Property Manager – Student Housing

Compensation: $80,000 base salary + 10% quarterly bonus

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to lead the operations of a student housing community undergoing an exciting rebrand and renovation phase. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands student housing dynamics, and is motivated by operational excellence, financial performance, and team development.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to a Regional Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Lead overall property operations, ensuring strong financial performance, resident satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Drive NOI by meeting or exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual budget goals through revenue optimization and expense control.
• Oversee all aspects of leasing, including marketing execution, pricing strategy, and competitive market analysis to maintain target occupancy.
• Manage rent collections, delinquency mitigation, and compliance with landlord/resident laws, including legal actions when necessary.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing on-site team while fostering a positive and accountable culture.
• Deliver exceptional resident service by monitoring service request completion, maintaining curb appeal and property standards, and proactively addressing concerns to support retention.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required operational and financial reports.
• Identify operational or financial risks and collaborate with leadership to implement corrective action plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between the property and corporate leadership.
• Lead with adaptability and innovation during rebranding and renovation efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Business, Property Management, or a related field preferred.
• Required state and local licenses or willingness to obtain them.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in student housing property management; prior Property Manager experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with property management systems such as Entrata, OneSite, or YieldStar.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and data analysis.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving team performance and results.

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus potential
• Opportunity to lead a rebrand and CapEx renovation, making a visible impact
• Autonomy to drive results and influence operations

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BGSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.