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VP of Operations - Student Housing

Percy
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2025

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 Director of Operations to build out of the property operations function for a student housing operator. If all goes well, the right candidate will be on the fast track to VP.


This is a prime opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to build an in-house operations platform, set the organizational playbook, and scale a high-performing team. You will drive portfolio performance across multiple markets, partner on acquisitions and CapEx, and have a clear path to VP of Operations. The platform is known for design-forward product and strong brand marketing, and you will have the autonomy and support to shape long-term growth.

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


Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day operations for a 15 property student housing portfolio in 8 markets
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3 regional managers
  • Build and implement the operating playbook, SOPs, and an employee handbook
  • Partner on acquisitions, integrations, lease-ups, and value-add or CapEx planning
  • Manage portfolio financials including budgets, NOI, P&L, performance dashboards


Qualifications

  • 5 years of senior student housing leadership experience at a Regional or higher
  • Proven track record building out operations and standing up processes from scratch
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, NOI, and reporting
  • Experience with acquisitions, transitions, CapEx planning, and lease-up strategies
  • Willing and able to travel to each site once per quarter, based in or relocating to Austin


Perks

  • Earn total compensation of up to $180k account for base salary plus bonuses
  • Clear path to VP as the organization brings management in-house and scales
  • Relocation assistance to Austin with a flexible move timeline
  • Opportunity to define the operating playbook for a high-growth, student housing platform
  • Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO


We look forward to reviewing your application!

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000

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