The Regional Manager is the driving force behind a high-performing portfolio of ~4,000 beds across multiple Class A student housing markets. This role isn’t just about oversight—it’s about leadership, strategy, and results. You’ll guide and mentor Community Managers, inspire operational excellence, and ensure every community thrives. From optimizing revenue growth and managing expenses to ensuring compliance and delivering an exceptional resident experience, you’ll be at the heart of building vibrant, successful communities. Candidates must have student housing experience and should be located in Dallas or willing to relocate.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Demonstrates highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adheres to company policies and procedures, and complies with applicable laws, government rules and regulations.
• Continuously develops Community Managers by providing feedback and opportunities for growth. Specific responsibilities include training and coaching, providing daily work direction, scheduling, performing evaluations, hiring, and salary administration.
• Serves as a visible, hands-on leader and sounding board for Community Managers; actively follows up to ensure execution and accountability.
• Provides ongoing support for Community Managers on operational and personnel issues.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Works with the Director of Operations to obtain and implement corporate/management directives relative to policies and procedures.
• Reviews monthly budget variance reports and addresses issues that escalate to management.
• Reviews and approves invoices, vendor bids, and contracts over $1,000.
• Recommends large expense items from the repair and maintenance budget; coordinates capital expenditures with the Director of Operations.
• Monitors maintenance operations to ensure efficient and effective customer service, curb appeal, budget decisions, and guidelines for assigned properties.

Leasing, Marketing & Market Engagement

• Provides management guidance to Community Managers on leasing and marketing.
• Conducts bi-weekly meetings to strategize and recommend leasing/marketing changes based on the budget comparison report and competitor site visits.
• Leads strategies in highly competitive leasing environments to maintain occupancy and drive performance in Class A markets.
• Continually stays current with market conditions and trends through research and analysis.
• Visits the market regularly to meet with universities as well as competitors.

Property Oversight

• Visits properties on a regular basis for inspections.
• Coordinates with Community Managers to ensure compliance, performance, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent professional knowledge/work experience.
• Minimum 2 years as a Regional Manager in off-campus student housing real estate and 5–10 years of prior professional experience in community management within a student housing environment.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Entrata preferred.

Apply today for immediate consideration or reach out to Kelsey Arnall for more information!
215-661-8834 x 110
kelsey@msbreources.com

This is a hybrid position located in Dallas, TX.

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