Student Development Manager

Dinerstein Companies•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Student Development Manager manages the initial lease-up of owner-managed student housing communities in The Dinerstein Companies’ portfolio. Reporting to the National Director of Student Development, the manager leads on-site marketing and leasing efforts and oversees the implementation of brand awareness, marketing, and pre-leasing strategies at development properties. The role works with company marketing, accounting, human resources, management services, and technology support teams, as well as colleagues across the TDC Student Team, to support successful lease-ups and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and strategies. The role involves ongoing relocation to new markets and may include responsibility for more than one lease-up, depending on market timing and property delivery schedules. The manager also contributes to portfolio-wide initiatives, participates in bi-annual managers meetings, and helps prepare new student developments for opening and transition to building operations. The stated annual pay range is approximately $80,000–$100,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional experience.
2–3 years of experience in student housing; lease-up project experience is ideal.
Willingness to relocate and travel based on development assignments.
Experience successfully managing an on-site team.
Willingness to learn new software or cloud-based programs that improve leasing efficiency.
Interest in assisting with portfolio-wide initiatives beyond assigned properties.
Experience communicating with diverse audiences, including residents, parents, staff, executives, and partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with student housing lease-up projects.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on the design and layout of temporary leasing offices, model-unit staging, and signage.
Participate in creating and reviewing collateral, print materials, and promotional materials for property launches.
Identify brand awareness opportunities before and after temporary leasing offices open.
Manage property positioning through social media, marketing events, and advertising.
Maintain knowledge of the property and evaluate competitors and market trends.
Hire, onboard, and train Leasing Managers and part-time Community Assistants and Marketing Assistants.
Implement TDC policies and procedures consistently and provide ongoing training to reporting staff.
Communicate with the National Director to execute property marketing and leasing strategies.
Analyze leasing, revenue, and digital marketing reports and provide feedback to refine lease-up strategies.
Address and resolve customer service concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Process vendor invoices and maintain vendor contracts, property expenses, and budget and revenue forecasts.
Participate in opening new student developments as they are added to the operating portfolio.
Assist with updating policies, procedures, and systems to improve on-site leasing-team efficiency.
Travel to new development markets for planning, pre-launch, and property-positioning efforts.
Collaborate on market research in current and future development markets to develop data-driven leasing strategies.
Identify best practices in brand awareness, marketing, and leasing for portfolio-wide implementation.
Assist with onboarding the property’s Community Manager to support transition to opening and building operations.
Work with the National Director of Student Development, Portfolio Directors, Strategy Managers, Marketing Coordinators, and site-specific Project Managers on current and future development projects.
Participate in bi-annual managers meetings and maintain ongoing communication with the TDC Student Team.