28%, paid quarterly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed