National Operations Specialist

Dayforce

National Operations Specialist providing leadership and direction for student housing properties, managing operational tasks and staff training with 75% travel required.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic direction in property management, with expertise in financial evaluation, team training, and conflict resolution to foster a harmonious community environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial Budget EvaluationConflict ResolutionMarket Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableLeasing ManagementMarketing ManagementFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent PlanningCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Student HousingProperty OperationsResident MediationMarket CompetitionLocal Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide on-site leadership and strategic direction in the event of staff vacancies together with the Regional Manager
Train and manage the site staff including the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, Leasing & Marketing Manager, Maintenance Staff, and Community Assistants
Monitor and regulate Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable, Leasing and Marketing efforts and overall property operation
Organize and accomplish successful resident move-out, property turn, and resident move-in in the event of a Property Manager vacancy while on-site
Evaluate the financial budget and remain within the allotted budget
Evaluate monthly income statements to determine accruals and reclasses
Conduct resident mediation and conflict resolution to provide a harmonious community
Monitor and advise rate and leasing specials based on tour velocity and conversion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred or comparable experience in the student housing space
4+ years’ experience as a Property Manager or equivalent role
Knowledge of the market competition, local businesses, and university
Excellent planning to manage a team
Communication with residents, team members, and senior management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health (PPO or HSA), dental, and vision
Flexible PTO
13 paid holidays
401K – 100% match up to 5%
Annual review and bonus program
Paid parental leave