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General Manager - Student Housing

General Manager - Student Housing

Location:

Columbia, SC

Category:

Property Management

Type:

Full-Time Salaried

Comp Range:

$85,000 - $100,000

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 high-performing General Manager to lead operations at a 600+ bed student housing community in Columbia, SC.

This is a prime opportunity for a hands-on student housing leader to take the reins of a freshly renovated, fully stabilized flagship asset near a major university. The community is 100% leased, so the focus is on operational excellence, resident experience, renewals/retention, and leading a tight onsite team with strong accountability and communication.

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

Responsibilities

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

  • Lead, coach, and hold accountable an onsite team across leasing, maintenance, and resident services

  • Maintain strong resident satisfaction, renewals, and retention in a stabilized, fully leased environment

  • Manage budgets, reporting, and operational performance while communicating clearly with leadership

  • Ensure the renovated asset is maintained to a flagship standard through strong curb appeal, unit readiness, and service execution

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of student housing property management experience (Community Manager, Property Manager, General Manager, or similar)

  • Proven track record of accountability, execution, and ownership mentality in day-to-day operations

  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional onsite teams

  • Clear, professional communication skills and comfort serving as the onsite face of the asset

  • Ability to commute or relocate to Columbia, SC; valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check

Perks

  • Total compensation range of $93,500 to $110,000 (base salary plus 10% annual bonus potential); top end includes $100,000 base and 10% bonus

  • Opportunity to lead a recently renovated, rebranded, fully leased flagship student housing community

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

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