General Manager - Student Housing

General Manager - Student Housing at Percy General Manager - Student Housing at Percy in Des Moines, Iowa Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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 student housing community in Des Moines, IA. This is the top operating seat at a university-partnered, purpose-built student community with a strong on-site team already in place. The right leader will bring a marketing-forward mindset, strong social media instincts, and the ability to own occupancy, pre-lease performance, and full property financials, especially heading into the summer Turn cycle. If you'd like to be considered, please submit a resume for review. Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations for a 400+ bed student housing community, including resident experience, leasing performance, and service standards Own the full P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting to drive NOI and expense control Lead and develop an established on-site team across leasing, maintenance, and community operations Drive pre-lease strategy and occupancy performance through hands-on marketing execution, including social media and campus-market outreach Plan and execute the summer Turn cycle, coordinating timelines, vendors, and internal teams to deliver on deadlines and quality Qualifications 3+ years of property-level leasing and marketing experience with measurable performance results Student housing leadership experience strongly preferred; strong conventional multifamily leaders in college markets will be considered Demonstrated strength using social media as a core leasing channel, not just a delegated task Proven ability to manage financial performance, including budgets, reporting, and expense control Confident, outgoing leadership style with the ability to set direction quickly and motivate teams Perks Earn up to $70,000 (base salary plus bonus potential), tied to occupancy and pre-lease performance Opportunity to lead a flagship, university-partnered student housing asset with full operational ownership Established on-site team in place, including dedicated leasing leadership Work for a nationwide company that can offer growth and stability Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO