Community Manager Job – Tempe, AZ | Student Housing & Property Management Leadership

Community Manager - Tempe, AZ

Published on: Oct 10, 2025

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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

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