American Campus Communities

Director – Asset Management

American Campus Communities

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manage business plan execution for assigned assets, including tracking goals, conducting ad-hoc analyses of value-add opportunities, and developing solutions to address challenges or changing market conditions.
  • Prepare and maintain property-level asset management plans covering revenue/expense forecasting, capital planning, market condition analysis, and business plan development in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement NOI growth initiatives, championing value-maximizing strategies and operational improvements across the portfolio.
  • Review financial statements, investment accounting, and lender/joint venture reporting packages to ensure accuracy, proper tax treatment, and compliance with budgets and operating procedures.
  • Lead preparation and review of quarterly investment reports and regular performance reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual), presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to research, recommend, and lead initiatives for expense management efficiencies, revenue enhancement, and capital project execution, including repositioning, renovations, and redevelopment.
  • Participate in acquisition due diligence and disposition activities by providing operational insights, preparing diligence materials, and coordinating with brokers, legal counsel, and capital partners.
  • Conduct regular site visits to portfolio assets to assess operational effectiveness, validate strategy execution, and provide actionable feedback on rent setting, marketing, leasing, and vendor management.
  • Analyze market dynamics, including rent surveys, supply and demand metrics, and economic trends, to inform strategic asset positioning and business plan adjustments.
  • Manage debt and equity financing relationships, including refinancing initiatives, and support equity capital pitches through preparation of analysis and presentation materials.
  • Maintain transparent and strategic communication with joint venture partners, investors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders, adapting strategies to meet evolving objectives and ensuring alignment across teams.
  • Mentor and train Associates and Analysts, as assigned.
  • Carries out supervisor responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Coach, train and develop a team while managing the workflow and prioritization of projects and ensuring on-time execution and completion.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or other relevant area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years’ experience in asset management of residential real estate.
  • Experience with institutional/private equity preferred.
  • Familiarity with the general principles of real estate, including operations and analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management and general accounting.
  • Ability to understand and interpret market trends, third party market reports, and operator market competitor surveys.
  • Familiarity with investment due diligence process along with ability to provide local market leasing assumptions and competitive intelligence.
Benefits
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
  • Paid Paternity Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
  • CoreGiving Volunteer Days
  • Referral Program
  • Charity Matching Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
asset managementfinancial analysisbudgetingcapital planningNOI growth initiativesinvestment accountingmarket condition analysisreal estate operationscash managementdue diligence
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingteam developmentperformance appraisalworkflow managementtraining
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Real Estate