Student Housing Community Manager — Lead, Lease & Engage

University Partners; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

University Partners’ District on Apache in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Community Manager to lead a high-volume student housing property. You’ll drive leasing, marketing and operations, build a top-performing on-site team, and shape a culture where residents feel connected and supported.

You’ll use data to forecast occupancy, manage budgets, and coordinate with regional leadership on capital projects. This role rewards initiative, empathy for students, and the energy to own turnover season and deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of proven leadership experience in student housing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in property management, business, or related field.
• Accountability—you own outcomes and drive your team.
• Creative leasing, marketing and problem-solving approach.
• Comfort with budgets, analytics, and Entrata or similar platforms.
• Ability to lead with composure through high-volume periods like Turn and August move-ins.
• Availability for occasional evenings or weekends during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Drive leasing, marketing, and operations to hit occupancy and resident satisfaction goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing on-site team—hiring, training, and inspiring staff.
• Develop bold marketing and outreach strategies to stay ahead of the comp set.
• Manage budgets, forecast performance, and identify opportunities to boost NOI without sacrificing the resident experience.
• Oversee resident life—from move-ins to renewals—with empathy and professionalism.
• Own the annual turnover and move-in season with planning and energy.
• Keep Entrata data accurate and clean—because good decisions start with good information.
• Maintain an engaging, community-first vibe through social media, events, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with regional leadership on property enhancements and long-term success strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Marketing strategy

Problem solving

Budgeting

Analytics

Communication

Turnover planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Entrata

Job description

University Partners’ District on Apache in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Community Manager to lead a high-volume student housing property. You’ll drive leasing, marketing and operations, build a top-performing on-site team, and shape a culture where residents feel connected and supported.

You’ll use data to forecast occupancy, manage budgets, and coordinate with regional leadership on capital projects. This role rewards initiative, empathy for students, and the energy to own turnover season and deliver