Community Manager

Blue Castle Agency; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16-20% annual bonus

Competitive benefits package

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental and vision

401k

Job summary

Blue Castle Agency in Madison, WI is seeking a Community Manager to run day-to-day operations of a luxury student housing community near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The role supports a fast-paced leasing cycle and a busy annual turn.

You will lead on-site leasing and maintenance teams, manage budgeting and reporting, and drive occupancy through strong resident retention and service. Evening and weekend work during peak periods is required, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of property management experience, preferably in student or multifamily housing.
• Ability to lead on-site leasing and maintenance teams.
• Strong budgeting, NOI, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Familiarity with property management software like Yardi, Entrata, or RealPage.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak leasing and turn periods.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a luxury student housing community.
• Lead the leasing cycle for each upcoming school year, including roommate matching for prospective residents.
• Manage the high-volume turn season each August — coordinating move-outs, unit prep, and move-ins on a tight calendar.
• Supervise and support the on-site leasing and maintenance team.
• Drive occupancy and renewal numbers through strong resident retention and marketing.
• Handle resident relations day to day — renewals, service requests, and general community engagement.
• Oversee the property's amenities and vendor relationships, from the pool and fitness center to parking and study lounges.
• Manage the property's budget, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Keep the property compliant with Fair Housing and other applicable regulations.

Skills

Property management

Adaptability

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Property software

Fair Housing

Flexibility

Customer experience

Job description

Community Manager
Madison, WI
$75,000–$80,000+ / year

OVERVIEW

A luxury student housing community near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is looking for a Community Manager to run day-to-day operations. This is a fast-growing, amenity-rich property serving UW-Madison students, and the team leases well ahead of each school year and handles a big turn season every August. If you like a job with real rhythm to it — busy stretches balanced by the satisfaction of a fully leased, well-run community — this is a great fit.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Run the day-to-day operations of a luxury student housing community
• Lead the leasing cycle for each upcoming school year, including roommate matching for prospective residents
• Manage the high-volume turn season each August — coordinating move-outs, unit prep, and move-ins on a tight calendar
• Supervise and support the on-site leasing and maintenance team
• Drive occupancy and renewal numbers through strong resident retention and marketing
• Handle resident relations day to day — renewals, service requests, and general community engagement
• Oversee the property's amenities and vendor relationships, from the pool and fitness center to parking and study lounges
• Manage the property's budget, expenses, and financial reporting
• Keep the property compliant with Fair Housing and other applicable regulations

WHY YOU MATTER

Student housing runs on a tight, predictable calendar, and the Community Manager is who keeps it all together — the person residents, vendors, and the ownership team all rely on to make the busy stretches look easy.

WHAT IT TAKES

• 3-5+ years of property management experience, ideally in student or multifamily housing
• Comfort with the fast-paced, cyclical nature of student housing leasing and turn season
• Proven ability to lead an on-site leasing and maintenance team
• A solid handle on budgeting, NOI, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Familiarity with property management software like Yardi, Entrata, or RealPage
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing and landlord-tenant law
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak leasing and turn periods
• A real interest in creating a great resident experience, not just filling units

THE PERKS!

• $75,000–$80,000+ per year
• 16-20% annual bonus based on performance
• Competitive benefits package
• 50% employer-paid individual Health Insurance premiums
• 100% employer-paid individual Dental and Vision Insurance premiums
• 401k