At Percy, we're building new ways to connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities at leading companies in the multifamily industry. We're currently seeking a Community Manager to lead operations at a 600+ bed student housing community in the DC metro area.

This is a hands-on site leadership role with real scale and support. You’ll lead an on-site team of approximately seven, own the preventive maintenance and inspection program, and drive occupancy and NOI performance. Delinquency is handled centrally, allowing you to stay focused on operations, team leadership, and the resident experience. This search is confidential, and full details will be shared after an introductory conversation.

If you'd like to be considered, please submit a resume for review.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for a 600+ bed student housing community

• Manage and develop an on-site team across leasing and maintenance, including a dedicated leasing leader

• Own unit inspections, turn readiness, and the preventive maintenance program

• Oversee property financial performance including budget management, variance reporting, and NOI results

• Drive leasing performance and occupancy execution against near-term deadlines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing student housing or a fast-paced conventional community (including lease-ups)

• Proven ability to lead, stabilize, and retain an on-site team through peak leasing and turn periods

• Strong working knowledge of property financials including budgets, variance analysis, and NOI

• Hands-on approach to facilities oversight, inspections, and preventive maintenance execution

• Yardi experience preferred

Perks

• Total compensation range of approximately $110,000 to $120,000 (base plus bonus potential plus the value of a fully compensated on-site apartment), with top-end base of $85,000 and bonus potential up to about 9%

• Fully compensated on-site apartment included as part of the package (approximate annual value of $25,000)

• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate

• Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO

• Work for a nationwide company that can offer growth and stability