Bullpen
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Base pay range $250,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr
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Director of Property Management – Student Housing Overview Bullpen is partnering with a fast-growing real estate investment firm to launch a dedicated multifamily/student housing property management platform and is seeking a Director of Property Management to lead the build‑out from the ground up. This is a rare career‑defining opportunity to architect a new operating platform inside a rapidly scaling investment organization. The role offers full autonomy to design systems, hire teams, implement technology, and shape the resident experience strategy for a portfolio that will expand nationally. If you are a multifamily/student housing operations leader who has built or scaled a regional or national platform, this is your chance to create one from scratch.
What You’ll Do Build the Platform
Develop the operational roadmap for a brand‑new student housing property management division
Create scalable SOPs, workflows, KPIs, and organizational structure
Lead selection and implementation of property management software and operational tech stack
Lead the Teams
Recruit, hire, and manage on‑site and regional teams across multiple markets
Build the training, performance, and culture frameworks for a high‑performing organization
Establish best‑in‑class leasing, marketing, resident experience, and maintenance protocols
Drive Operational Excellence
Oversee leasing cycles, pre‑leasing strategy, renewals, and ongoing occupancy management
Manage budgeting, rent collections, vendor partnerships, and CapEx coordination
Ensure compliance, safety, and operational standards across the portfolio
Deliver strong resident satisfaction and retention metrics
Partner With Ownership
Provide strategic insights on acquisitions, operational assumptions, and value‑creation opportunities
Collaborate closely with asset management to drive NOI and long‑term performance
Develop reporting, dashboards, and decision‑making tools for executives
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of multifamily OR student housing property management experience, including leadership over multi‑site or regional portfolios
Demonstrated success launching or scaling a management operation or running a multi‑thousand‑bed portfolio
Deep expertise with multifamily & student housing leasing cycles, digital marketing, turn, and campus engagement
Strong command of PM software (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, etc.)
Entrepreneurial leader who thrives in build‑from‑scratch environments
Excellent communication, team‑building, and operational strategy skills
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
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Base pay range $250,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Bullpen
Director of Property Management – Student Housing Overview Bullpen is partnering with a fast-growing real estate investment firm to launch a dedicated multifamily/student housing property management platform and is seeking a Director of Property Management to lead the build‑out from the ground up. This is a rare career‑defining opportunity to architect a new operating platform inside a rapidly scaling investment organization. The role offers full autonomy to design systems, hire teams, implement technology, and shape the resident experience strategy for a portfolio that will expand nationally. If you are a multifamily/student housing operations leader who has built or scaled a regional or national platform, this is your chance to create one from scratch.
What You’ll Do Build the Platform
Develop the operational roadmap for a brand‑new student housing property management division
Create scalable SOPs, workflows, KPIs, and organizational structure
Lead selection and implementation of property management software and operational tech stack
Lead the Teams
Recruit, hire, and manage on‑site and regional teams across multiple markets
Build the training, performance, and culture frameworks for a high‑performing organization
Establish best‑in‑class leasing, marketing, resident experience, and maintenance protocols
Drive Operational Excellence
Oversee leasing cycles, pre‑leasing strategy, renewals, and ongoing occupancy management
Manage budgeting, rent collections, vendor partnerships, and CapEx coordination
Ensure compliance, safety, and operational standards across the portfolio
Deliver strong resident satisfaction and retention metrics
Partner With Ownership
Provide strategic insights on acquisitions, operational assumptions, and value‑creation opportunities
Collaborate closely with asset management to drive NOI and long‑term performance
Develop reporting, dashboards, and decision‑making tools for executives
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of multifamily OR student housing property management experience, including leadership over multi‑site or regional portfolios
Demonstrated success launching or scaling a management operation or running a multi‑thousand‑bed portfolio
Deep expertise with multifamily & student housing leasing cycles, digital marketing, turn, and campus engagement
Strong command of PM software (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, etc.)
Entrepreneurial leader who thrives in build‑from‑scratch environments
Excellent communication, team‑building, and operational strategy skills
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
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