Regional Manager - Student Housing

At Percy, we're building new ways to connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities at leading companies in the multifamily industry. We're currently seeking a high-performing Regional Manager to oversee a major student housing portfolio.

This is a confidential replacement search for a highly autonomous regional seat supporting a portfolio of large, purpose-built student communities near major universities totaling 4,000+ beds. The right leader will bring strong student housing regional experience, full budget ownership, and a proven track record of transparent communication and sound judgment in an environment with heavy new-development competition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for a 4,000+ bed student housing portfolio across multiple large communities
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of onsite Community Managers
• Own portfolio financial performance including budgeting, expense control, and variance reporting
• Drive leasing strategy, retention, and resident experience initiatives to compete against new supply
• Maintain consistent, accurate reporting and escalation to senior operations leadership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Regional Manager (or Area Manager) experience specifically within student housing
• Experience overseeing a portfolio of 4,000+ beds (or similarly scaled student housing operations)
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets, P&L performance, and variance reporting
• Background operating in highly competitive student markets with significant new development
• Ability to travel frequently (approximately 70%+)
• Total compensation up to $130,000 (base plus bonus potential up to 20%, with base salary up to $110,000)
• Company travel card for all business travel expenses
• Relocation reimbursement available, including flexibility to relocate over time
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior operations leadership
• Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO