<div class="content-intro"><p>At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.</p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role Overview</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">As the Executive Assistant to the President of Operations, you’ll act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner—protecting executive focus, anticipating needs, and driving timely action across high-priority operational initiatives and stakeholders. You’ll serve as a central connector across teams, ensuring an efficient flow of information, follow-through on commitments, and seamless execution of the President’s day-to-day and long-range priorities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;" data-contrast="none">This is an in-office position (Atlanta, GA), and expectation is that the individual will be in office full-time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="none">Executive Partnership & Representation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison for the President, maintaining strict confidentiality </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Anticipate needs, identify risks, and proactively surface solutions before issues arise</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Represent the President’s tone, leadership style, and company culture consistently </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Hold leaders and stakeholders accountable for deadlines, deliverables, and follow-through</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="none">Calendar, Travel & Priority Management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Strategically manage the President’s calendar to balance priorities and protect focus time</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Coordinate complex travel arrangements with proactive issue resolution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Triage incoming requests, make independent judgment calls, and protect executive bandwidth</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="none">Communication, Briefings & Follow-Through</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Draft, edit, and manage correspondence and communications on behalf of the President </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Prepare agendas and briefing materials by gathering relevant context and insights</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Connect the right stakeholders at the right time to accelerate decisions and reduce friction</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="fon