SelectLeaders

Student Housing

NationalOperationsSpecialist(StudentHousing)

$65–75k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Student Housing
Eligibility Requirements

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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