Regional Manager - Student Housing Experience Required

Trinity Property Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K matching

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Trinity Property Consultants seeks a Regional Manager to lead a multi-site portfolio across several states. You will optimize operations, manage budgets, monitor expenses, and drive financial performance.

You will mentor on-site leaders, ensure compliance, and deliver a high-quality resident experience while balancing remote work with strong on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Property Manager and 2 years as Regional Manager in multifamily student housing.
• CPM, CAM, RMP or CMCA certifications preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint, ADP; experience with Yardi, Entrata, Asana, EliseAI a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi-site portfolio, driving operational and financial performance.
• Prepare and review annual operating budgets for each property.
• Monitor expenses through PO approvals and vendor management.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews and address variances.
• Lead, develop, and coach Property/Area Managers to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Customer Focus

Communication

Organizational Mastery

Sales & Revenue Management

Fair Housing Knowledge

Education

CPM

CAM

RMP

CMCA

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

ADP

Yardi

Entrata

Asana

EliseAI

Job description

Position at Trinity Property Consultants

About Trinity Property Consultants

At Trinity Property Consultants, your expertise fuels our mission. Guided by our values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, and empowerment, we’ve been a leader in the multifamily industry for over 25 years and proudly manage properties for a nationally ranked NMHC’s Apartment Owner. We are building more than great places to live – we’re creating vibrant communities and meaningful careers.

The Opportunity

As a Regional Manager, you’ll lead and support a portfolio — driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team success across multiple properties and markets. You’ll mentor on-site leaders, optimize performance, ensure compliance, and create thriving communities that residents love to call home. This is a role for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is ready to make a lasting impact.

Compensation

A competitive base salary of $115,000 to $120,000 annually, aligned with your experience, with a potential to earn a 28% annual performance bonus, paid quarterly.

Portfolio Overview

Lead and inspire a high-performing team across student housing properties in California, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Colorado and Minnesota.

Travel and Location

This role offers a remote, flexible work style balanced with a strong on-site presence across the portfolio. Given the geographic footprint of the portfolio, we are seeking candidates based in Dallas, Houston, Austin or Chicago. Regular travel throughout the portfolio is expected.

What You’ll Own

Business & Financial Performance

• Oversee a portfolio of communities, ensuring operational and financial goals are consistently met.
• Prepare, review, and approve annual operating budgets for each property in your region.
• Monitor and control expenses through purchase order approval and strategic vendor management.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews to address variances and maintain profitability.
• Recommend and oversee capital improvements to maintain a competitive market position.

Operational Excellence & Resident Experience

• Conduct regular property visits to assess operations, curb appeal, maintenance, and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate potential liability concerns.
• Partner with on-site teams to deliver a high-quality living experience that supports retention and reputation goals.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and industry regulations are consistently followed.
• Support special operations such as due diligence, acquisitions, and dispositions as needed.

Team Development & Leadership

• Hire, train, and mentor Property and Area Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and empowerment.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching to drive results.
• Create an environment that recognizes achievement and promotes growth.

What You Bring

• Leadership: Ability to inspire trust, foster collaboration, and have the emotional intelligence to lead diverse teams.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated budgeting expertise with the ability to read, analyze, and act on P&L reports.
• Customer Focus: Ability to drive resident satisfaction by understanding, meeting and exceeding their needs.
• Communication & Mediation: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate high-stress situations and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Organizational Mastery: Strong administrative, time management, and prioritization skills to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Other Skills: Sales and revenue management, in-depth knowledge of fair housing regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Property Manager and 2 years as a Regional Manager in the multifamily student housing industry is required.
• Education: CPM, CAM, RMP, or CMCA certifications preferred.
• Tech Proficiency: Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, ADP. Experience with Yardi, Entrata, Asana, and EliseAI is a bonus.

Requirements

Availability & Travel

This position will require availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, as well as occasional travel for company events or meetings. Active participation in team functions and regional or company activities is expected.

Physical Demands

This position necessitates regular periods of sitting, standing, walking, as well as use of hands and arms. Occasional climbing may be required. Extended use of computers or telephones is also necessary. The role may require lifting up to 25 pounds independently. The ability to respond promptly to both visual and auditory alarms is essential. Candidates must be able to work both indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.

We Take Care of You

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Highlights include company-paid individual PPO-HSA plan (with $1,200 annual employer contribution); HMO options for California residents. Dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees; coverage for dependents is available at an additional cost.
• Retirement Plans (401K): The company matches 1/3 of the employee's contribution up to 2% of the salary.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Up to $100,000 of life insurance and AD&D coverage, plus short- and long-term disability insurance. In addition, supplemental life for the employee, spouse, and children.
• Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 2-4 weeks of vacation based on years of service, and sick leave provided in compliance with state and local requirements.
• Referral Bonuses: $1,000 for eligible employee referrals.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events).
• Perks: Professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.

Our Commitment to Belonging

Trinity Property Consultants is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all individuals can thrive irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or other protected classes.

Note: This job description includes the core Regional Manager responsibilities of Trinity Property Consultants. These duties are subject to change based on company discretion.

Trinity Property Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Trinity Property Consultants prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.