Director Asset Management

Location: Hybrid / U.S. Based

Experience Level: Director

About the Role

Our client, a national owner and operator of student housing communities backed by a leading private equity sponsor, is building a new centralized asset management organization and is hiring a Director of Asset Management to help lead that effort.

This role sits at the center of portfolio strategy and execution, owning performance across 30–40 assets and serving as a key partner to operations, leadership, and ownership. It’s a strong opportunity for an institutional asset manager who enjoys building, modernizing, and scaling functions—not just maintaining them.

What You’ll Do

• Own asset‑level strategy, business plans, and multi‑year performance objectives
• Drive NOI growth through revenue optimization, expense management, and capital planning
• Re‑underwrite assets from an ownership perspective using market data and operational insights
• Act as a single point of accountability across operations, leasing, marketing, CapEx, ESG, and legal
• Deliver consolidated portfolio reporting and insights to senior leadership and ownership partners
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and capital initiatives
• Conduct regular property visits to assess execution and identify value‑add opportunities
• Leverage data, dashboards, and technology (Power BI, analytics, AI tools) to enhance decision‑making
• Manage and mentor Analyst / Associate support
• Partner closely with a newly hired VP of Asset Management to shape processes, standards, and team structure

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of asset management experience in residential real estate
• Institutional or private equity real estate experience strongly preferred
• Student housing experience a plus, not required
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic skill set
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting / visualization tools
• Comfort using AI or advanced analytics to improve efficiency and insight
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving, build‑and‑transform environment
• Experience supporting budget season and rate‑setting cycles

Why This Role

• Help build an asset management platform from the ground up
• High visibility with senior leadership and ownership
• Large, complex portfolio with meaningful strategic influence
• Organization investing in modern tools, analytics, and institutional rigor

Competitive base + bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid parental leave, and additional wellness and volunteer perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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