Part-Time Community Manager - Student Housing
Are you a dynamic, results-driven leader with a passion for creating exceptional resident experiences? We’re seeking an experienced leasing and marketing focused Community Manager to oversee operations, lead a talented team, and ensure our property in Tempe runs smoothly and efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Job Summary:
The Community Manager oversees all aspects of property operations, staff management, and resident satisfaction. This role ensures the property is efficiently managed, financially successful, and provides a high-quality living experience for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all day-to-day property operations, ensuring strong financial and operational performance
- Drive occupancy and revenue by executing leasing and marketing strategies aligned with property goals
- Develop, manage, and monitor the operating budget, including expense control and NOI performance
- Oversee rent collection, delinquency management, and lease enforcement, including evictions as needed
- Hire, train, and lead onsite team members, including leasing, maintenance, and support staff
- Conduct regular team meetings, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Ensure the community is maintained to high standards, coordinating maintenance and capital improvements
- Partner with regional leadership on major repairs, vendor contracts, and operational planning
- Deliver a high-quality resident experience by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and supporting retention efforts
- Maintain strong knowledge of local market conditions and competitive properties
- Oversee and approve leasing activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation
- Ensure data integrity within Entrata, including leads, applications, and resident records
- Plan and execute successful move-ins, move-outs, and summer turn operations
- Respond to emergencies and after-hours needs as required
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws, company policies, and safety standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of property management experience, preferably in student housing
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and interpreting operating statements
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Entrata or similar property management systems preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Ability to work weekends and extended hours during peak periods, including turn
University Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm focused on student housing communities nationwide. We are committed to delivering strong operational performance while creating exceptional living experiences for our residents.
Work environment
- Combination of office and on-site property environment
- Requires regular walking of the property, including stairs and outdoor areas
- May require lifting up to 10+ lbs and responding to on-site needs
Why join University Partners
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact student housing community
- Collaborative and growth-focused culture
- Exposure to ownership-driven operations and performance
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that’s shaping the future of student housing.