Property Manager
RISE A Real Estate Company, Knoxville, TN, United States
Student Housing Property Manager – UTK Student Housing | Knoxville, TN
We are seeking an experienced and operations-focused Property Manager to help lead one of our student housing communities serving the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This role is heavily operational and facilities-driven. There are no leasing responsibilities associated with this position. Instead, the Property Manager will focus on leading the onsite facilities and housekeeping teams, ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining university compliance standards, and supporting a safe, well-maintained residential environment for students.
The onsite team includes a Maintenance Supervisor, four Maintenance Technicians, and ten Housekeepers. The Property Manager will directly oversee the Maintenance Supervisor and the Housekeeping team, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and high standards of performance. This role also requires regular collaboration and meetings with university representatives and campus partners.
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of experience in student housing or multifamily property management
Strong leadership experience overseeing maintenance and housekeeping teams
Operationally focused with knowledge of building systems and multi-story facilities
Comfortable working closely with university leadership and campus partners
Strong organizational, communication, accountability and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage high-volume move-in/move-out periods efficiently
Professional, accountable, and proactive leadership style
What You’ll Be Doing
Oversee daily operations to maintain a safe, functional, and student-ready community
Supervise the Maintenance Supervisor and support four Maintenance Technicians
Oversee and support a team of ten Housekeepers to maintain cleanliness standards
Ensure efficient completion of work orders, preventative maintenance, and building upkeep
Lead large-scale unit turnovers during peak move-in and move-out seasons
Maintain compliance with university agreements, housing standards, and safety protocols
Attend and participate in regular meetings with university representatives
Support operational planning and execution for high-volume student housing cycles
Pay & Perks
Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000, based on experience
Performance Incentives: Quarterly bonus opportunities
Pay Schedule: Paid semi-monthly
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, floating holiday, and company-paid holidays
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more
401(k) with Company Match
Insurance Coverage: Begins the 1st of the month after your hire date
Why You’ll Love It Here At RISE, our motto is Love. Serve. Care. — and that includes how we support our student residents and university partners. As Property Manager at UTK, you’ll play a key role in delivering a safe, well-maintained living environment that allows students to focus on their academic success. If you’re a strong operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced student housing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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The onsite team includes a Maintenance Supervisor, four Maintenance Technicians, and ten Housekeepers. The Property Manager will directly oversee the Maintenance Supervisor and the Housekeeping team, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and high standards of performance. This role also requires regular collaboration and meetings with university representatives and campus partners.
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of experience in student housing or multifamily property management
Strong leadership experience overseeing maintenance and housekeeping teams
Operationally focused with knowledge of building systems and multi-story facilities
Comfortable working closely with university leadership and campus partners
Strong organizational, communication, accountability and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage high-volume move-in/move-out periods efficiently
Professional, accountable, and proactive leadership style
What You’ll Be Doing
Oversee daily operations to maintain a safe, functional, and student-ready community
Supervise the Maintenance Supervisor and support four Maintenance Technicians
Oversee and support a team of ten Housekeepers to maintain cleanliness standards
Ensure efficient completion of work orders, preventative maintenance, and building upkeep
Lead large-scale unit turnovers during peak move-in and move-out seasons
Maintain compliance with university agreements, housing standards, and safety protocols
Attend and participate in regular meetings with university representatives
Support operational planning and execution for high-volume student housing cycles
Pay & Perks
Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000, based on experience
Performance Incentives: Quarterly bonus opportunities
Pay Schedule: Paid semi-monthly
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, floating holiday, and company-paid holidays
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more
401(k) with Company Match
Insurance Coverage: Begins the 1st of the month after your hire date
Why You’ll Love It Here At RISE, our motto is Love. Serve. Care. — and that includes how we support our student residents and university partners. As Property Manager at UTK, you’ll play a key role in delivering a safe, well-maintained living environment that allows students to focus on their academic success. If you’re a strong operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced student housing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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