Community Manager

Blue Castle Agency; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 16–20%

Competitive salary

Job summary

Blue Castle Agency in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Community Manager for a luxury student housing community near UW–Madison. You’ll run daily operations, lead the leasing cycle, and manage the August turn with the on-site team.

Requirements include 3–5+ years in property management, budgeting and reporting skills, and strong communication. Familiarity with Yardi/Entrata/RealPage is a plus. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $80,000+ per year, with a 16–20% bonus.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in property management, ideally student/m Multifamily.
• Lead on-site leasing and maintenance teams.
• Strong budgeting, NOI and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with property management software (Yardi/Entrata/RealPage).

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a luxury student housing community.
• Lead leasing cycle for the upcoming school year, including roommate matching.
• Manage the August turn, coordinating move-outs, prep, and move-ins.
• Supervise on-site leasing and maintenance teams.
• Drive occupancy and renewals through retention and marketing.
• Handle resident relations, renewals, service requests, and engagement.
• Oversee amenities and vendor relationships, from pool to lounges.
• Manage budget, expenses and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and regulations.

Skills

Property management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

RealPage

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