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Regional Property Manager jobs on OPT require employers comfortable with F-1 work authorization, since the role demands immediate, full-time commitment across multiple sites. Your STEM OPT extension isn't available here, property management sits outside STEM-designated fields, so your 12-month OPT timeline shapes every application and negotiation.
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Be excited to come to work and join our TOP 10 company to be our new Assistant Regional Property Manager in Baton Rouge Louisiana!
Experience is required to be considered.
This role requires a credit evaluation upon being offered the role.
Monarch Management owns and operates over 70,000 apartments across the US. What makes us different than other companies is that we VALUE YOU, our people. From day 1 you get support at all levels to answer your questions and help you achieve your career goals. A great team and company is made up by amazing people like you who work together toward a goal—Let us appreciate and value you, let's start today!
PAY:
$80,000-$90,000 Depending on Experience
SCHEDULE:
M-F 8-5pm with no weekends
A little about Monarch in Baton Rouge:
Our Baton Rouge region consists of 6 multifamily communities ranging from mid 100 to 300 apartment homes. We support our properties by providing them with a local Regional and Assistant Regional. Each community consists of an operations office staff as well as maintenance team!
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Executes monthly Move In and Renewal file audits
- Walks campuses and units regularly, continually monitoring the sites for curb appeal, signage, project statuses, opportunities for improvement, etc.
- Conducts or otherwise ensures all physical property inspections are performed, including critical and curb appeal
- Coordinates or otherwise ensures all site team meetings are occurring as needed
- Coordinates or otherwise ensures coordination of all needed on-site employee training and certification
- Partners with and guides individual Property Managers on key duties, including but not limited to:
- Capturing tenant renewals at the highest rates possible
- Leasing properties at or above market occupancy and rent levels per owner guidelines
- Ensuring each site’s marketing is current, accurate, relevant, legal, and at its greatest effect
- Ensuring all income is collected and Bad Debt followed up on in accordance with MIMG policy
- Ensuring full site team adherence to all Monarch policies and best practices, including all standard documents and forms (timecards, leases, License to Occupy, etc.)
- Supports and partners with the Regional Manager in overseeing and managing the portfolio as directed, including but not limited to:
- Making strategic changes to increase income, decrease expenses, and grow net operating income
- Completing thorough reviews of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Responding to resident complaints directly related to or against Property Managers and/or any complaint that might have legal exposure
- Reinforces company values in all property operations
- Consistent and sustained adherence to Monarch Professional Behavioral Standards
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, equivalent or related
- 4+ years’ experience in Multi-Family Housing
- 1+ year experience managing multiple sites
- Intermediate technical proficiency, demonstrating understanding and application of knowledge in:
- The financial aspects of running a portfolio, including budgeting (can interpret, make assumptions, and be part of property budget creation)
- Industry software, showing excellent computer skills (Yardi preferred)
- Local, state, and federal resident/property management laws/guidelines
- Fair housing and all legal requirements for leasing and marketing property/units
- Local market forces (competitive properties, general knowledge within the region)
- Maintenance process and responsibilities (managing capital needs, bids, and execution; property specific preventative maintenance plans; basic rehab projects)
- Actively demonstrates the ability to:
- Lead diverse teams to success through a strong, positive, motivational leadership style
- Manage competing priorities without sacrificing consistent service
- Resolve conflict, problem-solve, and make decisions in an effective, respectful, timely, and goal oriented manner
- Simultaneously maintain a strong sense of urgency and meticulous attention to detail
- Express self and ideas clearly and concisely, regardless of communication method
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay between $80,000-90,000 a year plus bonuses and annual increases
- Paid time off (80hrs your first year, 120hrs after 2 years and 150hrs after 5 years!)
- Holiday paid time off including your birthday or work anniversary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K annual match of 3%
- Housing discounts (20% rent discount at ANY community after 30 days of employment)
- Long term employee benefits that reward a bonus or 3 week paid vacation option!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Friendly Employer
KEYWORDS:
Property management jobs
Regional Property Manager
Multifamily property management
Apartment management careers
Rental property management
Real estate management jobs
Yardi property management
INTRODUCTION
Be excited to come to work and join our TOP 10 company to be our new Assistant Regional Property Manager in Baton Rouge Louisiana!
Experience is required to be considered.
This role requires a credit evaluation upon being offered the role.
Monarch Management owns and operates over 70,000 apartments across the US. What makes us different than other companies is that we VALUE YOU, our people. From day 1 you get support at all levels to answer your questions and help you achieve your career goals. A great team and company is made up by amazing people like you who work together toward a goal—Let us appreciate and value you, let's start today!
PAY:
$80,000-$90,000 Depending on Experience
SCHEDULE:
M-F 8-5pm with no weekends
A little about Monarch in Baton Rouge:
Our Baton Rouge region consists of 6 multifamily communities ranging from mid 100 to 300 apartment homes. We support our properties by providing them with a local Regional and Assistant Regional. Each community consists of an operations office staff as well as maintenance team!
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Executes monthly Move In and Renewal file audits
- Walks campuses and units regularly, continually monitoring the sites for curb appeal, signage, project statuses, opportunities for improvement, etc.
- Conducts or otherwise ensures all physical property inspections are performed, including critical and curb appeal
- Coordinates or otherwise ensures all site team meetings are occurring as needed
- Coordinates or otherwise ensures coordination of all needed on-site employee training and certification
- Partners with and guides individual Property Managers on key duties, including but not limited to:
- Capturing tenant renewals at the highest rates possible
- Leasing properties at or above market occupancy and rent levels per owner guidelines
- Ensuring each site’s marketing is current, accurate, relevant, legal, and at its greatest effect
- Ensuring all income is collected and Bad Debt followed up on in accordance with MIMG policy
- Ensuring full site team adherence to all Monarch policies and best practices, including all standard documents and forms (timecards, leases, License to Occupy, etc.)
- Supports and partners with the Regional Manager in overseeing and managing the portfolio as directed, including but not limited to:
- Making strategic changes to increase income, decrease expenses, and grow net operating income
- Completing thorough reviews of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Responding to resident complaints directly related to or against Property Managers and/or any complaint that might have legal exposure
- Reinforces company values in all property operations
- Consistent and sustained adherence to Monarch Professional Behavioral Standards
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, equivalent or related
- 4+ years’ experience in Multi-Family Housing
- 1+ year experience managing multiple sites
- Intermediate technical proficiency, demonstrating understanding and application of knowledge in:
- The financial aspects of running a portfolio, including budgeting (can interpret, make assumptions, and be part of property budget creation)
- Industry software, showing excellent computer skills (Yardi preferred)
- Local, state, and federal resident/property management laws/guidelines
- Fair housing and all legal requirements for leasing and marketing property/units
- Local market forces (competitive properties, general knowledge within the region)
- Maintenance process and responsibilities (managing capital needs, bids, and execution; property specific preventative maintenance plans; basic rehab projects)
- Actively demonstrates the ability to:
- Lead diverse teams to success through a strong, positive, motivational leadership style
- Manage competing priorities without sacrificing consistent service
- Resolve conflict, problem-solve, and make decisions in an effective, respectful, timely, and goal oriented manner
- Simultaneously maintain a strong sense of urgency and meticulous attention to detail
- Express self and ideas clearly and concisely, regardless of communication method
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay between $80,000-90,000 a year plus bonuses and annual increases
- Paid time off (80hrs your first year, 120hrs after 2 years and 150hrs after 5 years!)
- Holiday paid time off including your birthday or work anniversary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K annual match of 3%
- Housing discounts (20% rent discount at ANY community after 30 days of employment)
- Long term employee benefits that reward a bonus or 3 week paid vacation option!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Friendly Employer
KEYWORDS:
Property management jobs
Regional Property Manager
Multifamily property management
Apartment management careers
Rental property management
Real estate management jobs
Yardi property management
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Regional Property Manager
Target multi-site management companies first
Large property management firms overseeing dozens of communities have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller landlords often lack the infrastructure to verify EAD cards and stay current on F-1 employment rules.
Lead with your EAD, not your visa status
Frame yourself as already authorized to work. When reaching out to employers, say you hold a valid Employment Authorization Document rather than opening with F-1 or OPT. Employers respond better to authorization than to immigration category names.
Time your applications around your OPT start date
Regional Property Manager roles often involve 30-to-60-day hiring timelines. Apply early enough that your EAD is active by the expected start date. Employers can't legally begin your employment before your authorized start date appears on your card.
Quantify your portfolio management experience clearly
Employers screening OPT candidates need extra confidence in your capabilities. List the number of units, properties, and teams you've managed. Concrete numbers reduce perceived risk and show hiring managers you can handle regional-scale responsibilities from day one.
Identify companies with existing OPT hires in your field
Real estate and property management companies that have previously hired OPT students understand EAD timelines, I-9 requirements, and authorization renewals. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers already comfortable with F-1 work authorization in property management roles.
Prepare a one-page OPT explainer for skeptical hiring managers
Many regional property management employers have never hired an OPT student. A concise document covering your authorization period, renewal timeline, and USCIS verification steps removes hesitation and positions you as organized and proactive about compliance responsibilities.
Regional Property Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Regional Property Manager on OPT?
Yes, if your degree field relates to the role. Regional Property Manager positions typically align with degrees in real estate, business administration, finance, or hospitality management. Your employment must be directly related to your degree program, and you must be working at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid OPT status throughout your authorization period.
Does Regional Property Manager qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Property management is not classified under a STEM-designated degree program, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for this role. You'll be limited to the standard 12-month OPT period. This makes your application timeline and any H-1B visa sponsorship conversation with employers especially important to plan early in your job search.
How do I find Regional Property Manager employers who sponsor OPT?
Browse Migrate Mate, which lists Regional Property Manager roles from employers already open to F-1 OPT candidates. Large real estate investment trusts, multi-family housing operators, and national property management companies are the most likely to have experience hiring on EAD. Targeting employers with 500 or more managed units typically correlates with greater HR familiarity with work authorization documents.
What documents do I need to provide an employer when starting a Regional Property Manager job on OPT?
You'll complete Form I-9 on your first day of employment. For List A documents, your EAD card alone satisfies both identity and work authorization requirements. Bring the original card, not a copy. Some employers may also request your passport and F-1 visa stamp for their records, though only the EAD is legally required under I-9 rules for OPT employees.
Can I manage properties across multiple states while on OPT?
Yes, but your employer of record must be a single entity. Regional Property Manager roles often span multiple states, which is fine under OPT rules as long as one employer is sponsoring your EAD and the work remains consistent with your authorized employment. If you're classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee, that arrangement does not satisfy OPT employment requirements.