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University Partners · 3 days ago

Community Manager - Student Housing

State College, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

University Partners is a vertically integrated student housing owner, operator, and developer with a national footprint. They are seeking a Community Manager to oversee the overall performance of their student housing community, focusing on operations, financial results, leasing, and resident experience.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day operations of the community, ensuring operational excellence and brand standards

Develop and execute the annual business and marketing plan to achieve occupancy, revenue, and NOI goals

Prepare, manage, and monitor the operating budget; approve expenses and track financial performance

Drive leasing strategy, pricing execution, and resident retention in partnership with marketing

Oversee all leasing activity and ensure accuracy, compliance, and Fair Housing adherence

Recruit, hire, train, coach, and supervise onsite teams including leasing and maintenance

Conduct performance evaluations, set expectations, and build a strong, accountable team culture

Oversee maintenance operations, capital projects, vendors, and overall property condition

Serve as the primary escalation point for resident concerns and operational issues

Maintain market awareness through competitor analysis, pricing reviews, and market surveys

Ensure accurate use of Entrata and integrity of all property data and reporting

Respond to emergencies and support peak periods including move-ins and summer turnover

Qualification

Student housing managementFinancial acumenTeam leadershipEntrata proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills