Overview:
Yugo is the trusted name for student housing, globally. Every day we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. Here at Yugo, we like to do things differently. It's about people, planet, and passion.
We are looking for #Futureshapers who want to positively influence and shape the lives of others. We want the people who make the most of the opportunities theyre given they shape the future for themselves and for others.
We are currently on the lookout for an experienced General Manager to join the team here in Starkville!
Its a big job, but you will be part of a team of awesome Yugoers across the globe, who will support you to ensure we are consistent in the service we provide to our students.
Does this sound like you?
- You are passionate about ensuring students live their best life
- You are Bold, you are not afraid to challenge boundaries and try new things
- You are True, you are a force for good, you act responsibly towards others and the planet. You are sustainability minded and want to help better the future.
- You are Real, you take pride in what you do, and you own it
- You are Open, you are open-minded, open hearted and open to new ideas
Heres some of what we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision.
- Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance
- 401k + employer matching up to 4%
- Three weeks of PTO
- Paid wellness time
- 11 paid Holidays
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Regional Property Manager here is a snapshot of what you will do:
- Supervise entire property staff to ensure all duties are being completed effectively and in a timely manner.
- Take full responsibility of the budget and P&L, and the financial performance of the student space
- Enforce all policies and procedures. Maintain compliance by ensuring all property records (leases, addenda, reports, etc.) are kept in accordance with all legal requirements and company policies and practices.
- Youll cross all the Ts and dot the Is, to and ensure you are managing costs and maximizing profit for the property
- Complete regular review of financial statements and reports on the status of the properties. Reports to review include weekly leasing, monthly operating, rent roll, delinquency, budget comparison, occupancy, and monthly billing reconciliations. Review and analyze monthly operating reports with the idea of increasing income and reducing costs.
- Identify and implement opportunities for increasing revenue potential, including proposing and justifying capital improvements to enhance the assets value, optimize return on investment, and promote long-term financial growth for the community.
- In conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor, oversee the maintenance and safety of the property. Work with the maintenance supervisor to conduct on-site safety meetings to discuss relevant policies and procedures and other relevant safety topics. Ensures safety logs are maintained.
- Follow up on all sales opportunities and ensure the student space is at capacity
- Drive sales and marketing activities to ensure the student space is full and all marketing channels have been utilized to their full potential
- Manage the good and turn around the not so good - meaning you will handle complaints and offer excellent student experiences to your students
- Use your advanced knowledge of safety, security, compliance and building management to ensure core operating procedures are adhered to, followed up on and we are providing a safe secure home to our students
- Maintain and develop relationships with key players at the local universities, as well as internal and external suppliers again here is that winning personality!
- Be a smooth operator and ensure the smooth running of the operational calendar and student lifecycle from arrival, departure, and summer turn around
- Perform other duties as assigned and as necessary!
This position is eligible for a housing discount equivalent to a standard 1 bed x 1 bath unit at this Yugo property, pending unit availability on site. This position is paid annually at a pay rate of $80,000 - $95,000 / year.
Qualifications:
Sound good so far? Heres what youll need:
- Relevant experience running a property, even better at a university/college
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships
- Experience within a fast paced, target driven environment with strong focus on sales and marketing
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
- Be proficient in working with technology and adaptable to online systems.
- Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training
In our quest to change the world and inspire the change-makers of tomorrow, we have a set of super-powers. Were harnessing the power of our international presence, our passionate team, our pioneering spirit, our signature experiences, and our commitment to a truly diverse and inclusive workforce where every amazing employee feels valued and empowered. Having almost tangible advantages to ensure we are fully equipped to transform students lives for the better.
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