New Development Lease Up Manager - Student Housing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Community Manager in student housing environment
• Prior lease-up experience is required
• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, seasonal leasing environments
• Strong understanding of student leasing cycles, operational execution, and financial performance
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata or similar
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and lead through change

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening and lease-up efforts, including readiness planning, staffing, and operational setup
• Execute leasing strategies to meet occupancy, pre-leasing, and revenue goals aligned with the academic calendar
• Monitor leasing performance, traffic, conversion, and pricing trends; adjust strategy in real time
• Partner with marketing teams on outreach, events, and campus engagement initiatives
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage onsite teams including Leasing Consultants and Maintenance staff
• Establish performance expectations, schedules, and accountability across the team
• Coach team members on student-focused leasing, customer service, and resident engagement
• Manage operating budgets, expenses, and revenue in alignment with ownership expectations
• Review financial reports, rent rolls, and variance explanations; recommend corrective actions
• Ensure accurate leasing data, resident files, and reporting within property management systems
• Oversee resident relations, service standards, and issue resolution in a student environment
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, student housing regulations, and company policies
• Maintain a safe, well-managed community during peak leasing and move-in periods
• Partner with Development, Construction, Asset Management, and Regional leadership during transition from build to operations
• Coordinate vendors, service providers, and campus-facing partners
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for internal stakeholders and ownership