SelectLeaders' Client Seeks Roles at Vertically Integrated Student Housing Firm

BISWIRE/May 21, 2026 — SelectLeaders, the leading real estate job network connecting top talent with premier employers, announces they are partnering with a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment and operating firm to launch multiple new opportunities, including a Portfolio Maintenance Manager, Corporate Marketing Manager and Director of Property Operations, all based in Miami, FL.

The firm specializes in the acquisition, repositioning and management of core-plus and value-add income-producing properties with an exclusive focus on the student housing sector. Combining institutional-level investment analysis with hands-on operational execution, the company has built a portfolio spanning major university markets nationwide. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and deep operational expertise, the firm offers a dynamic environment for professionals who want to grow within one of commercial real estate's fastest-moving asset classes.

Portfolio Maintenance Manager

This role is the operational backbone of the firm's physical assets. The Portfolio Maintenance Manager will travel regularly across the portfolio to support on-site teams, oversee all building systems and drive maintenance performance and compliance at every property.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Conducting regular property visits to inspect, support on-site teams and resolve maintenance issues hands-on
  
• Overseeing HVAC, mechanical and life safety systems including split systems, VRV/VRF, boilers, FACP and sprinklers
  
• Managing pool and spa operations across all properties, maintaining chemical balance, equipment and health code compliance
  
• Leading and developing on-site maintenance teams through hiring, mentoring and performance management
  
• Managing vendors and maintenance budgets, negotiating contracts and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  
• Tracking and reporting maintenance KPIs including work order completion, PM rates and unit turnover through Entrata
  
• Implementing and enforcing SOPs and preventive maintenance programs portfolio-wide

This role will be a fit for you if you have 5-10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in multifamily or student housing, hold an EPA 608 Certification and CPO Certification, and are comfortable operating across multiple sites simultaneously. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Interested candidates can apply here: https://www.selectleaders.com/job/293641/portfolio-maintenance-manager/

Corporate Marketing Manager

This is a high-visibility growth role responsible for driving leasing performance, strengthening community engagement and elevating the firm's corporate brand presence across a growing student housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and executing strategic marketing plans and annual budgets for each community in the portfolio
  
• Managing all property-level social media platforms including content creation, scheduling and audience engagement
  
• Overseeing digital advertising campaigns across Meta, Google and emerging platforms with full performance tracking
  
• Executing email and text marketing campaigns aligned with critical leasing milestones
  
• Building partnerships with local businesses, campus organizations and student influencers
  
• Training and mentoring on-site marketing and leasing teams across the portfolio
  
• Managing the corporate website, social media presence and investor-facing marketing materials

This role will be a fit for you if you have at least 3 years of marketing experience in student housing or multifamily real estate, are fluent in Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where campaigns directly move the needle on leasing.

Interested candidates can apply here: https://www.selectleaders.com/job/293758/corporate-marketing-manager/

Director of Property Operations

The Director of Property Operations will oversee the full operational performance of the firm's student housing portfolio, bridging property-level execution with corporate objectives and driving excellence across leasing, maintenance, budgeting and resident services.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Overseeing day-to-day operational performance of the portfolio, ensuring properties meet occupancy, revenue and operational targets
  
• Supervising the Portfolio Manager and Property Management teams, providing guidance on leasing strategy and performance
  
• Monitoring KPIs including occupancy, pre-leasing velocity, rental rates, delinquency, operating expenses and NOI
  
• Leading development and oversight of annual operating budgets and forecasts
  
• Conducting regular site visits to evaluate operational standards, leasing performance and resident experience
  
• Overseeing staffing, hiring, onboarding and development of property management teams
  
• Supporting cross-department collaboration with acquisitions, asset management, accounting and investor relations

This role will be a fit for you if you have 5-7 years of experience in property management or real estate operations overseeing multiple assets, are proficient in Entrata or comparable platforms, and can lead teams with equal parts strategic thinking and operational precision.

Interested candidates can apply here: https://www.selectleaders.com/job/293755/director-of-property-operations/

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