University Partners

Please join us in welcoming Steele Palombo to University Partners! Steele joined us on May 26th as the Director of Marketing.   In this role, Steele will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with our business goals. This role focuses on enhancing occupancy, brand awareness, and tenant retention across all properties, specifically targeting our student demographic.   We’re thrilled to have Steele on board and look forward to the great contributions they will bring to UP. Please take a moment to say hello and give a warm UP welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Darrell Johnson, MPH to University Partners! Darrell joined us on May 18th as an Operations Specialist.   In this role, Darrell will support a wide range of Management Services projects across the company’s student housing portfolio.   We’re thrilled to have Darrell on board and look forward to the great contributions they will bring to UP. Please take a moment to say hello and give a warm UP welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Jenna Herrick to University Partners! Jenna joined us on May 6th as the Marketing Manager.   In this role, Jenna will lead property‑level and portfolio marketing initiatives that drive traffic, conversions, and brand consistency. She will partner closely with operations, leasing, and corporate teams to execute campaigns, optimize digital performance, and support new development and lease‑up strategies.   We’re thrilled to have Jenna on board and look forward to the great contributions she will bring to UP. Please take a moment to say hello and give a warm UP welcome!

The first ever Inside Scoop 🎉🙌 Over 500 employees from corporate and properties all across the country came together for our very first all employee meeting. To everyone who showed up and everyone who made it happen, thank you.🤍 We hope you walked away knowing a little more about who we are at UP and why we do what we do. This is just the first of many and we cannot wait for the next one! #proudtobeUP

SHOUT OUT TO THE ENTIRE SOLANA RANCH TEAM🎉 Their maintenance team won Maintenance Team of the Quarter and they were nominated by Director of facilities, Luis Rodriguez: “Solana Ranch’s maintenance team is lively, motivated, and driven to succeed—proof that rookies really do rock.” Not only did they win Maintenance Team of the Quarter, they also won Team of the Month. They were nominated for this award by their Regional Vice President, Matt Peters: “Shoutout to the team at Solana Ranch for delivering strong results across the board! Preleasing is pacing ahead YOY, renewals are holding at 40%, and Q1 NOI trended positively. Great momentum all around. A special callout to the maintenance team! From winning the work order close challenge to being recognized as Maintenance Team of the Month. Their hard work and consistency have not gone unnoticed. Proud of this team and the culture they’ve built together.“ Keep up the great work, team!

This past week, University Partners held our first ever Gear UP Summit and it exceeded every expectation! We brought together all of our Maintenance Supervisors from across the portfolio for a full week of hands-on training, professional development, and meaningful connection in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. From skill-building sessions to insights from incredible speakers, our team left more knowledgeable, more connected, and more motivated than ever. One of the most powerful parts of the week was simply giving our supervisors the space to learn from one another. Sharing how their teams operate, what challenges they face, and how we can all continue to raise the standard of maintenance excellence across our communities. We also want to give a well-deserved shoutout to Theo Carter from Pavilion at North Grounds, who took home the inaugural Gear UP Games title! 🏆 Investing in our people is at the core of who we are at University Partners and the Gear UP Summit is just one way we're putting that commitment into action. We can't wait to see what next year brings!

Now Hiring: Sr. Analyst – Operations Strategy University Partners is looking for a Sr. Analyst – Operations Strategy to join our growing team. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys turning data into strategy and insights into action. You’ll help drive revenue optimization across a dynamic student housing portfolio through pricing analysis, financial modeling, market research, scenario planning, and operational reporting. In this position, you’ll partner closely with Operations, Asset Management, and Systems teams to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to present findings and recommendations to leadership, ownership partners, and key stakeholders. We’re looking for someone with: 3–4+ years of experience in market research, investments, asset management, pricing analysis, or data analytics Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience with BI tools like Power BI or DOMO is a plus The ability to manage multiple workstreams and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are data-driven, strategic, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to connect. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/g4TYFECZ #NowHiring #OperationsStrategy #DataAnalytics #RevenueManagement #FinancialModeling #StudentHousing #RealEstateJobs #UniversityPartners #Hiring

Please join us in welcoming Joel B. to University Partners! Joel joined us on April 13th as the Director of Training & Customer Experience.   In this role, Joel will be the subject matter expert on customer/resident experience, multi-channel support strategies and drive different learning and training programs.   We’re thrilled to have Joel on board and look forward to the great contributions he will bring to UP. Please take a moment to say hello and give a warm UP welcome!

Our team had the privilege of attending the 2026 InterFace Student Housing Conference in Austin, TX, and it was nothing short of amazing.   Over three days, we engaged in high-level discussions covering leasing trends, operations, technology, development, and the future of the student housing industry. Equally valuable were the connections we made with fellow owners, operators, developers, and industry leaders who share the commitment to excellence in student housing.   We returned energized, informed, and we are already putting our key takeaways into action across our portfolio.   Already looking forward to next year's conference, InterFace Conference Group!

🚀 Now Hiring: New Development Lease Up Manager 📍 Charlottesville, VA University Partners is looking for an experienced leader to oversee a brand-new student housing community, from pre-opening through stabilization. ✔ Lead a new community from the ground up ✔ Drive lease-up and build high-performing teams 💰 $1,000 Referral Bonus Ready to build something new? 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gUbjMNeP