SelectLeaders
Student Housing
NationalOperationsSpecialist(StudentHousing)
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“National Operations Specialist (Student Housing) at SelectLeaders. Skills: Operations management, Team leadership, Resident relations. Provide interim on-site leadership. Provide strategic direction”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase occupancy; Increase revenue; Maintain fiscal accountability; Maintain positive community culture; Maintain retention
Industry & Context.
75% travel, On-site leadership
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years' experience as a Property Manager or equivalent role, Live within 1 hour of a major airport
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree preferred or comparable experience
What You'll Do.
Provide interim on-site leadership
Provide strategic direction
Oversee property operations
Step into Property Manager responsibilities
Assist with resident move-out
Assist with property turn
Assist with move-in cycles
Analyze financial statements
Maintain fiscal accountability
Advise on concessions
Advise on leasing tactics
Facilitate resident mediation
Facilitate conflict resolution
Maintain positive community culture
Gain exposure to operational models
Expand business perspective
Expand leadership experience
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Alongside Regional Managers; With site teams
Communication Scope
Communication with residents; Communication with team members; Communication with senior management
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Description Our SelectLeaders client is looking for a National Operations Specialist (NOS) to join our team to provide on-site leadership and strategic direction across our portfolio of properties. The National Operations Specialist will be on-site at our properties in the event of a staff vacancy or additional training needs and will help accomplish the daily operations and sales and marketing plans for the property. A background in Student Housing, property management, or marketing and leasing is imperative to the success of this position. You will report to the Director, Training & Support. This position is remote with 75% travel. The salary range is $65K to $75K, plus an annual bonus. ## Responsibilities Provide interim on-site leadership and strategic direction alongside Regional Managers during staffing transitions, ensuring operational continuity and performance stability Lead, coach, and develop site teams including Property Managers, Assistant Managers, Leasing & Marketing Managers, Maintenance, and Community Assistants Oversee full property operations including leasing performance, marketing execution, financial management, and resident experience to increase occupancy and revenue goals Step into Property Manager responsibilities when needed, assisting with resident move-out, property turn, and move-in cycles Analyze budgets and monthly financial statements to identify variances, accruals, and reclasses while maintaining fiscal accountability Partner with revenue strategy by advising on pricing, concessions, and leasing tactics based on traffic, velocity, and conversion trends Facilitate resident mediation and conflict resolution to maintain positive community culture and retention Gain exposure to diverse operational models by traveling across 30+ markets nationwide, expanding business perspective and leadership experience ## Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred or comparable experience in the student housing space 3+ years' experience as a Prope
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