Property Manager, Student Housing

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate is seeking a Property Manager for student housing at Mountaineer Village in Boone, NC. You will lead operations, drive leasing, manage rent collection, and partner with the regional team to meet financial goals.

You will mentor a high-performing team, maintain property standards, and ensure compliant operations while delivering exceptional resident service. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Regional Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of progressive student housing property management experience; at least 1 year as Property Manager preferred.
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata, OneSite, or Yieldstar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall property operations and achieve financial/operational goals.
• Drive leasing production, marketing, and market knowledge to maximize rent income.
• Oversee rent collection, delinquency management, and compliance with laws.
• Coach and develop the property team; hire and address performance.
• Interact with corporate and investors; communicate risks and corrective actions.
• Deliver outstanding resident service and maintain property standards.
• Provide timely operational reporting and analytics.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

Yieldstar

Job description

Position:Property Manager, Student Housing

Location: 517 Yosef Dr.

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:7356

# of Openings:1

What You’ll Do:

As a Property Manager, you will lead the overall operations of your community, ensuring exceptional service delivery to residents and achieving the property’s financial and operational goals. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, provide guidance to your team, and champion our core principles to create a thriving community. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Regional Manager.

Where You’ll Work:

Mountaineer Village offers off-campus student living in Boone, North Carolina, located near Appalachian State University. Our 3-bedroom pet-friendly apartments feature energy-efficient appliances, fully equipped kitchens, hardwood floors, in-unit washer and dryers, and so much more.

What You’ll Own:

• Drive the financial success of the property by achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, maximizing net operating income through effective revenue improvement strategies and cost management.
• Lead and participate in all aspects of leasing production, including administration, marketing, and maintaining competitive market knowledge to maximize rental income and ensure budgeted occupancy levels.
• Oversee and participate in all aspects of timely rent collection, manage delinquency rates, and adhere to landlord/resident laws, including executing necessary legal actions.
• Cultivate and support a high-performing team by training, mentoring, and holding team members accountable for their roles and responsibilities while fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Recruit, hire, and develop team members, addressing performance concerns and maintaining team alignment with company policies and goals.
• Deliver superior service to residents by monitoring service request completion, maintaining aesthetic standards, and proactively addressing resident concerns to enhance retention.
• Manage operational reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of all regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Identify and communicate both operational and financial risks to corporate management and collaborate to effectively establish corrective action plans, as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the corporate office and property and interact with investors as necessary.
• Promote and model adaptability, encouraging innovation and solutions-oriented thinking to meet the evolving needs of the community.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Business or related field preferred.
• Willingness to obtain all licenses and/or certifications required by State or Local jurisdictions including but not limited to PA, IL, NJ and IA.
• 3 – 7 years of progressive experience in a student housing property management role, with at least one year as a Property Manager preferred.
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata, Onesite, or Yieldstar preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience creating formulas, sorting, and filtering data.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a passion for driving team success.

Our Company:

Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 900 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.