New Development Lease Up Manager Student Housing

About University Partners
University Partners is a vertically integrated student housing investment development and management firm with a nationwide portfolio. We specialize in creating high-performing student communities through thoughtful design operational excellence and strong local leadership. As we continue to grow were looking for leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to build something from the ground up.

Position Overview
The New Development Community Manager is responsible for leading all onsite operations for a newly developed student housing community from pre-opening through stabilization. This role plays a critical part in driving lease-up performance building the onsite team and establishing operational standards that support long-term success.

This position requires a hands-on adaptable leader who can manage competing priorities partner cross-functionally and deliver results during a high-growth phase.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Community Manager in student housing environment
• Priorlease-up experience is required
• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced seasonal leasing environments
• Strong understanding of student leasing cycles operational execution and financial performance
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata or similar
• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and lead through change

Key Responsibilities

Lease-Up & Student Housing Operations

• Lead pre-opening and lease-up efforts including readiness planning staffing and operational setup
• Execute leasing strategies to meet occupancy pre-leasing and revenue goals aligned with the academic calendar
• Monitor leasing performance traffic conversion and pricing trends; adjust strategy in real time
• Partner with marketing teams on outreach events and campus engagement initiatives

Team Leadership & Staffing

• Recruit hire train and manage onsite teams including Leasing Consultants and Maintenance staff
• Establish performance expectations schedules and accountability across the team
• Coach team members on student-focused leasing customer service and resident engagement

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Manage operating budgets expenses and revenue in alignment with ownership expectations
• Review financial reports rent rolls and variance explanations; recommend corrective actions
• Ensure accurate leasing data resident files and reporting within property management systems

Resident Experience & Risk Management

• Oversee resident relations service standards and issue resolution in a student environment
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing student housing regulations and company policies
• Maintain a safe well-managed community during peak leasing and move-in periods

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Development Construction Asset Management and Regional leadership during transition from build to operations
• Coordinate vendors service providers and campus-facing partners
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for internal stakeholders and ownership

Why Join University Partners

• Opportunity to lead a new community during a critical phase of growth
• High visibility and partnership with senior leadership
• Ability to build teams culture and processes from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Relocation or housing accommodation support may be considered depending on the project.