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Up Campus Properties, LLC lists this General Manager opportunity in tallahassee, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Up Campus Management is hiring a General Manager to lead Nova Tallahassee, a purpose-built student housing community in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced student housing property manager who excels in leasing, understands campus-driven marketing, and can lead a high-performing onsite team while strengthening the property’s presence in the local market.
As General Manager, you will be instrumental in:
Strengthening Nova Tallahassee’s reputation within the university and surrounding community
Driving leasing and occupancy performance
Overseeing day-to-day property operations and resident experience
Setting and maintaining a strong operational and team culture
Building, developing, and leading a high-performing onsite team
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced student housing environment and enjoys taking ownership of leasing, operations, marketing, and team performance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The General Manager will lead property operations and marketing strategy and serve as the primary ambassador for Nova Tallahassee on campus and within the surrounding community. This position reports to the Regional Manager and works closely with corporate leasing, marketing, and ownership.
The role is accountable for occupancy performance, revenue outcomes, brand execution, operational excellence, resident experience, and onsite team leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Leasing, Sales & Revenue Performance:
Own and execute the leasing strategy to meet occupancy and economic goals
Personally conduct tours and close qualified prospects using phone, text, email, and in-person follow-up
Train and coach the leasing team on Up Campus sales standards, touring practices, and fair housing compliance
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly leasing strategy sessions based on real-time data and market conditions
Monitor competitors and pricing through regular market surveys
Manage pre-leasing, unit assignments, concessions, and leasing goals
Maintain a clean, accurate Entrata dashboard for leads, applications, and pending leases
Marketing, Brand & Community Presence:
Lead ongoing leasing and marketing campaigns aligned with brand standards
Develop and manage the annual marketing plan and budget
Represent the property at campus and community marketing events
Build partnerships with student organizations, Greek life, academic groups, and local businesses
Establish strong relationships within the university community to drive word-of-mouth and social engagement
Team Leadership & Operations:
Recruit, train, and manage onsite staff to ensure consistency, accountability, and high performance
Coach team members toward professional growth while maintaining strong operational standards
Conduct performance reviews and address performance issues when needed
Ensure operational and leasing processes are followed accurately and consistently
Reporting & Administration:
Maintain accurate records through regular audits and system checks
Manage operating and marketing budgets in coordination with corporate leadership
Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting with insights and recommendations to ownership
Requirements
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent student housing experience
3+ years of student housing property management, leasing, or operations experience, including experience leading onsite teams
Knowledge of the Tallahassee student housing market, including competitors, student and academic organizations, Greek life, and local businesses
Experience operating and driving leasing performance within student housing communities
Strong working knowledge of Entrata or similar property management systems
Proven ability to lead teams, drive leasing and occupancy performance, and execute marketing and brand strategy
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Highly organized, data-driven, and results-oriented
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Comfortable being hands-on in leasing, marketing, operations, and team leadership
Comfortable working evenings and occasional weekends during peak leasing and operational periods
Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full-time, exempt role
Typical working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Evenings and occasional weekends may be required during peak leasing and operational periods
Occasional travel may be required
WHY JOIN UP CAMPUS MANAGEMENT
This role offers the opportunity to lead a student housing community in a major university market, develop a high-performing onsite team, and directly influence the property’s leasing performance, resident experience, operations, and long-term success.
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Worksite address
tallahassee, FL, 32318, US
Who can apply
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