Assistant Community Manager - Student Housing

University Partners universitypartners.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

The Lofts Full-time Manager Community Marketing

Mid-level Community Marketing role at University Partners. The Lofts · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll help lead and train leasing staff while following company standards and Fair Housing rules
You'll review applications, approve them against rental criteria, and check lease-file accuracy
You'll maintain Entrata records covering traffic, leases, renewals, and work orders
You'll manage the marketing calendar, campus outreach, promotions, advertising, and social media
You'll support resident transitions, events, expenses, and daily operations while covering for the Community Manager

What you bring

You bring one to two years in a related leasing, leadership, or property-management role
You can assess leasing trends, occupancy data, and pricing strategies
You have leadership, sales, negotiation, customer-service, and communication skills
You stay organized, detail-focused, confidential, and effective across competing priorities
You know Microsoft Office and property-management software, with Entrata preferred

Who this fits

You'll suit a student-housing operations role that combines leasing performance, resident service, marketing, and team support. You should be ready for weekends, extended hours, and peak leasing seasons, and to step into the Community Manager role when needed. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

From the employer

About University Partners
University Partners provides best-in-class student housing across the country, focusing on service, community experience, and operational excellence. Our teams create environments where students feel supported, safe, and proud to call home.

Job Purpose
The Assistant Community Manager supports the Community Manager in overseeing daily property operations, leasing performance, and resident services. This role assists with staff supervision, leasing approvals, marketing execution, financial coordination, and operational compliance while preparing to manage the community in the Community Manager’s absence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Community Manager in supervising and training the leasing team to ensure company standards and Fair Housing compliance are met.
Review and approve lease applications in accordance with rental criteria and verify lease file accuracy.
Ensure integrity and accuracy of Entrata data including traffic, leases, renewals, and work orders.
Meet regularly with Community Manager and Market Director to discuss leasing issues and community performance.
Monitor and execute daily lease approvals and renewal updates.
Maintain and oversee the Marketing Calendar including campus outreach, promotions, and advertising initiatives.
Conduct monthly market surveys and recommend pricing adjustments.
Track leasing activity, availability, and support roommate matching efforts.
Suggest marketing recommendations and implement a plan to achieve leasing goals.
Perform administrative duties assigned by the Community Manager
Assist with move-in and move-out coordination including resident communications and operational procedures.
Support planning and execution of community events and promotional initiatives.
Assist with invoice approvals and timely submission of expenses.
Oversee all social media platforms and approve community communications prior to publication.
Provide exceptional customer service to residents, prospects, and vendors.
Support overall property operations and step into the Community Manager role when necessary.

Qualifications

Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Strong sales, negotiation, and customer service skills.
Ability to analyze leasing trends, occupancy data, and pricing strategies.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software (Entrata preferred).
Ability to work weekends, extended hours, and peak leasing seasons as required.
1 - 2 years of related leasing, leadership, or property management experience.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Apply Today

If you are motivated by relationship building, sales performance, and contributing to a high-impact community team, we encourage you to apply and explore career growth opportunities with University Partners.