Community Manager Job – Tempe, AZ | Student Housing & Property Management Leadership
Published on: Oct 10, 2025
Community Manager
- Location: Tempe, AZ
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
Company Profile:
- Growth-centric working environment
- Specializes in student housing communities within top university markets
Community Manager Role:
- Oversee all property operations, including leasing, marketing, maintenance, and administrative functions
- Develop and implement business and marketing plans to drive occupancy, revenue, and resident engagement
- Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and maximize financial performance
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff to ensure a high-performing team
- Maintain property and grounds to high standards and oversee capital improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing Laws, safety regulations, and company policies
- Handle resident relations, including rent collection, renewals, issue resolution, and conflict mediation
- Approve leasing activity, manage move-ins/move-outs, and coordinate peak turnover periods
- Implement resident retention, marketing, and advertising initiatives
- Track and report property performance metrics
- Support legal processes such as evictions, in coordination with legal counsel
- Foster a positive community environment and maintain high staff morale
Community Manager Background Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven leadership in student or multi-unit housing management
- Solid experience in leasing, marketing, and driving occupancy in competitive markets
- Strong financial, analytical, and budgeting skills
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with property management systems and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and property safety regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work occasional weekends or overtime, and maintain confidentiality
Features and Benefits:
- Unlimited PTO
- Competitive benefits package
- Relaxed culture/environment
- Entrepreneurial working environment
