Regional Manager (Student Housing)

Regional Manager - Student Housing

About

Our SelectLeaders client is hiring a Regional Manager to lead multi-property operations and projects across our student housing portfolio. You will provide operational oversight and financial management across multiple communities, ensuring consistency and agreement on organizational goals. You will partner with property teams, regional leadership, and home-office support to optimize performance, improve resident satisfaction, and lead operational success. You will report to the Vice President of Operations.

This role is remote with 35%-50% travel and requires you to currently reside in the Southeast region (or be open to relocation), living near a major airport with access to direct flights to destinations along the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train site teams to ensure properties are staffed and aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with corporate HR and Training teams to onboard, develop, and address performance issues for site staff, including terminations.
• Oversee financial performance across properties, including budgets, forecasts, net operating income, cost control, vendor management, and reporting.
• Lead leasing and marketing efforts, ensuring teams meet goals, implement strategies, follow brand standards, and maintain compliance with fair housing.
• Monitor resident experience and address complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure high levels of satisfaction and engagement.
• Collaborate with Regional Maintenance and operations teams on property maintenance, capital projects, and curb appeal projects.
• Analyze operational trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement projects to enhance property performance.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership regarding portfolio performance, staffing, and operational strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of student housing property management experience.
• Regional or Area Management experience preferred, including new lease-ups and operating properties.
• Operational knowledge and project management skills.
• Experience managing remote teams.

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 per year plus an annual bonus.

Benefits: Health (PPO or HSA), dental, and vision; Flexible PTO; 13 paid holidays; 401K – 100% match up to 5%; Annual review and bonus program; Paid parental leave; Pay on demand.