Community Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Community Manager
Madison, WI
$75,000–$80,000+ / year

OVERVIEW
A luxury student housing community near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is looking for a Community Manager to run day-to-day operations. This is a fast-growing, amenity-rich property serving UW-Madison students, and the team leases well ahead of each school year and handles a big turn season every August. If you like a job with real rhythm to it — busy stretches balanced by the satisfaction of a fully leased, well-run community — this is a great fit.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Run the day-to-day operations of a luxury student housing community
• Lead the leasing cycle for each upcoming school year, including roommate matching for prospective residents
• Manage the high-volume turn season each August — coordinating move-outs, unit prep, and move-ins on a tight calendar
• Supervise and support the on-site leasing and maintenance team
• Drive occupancy and renewal numbers through strong resident retention and marketing
• Handle resident relations day to day — renewals, service requests, and general community engagement
• Oversee the property's amenities and vendor relationships, from the pool and fitness center to parking and study lounges
• Manage the property's budget, expenses, and financial reporting
• Keep the property compliant with Fair Housing and other applicable regulations

WHY YOU MATTER
Student housing runs on a tight, predictable calendar, and the Community Manager is who keeps it all together — the person residents, vendors, and the ownership team all rely on to make the busy stretches look easy.

WHAT IT TAKES

• 3-5+ years of property management experience, ideally in student or multifamily housing
• Comfort with the fast-paced, cyclical nature of student housing leasing and turn season
• Proven ability to lead an on-site leasing and maintenance team
• A solid handle on budgeting, NOI, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Familiarity with property management software like Yardi, Entrata, or RealPage
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing and landlord-tenant law
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak leasing and turn periods
• A real interest in creating a great resident experience, not just filling units

THE PERKS!

• $75,000–$80,000+ per year
• 16-20% annual bonus based on performance