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University Partners

Assistant Community Manager - Student Housing

University Partners, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401

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At University Partners, we create living experiences where students feel supported, connected, and set up for success. Our teams care about service, teamwork, and delivering communities students are proud to call home.

We’re looking for an Assistant Community Manager who can lead leasing and marketing efforts with confidence, energy, and strong operational follow-through.

Job Purpose Support all leasing and marketing operations for the community. Oversee the Leasing team while partnering closely with the Community Manager on daily office operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Community Manager with oversight, coaching, and training of the leasing team while ensuring all company standards are upheld

Support Leasing Consultants in touring, leasing, and following Fair Housing guidelines

Maintain accurate lease files and system records

Meet regularly with the Community Manager and Market Director regarding leasing performance and operational needs

Coordinate the full renewal process and ensure residents are contacted in a timely manner

Complete monthly market surveys and recommend pricing adjustments

Ensure leasing deadlines, follow up expectations, and quality standards are consistently met

Manage the integrity and branding of all social media for the community

Propose and execute marketing strategies to meet leasing goals

Perform administrative tasks as assigned

Actively support and learn Community Manager responsibilities to step in as needed

Specific Responsibilities Daily/Weekly

Monitor and respond to community email leads and resident inquiries

Train leasing staff on phone etiquette and ensure all voicemails are returned promptly

Train and support leasing staff on prospect handling, tours, and sales techniques; ensure consistent office coverage

Review and approve lease files and ensure rental criteria are met; Yardi data entry may be delegated, but approvals remain with the Assistant Community Manager

Ensure accurate Yardi traffic, follow up, work order, and lease data

Approve pending leases daily and update renewal files once received

Plan and execute campus events, promotions, advertising, and maintain a current marketing calendar

Manage renewal season tasks, delegate outreach to the leasing team, and maintain renewal notebooks

Maintain and update the community goal board

Ensure work orders are entered correctly and all call backs are completed

Oversee marketing and event planning with leasing staff

Monthly

Review tour routes, availability, and leasing goals with Leasing Consultants

Complete and maintain monthly market surveys and maintain relationships with competitors

Plan and order print ads and uphold publication partnerships

Review follow up programs and prospect management in notebooks and Yardi

Create monthly leasing schedules

Track leasing activity, availability, and support roommate matching for incoming residents

Review staff schedules to ensure office coverage and marketing execution

Review and revise Promotion Summary Forms; ensure deadlines are met

Ensure the website is updated regularly and accurately

Attend and support all community events and ensure they align with the Promotion Summary Form

Oversee production and distribution of the community newsletter

Approve all social media posts before publishing

Move-Out/Move-In

Collaborate with leasing and management to complete roommate matching

Support resident and guarantor communication related to move in/out

Ensure all move-out processes follow company standards and staff are trained

Oversee move-in packet development

Organize inspection forms and summarize findings for the Community Manager

Conduct full lease file audits before move-in and Yardi audits after move-in for accurate data

Assist in planning and executing move-in day operations and traffic flow

Ongoing

Train staff on leasing skills and resident service

Evaluate unit pricing based on market conditions and budget goals

Oversee resident services, activities, and leasing programs

Support Community Manager in operational areas to prepare for future promotion

Supervise and motivate the leasing team

Lead weekly leasing meetings

Ensure top-tier customer service standards

Develop and monitor annual marketing plans

Approve invoices and ensure timely submission

Qualifications

Ability to read, interpret, and apply operating instructions and procedures

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to groups

Ability to calculate basic math, percentages, pro-rations, and occupancy metrics

Strong problem-solving ability and professional customer service approach

Previous property management and leasing experience preferred

Strong listening, negotiation, and customer service skills

Able to lead, train, and support staff

Calm under pressure, organized, detail-oriented, and effective with time management

Collaborative team player with excellent follow through

Able to maintain confidentiality and accept constructive feedback

Expert at using MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Canva

Able to work weekends or overtime as needed

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or one to two years of related experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Entrata or other property management system.

Budget Responsibility

Coordinates and participates in gathering and organizing budget materials.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, student-focused environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join a team that values your leadership, service mindset, and drive for results.

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