Traveling Operations Specialist

Company: Yugo USA
Job title: Traveling Operations Specialist - Student Housing Property Management
Job Type: Full-Time, Remote with Extensive travel (80-90%)
Schedule: Typically, 11 Days On / 4 Days Off
Reports to: Learning and Development Manager
Base salary: $75,000 + Bonus Eligibility

• 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.

• 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.

• Student housing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading teams through operational transitions, new acquisitions, or management changes.
• Experience with RealPage or comparable property management software.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management capabilities.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated success driving occupancy, leasing performance, and resident satisfaction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while adapting quickly to new environments and challenges.