Multi-Site Area Manager – Student Housing (West LA)

Blue Castle Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 120k–135k

Performance bonus 15%

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Castle Agency in Los Angeles is seeking an Area Manager to lead a multi-site residential portfolio in Westwood/West LA, blending student housing, co-living, and traditional multifamily assets just steps from UCLA.

This role oversees several properties, guides on-site teams through seasonal turnover, drives pre-leasing and digital marketing, and ensures a high-touch resident experience while maintaining occupancy and revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in student housing, co-living, or high-volume multi-family property management.
• Experience managing multiple properties or working at a portfolio level, not just a single site.
• Comfort with high-volume seasonal turnover and fast-paced lease-up cycles.
• Working knowledge of Yardi and/or Entrata.
• Strong pre-leasing strategy and digital marketing for residential leasing.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles housing regulations and Fair Housing law.
• Track record leading and coaching on-site teams.
• Comfortable managing a younger, student-driven resident base.
• Strong communication and organization to run several sites at once.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across a multi-property portfolio in Westwood/West LA.
• Lead and support on-site teams through the high-volume seasonal turnover tied to the academic calendar.
• Drive pre-leasing strategy and online marketing to keep occupancy strong year-round.
• Deliver a high-touch resident experience for a co-living and student-housing population.
• Track leasing performance, renewals, and revenue goals across properties.
• Use Yardi and Entrata to manage occupancy, leasing activity, and reporting.
• Stay current on Los Angeles housing regulations and Fair Housing compliance.
• Help onboard new units as the portfolio adds several hundred more bedrooms over the next few years.
• Partner with leadership on strategy as the portfolio grows from a handful of properties toward a larger footprint.

Skills

Portfolio management

Staff leadership

Pre-leasing strategy

Digital marketing

Yardi/Entrata

Fair Housing

Communication

Multi-site leadership

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

Job description

Blue Castle Agency in Los Angeles is seeking an Area Manager to lead a multi-site residential portfolio in Westwood/West LA, blending student housing, co-living, and traditional multifamily assets just steps from UCLA.

This role oversees several properties, guides on-site teams through seasonal turnover, drives pre-leasing and digital marketing, and ensures a high-touch resident experience while maintaining occupancy and revenue targets.