Regional Manager - Student Housing

Percy; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Company travel card for business

Full benefits package including health

401k and PTO

Job summary

Percy is seeking a high-performing Regional Manager to oversee a 4,000+ bed student housing portfolio near major universities. This confidential role requires strong regional experience, autonomy, and a track record of transparent communication with leadership.

You will own budgets, drive leasing strategy, and manage a team of onsite Community Managers, ensuring exceptional resident experience while reporting to senior operations leadership. Relocation and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Regional Manager (or Area Manager) experience specifically within student housing.
• Experience overseeing a portfolio of 4,000+ beds in student housing.
• Ownership of budgets, P&L performance, and variance reporting.
• Background in highly competitive student markets with significant new development.
• Ability to travel frequently (approximately 70%+).
• Total compensation up to $130,000 (base plus bonus up to 20%).
• Relocation reimbursement available, including flexibility to relocate over time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for a 4,000+ bed student housing portfolio across multiple large communities.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of onsite Community Managers.
• Own portfolio financial performance including budgeting, expense control, and variance reporting.
• Drive leasing strategy, retention, and resident experience initiatives to compete against new supply.
• Maintain reporting and escalation to senior operations leadership.

Skills

Regional management experience

Budget ownership

P&L ownership

Leasing strategy

Strong communication

Job description

At Percy, we're building new ways to connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities at leading companies in the multifamily industry. We're currently seeking a high-performing Regional Manager to oversee a major student housing portfolio.

This is a confidential replacement search for a highly autonomous regional seat supporting a portfolio of large, purpose-built student communities near major universities totaling 4,000+ beds. The right leader will bring strong student housing regional experience, full budget ownership, and a proven track record of transparent communication and sound judgment in an environment with heavy new-development competition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for a 4,000+ bed student housing portfolio across multiple large communities
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of onsite Community Managers
• Own portfolio financial performance including budgeting, expense control, and variance reporting
• Drive leasing strategy, retention, and resident experience initiatives to compete against new supply
• Maintain consistent, accurate reporting and escalation to senior operations leadership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Regional Manager (or Area Manager) experience specifically within student housing
• Experience overseeing a portfolio of 4,000+ beds (or similarly scaled student housing operations)
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets, P&L performance, and variance reporting
• Background operating in highly competitive student markets with significant new development
• Ability to travel frequently (approximately 70%+)
• Total compensation up to $130,000 (base plus bonus potential up to 20%, with base salary up to $110,000)
• Company travel card for all business travel expenses
• Relocation reimbursement available, including flexibility to relocate over time
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior operations leadership
• Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO