Rita Khan

About Rita Khan

I’m a portfolio-level operations leader with 10+ years of experience across multifamily, student housing, and community association management. Most recently, I supported the day-to-day performance of a residential portfolio with a focus on operational efficiency, team leadership, resident experience, and property-level compliance. I partner closely with site teams and leadership to streamline workflows, strengthen execution, and drive consistent results across properties.My background also includes leadership in legal marketing and higher education, which shaped the way I communicate, build scalable systems, and support teams through change. I earned a Doctor of Business Administration focused on workforce retention in the property management industry, and I bring a practical, people-first approach to improving performance without losing sight of the realities on the ground.I’m the author of Mastering Community Association Management, a hands-on guide for board members, managers, and homeowners navigating HOA and condominium operations. The book blends real-world examples and practical strategies to help communities run smoothly and make better decisions.I’m most energized by roles where I can align strategy with execution, coach leaders, and improve the systems that support strong teams and long-term performance.

Experience

1. Operations Director - Higher Education

   Corvias

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• EdR University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Collegiate Housing Management

  2015 — 2015

• Education Realty Trust University

  Associate's degree, Leasing

  2013 — 2013

• Cass Technical High School

  Communication, General

  2003 — 2005

• Detroit Northern High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2005 — 2007

• Walden University

  Doctorate of Business Administration, Leadership

• Baker College Center for Graduate Studies

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Intelligence

  2013 — 2014

• EdR University

  Master’s Degree, Collegiate Housing Management

  2015 — 2015

• University of Michigan

  BA, American Culture

  2007 — 2011

• New York Institute of Art and Design

  Graphic Design Certificate

• EdR University

  Doctor of Collegiate Housing Management

  2015 — 2015

• University of Michigan-Flint

  Certificate, Paralegal Studies

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Referrals
• Public Relations
• Email Marketing
• Leases
• Google Docs
• Real Estate Transactions
• Advertising
• Spreadsheets
• Google Analytics
• Apple Macintosh
• Facebook
• Excel
• Notary Public
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Windows Mobile
• Html
• Windows 7
• Android
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Management
• Os X
• Mac Os X
• Google Apps
• Spss
• Wordpress
• Customer Service
• Listings
• Equator
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Crm
• Hootsuite