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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Direct message the job poster from Bullpen Vice President, Head of Recruiting - Bullpen A dynamic real estate investment firm launching a dedicated student housing property management arm. We are seeking a senior-level
Director of Property Management
to lead this initiative from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to build a vertically integrated management platform within a high-growth investment firm, with full autonomy over team building, operational systems, and resident experience strategy. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute the operational strategy for a newly formed student housing property management division • Recruit, train, and oversee on-site and regional property management teams • Implement technology platforms and SOPs to support scalable, high-performing operations • Oversee lease-ups, renewals, rent collections, maintenance, and vendor relationships across a growing portfolio • Ensure regulatory compliance, strong resident retention, and top-tier service delivery • Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership, contributing to acquisitions, capital planning, and asset performance Qualifications: • 10+ years of property management experience, with significant leadership in
student housing • Proven success in launching or scaling a management platform (or leading a regional portfolio) • Deep understanding of student leasing cycles, marketing, and operations • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build culture and infrastructure from scratch • Experience with property management software and reporting systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) Seniority level
Seniority levelDirector Employment type
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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Direct message the job poster from Bullpen Vice President, Head of Recruiting - Bullpen A dynamic real estate investment firm launching a dedicated student housing property management arm. We are seeking a senior-level
Director of Property Management
to lead this initiative from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to build a vertically integrated management platform within a high-growth investment firm, with full autonomy over team building, operational systems, and resident experience strategy. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute the operational strategy for a newly formed student housing property management division • Recruit, train, and oversee on-site and regional property management teams • Implement technology platforms and SOPs to support scalable, high-performing operations • Oversee lease-ups, renewals, rent collections, maintenance, and vendor relationships across a growing portfolio • Ensure regulatory compliance, strong resident retention, and top-tier service delivery • Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership, contributing to acquisitions, capital planning, and asset performance Qualifications: • 10+ years of property management experience, with significant leadership in
student housing • Proven success in launching or scaling a management platform (or leading a regional portfolio) • Deep understanding of student leasing cycles, marketing, and operations • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build culture and infrastructure from scratch • Experience with property management software and reporting systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) Seniority level
Seniority levelDirector Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionFinance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bullpen by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Property Management” roles. Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Vice President of Acquisitions (relocation to the Dayton/Northern Cincinnati area) Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$180,000.00 4 weeks ago Chicago, IL $200,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Director of Residential Property Management Roselle, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $145,000.00-$180,000.00 4 weeks ago Director, Operations, US Property Management Chicago, IL $190,000.00-$202,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $165,000.00-$175,000.00 1 day ago Head of Real Estate, Private Equity Finance Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $165,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago Homes.com Regional Director, Territory Accounts - Central Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Regional Director of Facilities - (Property Management) Chicago, IL $133,000.00-$139,000.00 5 months ago Senior Manager, Group Development Management, United States Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago Regional Vice President - Affordable Housing Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago Vice President of Housing and Asset Management Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$95,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$230,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$130,000.00 3 days ago Roselle, IL $100,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $123,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago Business Operations Manager - International Locations We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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