Traveling Operational Property Specialist

Asset Living; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm seeks a Traveling Operational Property Specialist to oversee student housing operations in Atlanta. The role involves leasing management, marketing, and ensuring resident satisfaction. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a preference for a bachelor's degree, and experience in the student housing industry. This position requires extensive travel and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in the student housing industry preferred.
• Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of a student housing community.
• Develop and implement marketing plans to achieve occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Leasing

Marketing

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Traveling Operational Property Specialist

Atlanta, GA

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm with a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead byexample, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voiceis heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join AssetLiving, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, anda universal culture of winning.

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in allthat we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey andleadership is a shared responsibility.

Traveling Operational Property Specialist

The Traveling Operational Property Specialist is responsible for overseeing, under the supervision of the Regional Supervisor, the entire operations of a student housing community. The Traveling Operational Property Specialist oversees all aspects of leasing and marketing at the property. The Traveling Operational Property Specialist works closely with the Community Manager and Regional Supervisor to set leasing goals and develop a strategic marketing plan for achieving budgeted occupancy. Traveling Operational Property Specialist is responsible for effectively leading leasing team and accomplishing effective leasing, marketing and positive resident relations. As an onsite leader you will supervise all aspects of the property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset’s policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines and liability concerns.

Strategic Leasing Management

• Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow-up procedures are met, leases are signed/documented, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date
• Audit all lease files to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
• Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
• Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents.
• Develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with business contacts and vendors
• Identify potential Company customers utilizing market and demographic data as well as industry knowledge
• Mentor community team members on leasing and marketing skills and concepts
• Model effective leasing and customer service techniques and communicate expectations to site team members
• Maintain a solid awareness of company and regional performance and make decisions that will have a positive effect on performance.
• Keep abreast of relevant industry topics to incorporate them into planning and decision-making
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the goals of the company and work to enhance its overall image and presence in the market
• Identify marketing needs of specific communities or areas to facilitate the development and implementation of marketing plans to accomplish objectives
• Seek out and utilize available internal and external resources to meet goals and objectives
• Regularly monitor resident satisfaction in person and through follow-up phone calls and utilizing Customer Satisfaction Surveys
• Communicate regularly with Regional Vice President, Regional Supervisors, and Community Managers regarding goals, objectives, and relevant concerns, problems, and solutions
• Monitor and implement all social media and online presence, including all campaigns being used

Marketing Management

• Assist in developing an annual marketing plan and marketing budget
• Implement all marketing efforts and outreach, developing campaigns and assisting with design to generate traffic
• Monitor leasing/renewal progress, focusing on areas needing additional support
• Supervise the planning, preparation, and implementation of all leasing and renewal events as approved by the Community Manager
• Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition as well as market conditions; complete weekly market survey report
• Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and achieve budgeted occupancy
• Assist the Community Manager in using consistent techniques and company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff
• Assist the Community Manager in ensuring staff effectiveness through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks
• Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
• Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures

Administrative Management

• Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff
• Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
• Assist with supervision of all business functions related to operations
• Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically (i.e., obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers, and contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)

Travel

• This position entails travel, estimated at 100% of work time annually. Travel may be required for property visits, conferences, training sessions, or other business-related activities.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred or one year of experience in the student housing industry
• Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.

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