Student Housing Portfolio Manager

Fairgrove Property Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairgrove Property Management is seeking a Portfolio Manager – Student Housing to oversee day-to-day operations of five student housing properties near CSUN, totaling about 450 beds. This full-time salary position offers a compensation range of $75,000–$82,000 plus an annual bonus, and a benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), and PTO.

Candidates should have excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with experience in multifamily or student

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing multifamily or student housing properties preferred.
• Strong understanding of leasing, occupancy, and resident relations.
• Knowledge of California landlord-tenant laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and AppFolio preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of five student housing properties near CSUN.
• Monitor occupancy, leasing performance, and rental revenue to meet ownership objectives.
• Maintain positive owner relations and provide regular portfolio performance updates.
• Oversee leasing, marketing, and preleasing strategies aligned with the academic calendar.
• Resolve resident concerns and provide a high level of customer service.
• Manage rent collections, delinquencies, notices, and eviction processes.
• Oversee unit inspections, maintenance requests, and property turnover.
• Coordinate unit make-readies and leasing efforts to maximize occupancy.
• Monitor operating expenses, invoices, and property budgets.
• Conduct routine property inspections and review market competition and rental rates.
• Supervise onsite staff and coordinate with maintenance, leasing, and accounting teams.
• Respond to emergencies and operational issues as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Property management experience

Leasing

Occupancy

Resident relations

California landlord-tenant laws

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

AppFolio

Job description

Description

Fairgrove Property Management provides industry-leading residential property management services to real estate investors and residents throughout Southern California. Founded in 1976, the Irvine, CA-based company makes owning investment properties profitable and effortless. Four decades of experience in the residential real estate sector empowers Fairgrove to deliver a combination of exceptional operational expertise and innovative technology to both owners and residents. The company’s management approach enables stress-free, passive investing for owners, and provides residents with quality housing where service is the highest priority. Fairgrove Property Management operates in four major Southern California markets and is rapidly expanding across the West.

Fairgrove Property Management is seeking a Portfolio Manager – Student Housing to oversee the day-to-day operations of five student housing properties totaling approximately 450 beds near California State University, Northridge (CSUN).

Position Details:

• Full-Time Salary Position
• Compensation: $75,000-$82,000 salaryplus Annual Bonus

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Requirements

A Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the student housing portfolio, including, but not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of five student housing properties near CSUN.
• Monitor occupancy, leasing performance, and rental revenue to meet ownership objectives.
• Maintain positive owner relations and provide regular portfolio performance updates.
• Oversee leasing, marketing, and preleasing strategies aligned with the academic calendar.
• Resolve resident concerns and provide a high level of customer service.
• Manage rent collections, delinquencies, notices, and eviction processes.
• Oversee unit inspections, maintenance requests, and property turnover.
• Coordinate unit make-readies and leasing efforts to maximize occupancy.
• Monitor operating expenses, invoices, and property budgets.
• Conduct routine property inspections and review market competition and rental rates.
• Supervise onsite staff and coordinate with maintenance, leasing, and accounting teams.
• Respond to emergencies and operational issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing multifamily or student housing properties preferred.
• Strong understanding of leasing, occupancy, and resident relations.
• Knowledge of California landlord-tenant laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and AppFolio preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and priorities simultaneously.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to respond to occasional after-hours emergencies.