Community Manager

Pierce Education Properties; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Education Properties is seeking a Community Manager for our Cayce, SC student housing community. This full-time, on-site role focuses on leasing, resident relations, maintenance coordination, and compliance with housing policies.

You will lead on-site staff, monitor occupancy and revenue goals, and partner with vendors to maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Ideal candidates bring strong property management experience in student or multifamily housing, superb communication, and a track

Qualifications

• Experience with student or multifamily housing, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Strong resident relations and customer service to build community and handle conflicts.
• Experience in team leadership and staff supervision, including coaching and scheduling.
• Proficiency with property management software, reporting, and documentation.
• Sales and marketing experience, including leasing and outreach to local schools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with residents and partners.
• On-site work with flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; respond to community needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leasing activities and resident relations.
• Coordinate property maintenance and ensure compliance with policies and housing regulations.
• Lead on-site staff and monitor occupancy and revenue goals.
• Ensure timely rent collection and accurate reporting.
• Organize resident events and address resident feedback.
• Collaborate with regional management to implement operational and marketing strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to maintain a safe, well-presented community.

Skills

Property management

Resident relations

Team leadership

Administrative skills

Sales & leasing

Communication

On-site scheduling

Vendor coordination

Job description

Company Description

Pierce Education Properties (PEP), founded in 1995, is a leading owner, developer, and manager of student housing across the United States. The company oversees more than 6,000 off-campus, purpose-built student housing beds, with a track record of managing over 100 conventional and student housing properties nationwide. PEP has acquired over $1 billion in luxury student communities since 2013 and has been a Top 10 Buyer of Student Housing since 2007. With more than 25,000 beds acquired, developed, and managed, the organization focuses on maximizing value through strategic investments, particularly in distressed and under-performing properties in stable or growing markets. Team members join an innovative, fast-growing company recognized as an industry leader in student housing.

Role Description

The Community Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Cayce, SC, responsible for the day-to-day operations and overall resident experience at a student housing community. This position oversees leasing activities, resident relations, property maintenance coordination, and compliance with company policies and housing regulations. The Community Manager leads and supports on-site staff, monitors occupancy and revenue goals, and ensures timely rent collection and accurate reporting. The role includes organizing resident events, addressing resident feedback and concerns, and collaborating with regional management to implement operational and marketing strategies. The Community Manager also partners with vendors and contractors as needed to maintain a safe, well-presented, and highly functional community environment.

Qualifications

• Strong property management and operations skills, including experience with student or multifamily housing, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Resident relations and customer service skills, with the ability to build community, resolve conflicts, and maintain a professional, welcoming environment.
• Team leadership and staff supervision skills, including coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Administrative and organizational skills, including proficiency with property management software, reporting, and documentation.
• Sales and marketing skills, including leasing, outreach to local schools or organizations, and basic digital marketing or social media promotion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on‑site with a flexible schedule (including occasional evenings and weekends), and respond promptly to community needs.
• Must hold self‑