Traveling Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee Community Operations

• Act as the interim operational leader for student housing communities across the country.

• Quickly evaluate property operations, team effectiveness, and business requirements to implement solutions.

• Collaborate closely with Regional Managers and property teams to achieve business goals and operational strategies.

• Ensure communities consistently adhere to Yugo standards for resident experience, asset maintenance, and operational excellence.

• Develop and Guide Teams

• Create, mentor, and cultivate high-performing onsite teams.

• Assist in onboarding, training, and performance development of property staff.

• Provide leadership during transitions and organizational changes.

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountability-driven culture.

• Drive Leasing, Marketing & Resident Experience

• Implement effective leasing and marketing strategies to optimize occupancy and revenue.

• Train teams on Yugo leasing and marketing best practices.

• Monitor resident satisfaction and support successful residence life programs.

• Establish strong relationships with residents, guarantors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

• Manage Financial Performance

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and property business plans.

• Analyze financial performance, prepare variance reports, and implement strategies to enhance revenue.

• Oversee rent collections, account reconciliations, and accounts payable processes.

• Support cash management initiatives that enhance NOI and asset value.

• Protect and Enhance Assets

• Ensure that communities are maintained according to Yugo's operational and brand standards.

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, safety inspections, and compliance requirements.

• Lead annual planning and execution of turnover processes.

• Collaborate with clients and corporate teams on capital improvement initiatives.

• Support Operational Excellence

• Act as a trainer and operational resource to ensure consistency across the portfolio.

• Reinforce Yugo policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Meet critical deadlines and assist teams in achieving operational objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Real Estate, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of property management experience in residential rental housing.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (80-90%) nationwide.

• Valid driver's license and capacity to travel frequently, including extended assignments.

• Experience in student housing is highly preferred.

• Proven experience leading teams through operational transitions, new acquisitions, or management changes.

• Familiarity with RealPage or similar property management software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package! Including health, dental, and vision

• 401k with 4% employer matching

• Three weeks of PTO

• Paid Wellness Time

• 11 paid Holidays

• Minimum one-week paid wellness time

• Paid Parental Leave

• 1 Paid Volunteer Day

• 1 Paid YuDay

• Company-paid STD, LTD, and Life insurance