Traveling Operations Leader - Student Housing

campusadv; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401k matching

3 weeks PTO

Wellness time

Holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer day

YuDay

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Yugo USA seeks a Traveling Operations Specialist to oversee student housing communities nationwide with extensive travel. You will lead operations, coach onsite teams, and implement leasing and marketing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.

The role emphasizes financial acumen, budget oversight, and operational excellence, while maintaining resident satisfaction and asset standards. Expect extensive travel and a dynamic, leadership-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of property management experience in residential rental housing.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (80–90%) nationwide.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently, including extended assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the interim operational leader at student housing communities nationwide.
• Quickly assess property operations, team performance, and business needs to implement solutions.
• Partner closely with Regional Managers and property teams to execute business objectives and operational strategies.
• Ensure communities consistently meet Yugo standards for resident experience, asset maintenance, and operational excellence.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing onsite teams.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance development of property staff.
• Provide leadership during transitions and periods of organizational change.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountability-driven culture.
• Execute effective leasing and marketing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Train teams on Yugo leasing and marketing best practices.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and support successful residence life programming.
• Build strong relationships with residents, guarantors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee annual operating budgets and property business plans.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare variance reports, and implement revenue-enhancement strategies.
• Oversee rent collections, account reconciliations, and accounts payable processes.
• Support cash management initiatives that drive NOI and asset value.
• Ensure communities are maintained to Yugo's operational and brand standards.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, safety inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Lead annual turn planning and execution.
• Collaborate with clients and corporate teams on capital improvement projects.
• Serve as a trainer and operational resource to ensure consistency across the portfolio.
• Reinforce Yugo policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Meet critical deadlines and support teams in achieving operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organization

Project management

Financial acumen

Occupancy

Resident satisfaction

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

RealPage

Job description

Yugo USA seeks a Traveling Operations Specialist to oversee student housing communities nationwide with extensive travel. You will lead operations, coach onsite teams, and implement leasing and marketing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.

The role emphasizes financial acumen, budget oversight, and operational excellence, while maintaining resident satisfaction and asset standards. Expect extensive travel and a dynamic, leadership-driven environment.