
Director of Operations, Student Housing
Tailwind Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mankato • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $126,000 - $185,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide leadership, guidance, and strategy to onsite property teams.
- Drive property and portfolio leasing, operational, and financial performance.
- Train and empower strong leaders in the workforce.
- Monitor and evaluate property performance, addressing challenges effectively.
- Collaborate with finance and senior leadership on budget and strategic initiatives.
- Design and execute strategies to maximize lead generation and lease conversions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, or a related field.
- Seven or more years of progressive experience in student or multi-family housing.
- Three of more years of experience leading regional manager teams and building trust and collaboration between stakeholders.
- Three or more years of experience leading and developing large-scale teams.
- Knowledge of property management standards including Fair Housing Laws, Tenant/Landlord rights, and other real estate principles.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management and financial analysis.
- Experience with Entrata software is preferred.
- Ability to travel 30-50% of the time.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for employees and their families
- Vacation & Sick Leave + 12 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company matching
- On-the-job training and career development
- Paid Parental Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
budget managementfinancial analysisproperty management standardsFair Housing LawsTenant/Landlord rightslead generationlease conversions
Soft Skills
leadershipguidancecollaborationtrust buildingteam developmentstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administrationBachelor’s degree in real estate