Student Housing Property Manager — Lead & Grow NOI On-Site

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Property Manager for our student housing communities. You will lead daily operations, oversee leasing, resident relations, and ensure financial and operational goals are met in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

This full-time, exempt role reports to the Regional Manager and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance with landlord laws.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain licenses and/or certifications as required by state/local jurisdictions.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in student housing property management; at least 1 year as Property Manager preferred.
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata, Onesite, or Yieldstar preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering data.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial success of the property by achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, maximizing net operating income through revenue improvement strategies and cost management.
• Lead and participate in leasing production, including administration, marketing, and maintaining competitive market knowledge to maximize rental income and ensure budgeted occupancy levels.
• Oversee 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 operational and financial risks to corporate management and collaborate to establish corrective action plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the corporate office and property and interact with investors as necessary.
• Promote adaptability, encouraging innovation and solutions-oriented thinking to meet evolving community needs.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Leasing management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Property Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Entrata

Onesite

Yieldstar

Excel

Job description

Coastal Ridge Real Estate in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Property Manager for our student housing communities. You will lead daily operations, oversee leasing, resident relations, and ensure financial and operational goals are met in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

This full-time, exempt role reports to the Regional Manager and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance with landlord laws.