Lease-Up Specialist — Multifamily & Affordable Housing

Columbia Residential; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Columbia Residential is seeking a Community Lease-Up Specialist to drive leasing efforts for newly constructed or renovated affordable housing communities in the Atlanta area. You will partner with management and marketing to execute leasing strategies and handle all administrative leasing tasks.

The role focuses on leasing, resident relations, and lease administration, including income verification and program compliance. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and local travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of leasing or property management experience.
• Knowledge of affordable housing programs is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective residents and conduct community tours.
• Match prospective residents with available units based on needs and preferences.
• Negotiate lease terms and secure signed leases.
• Build strong relationships with residents and ensure a smooth leasing process from inquiry to move-in.
• Assist with resident screening, income verification, and lease compliance for housing programs.
• Track leasing activity and maintain accurate records of transactions.
• Provide regular leasing activity reports and analyze occupancy trends to meet goals.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Leasing Software (RealPage)

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal Skills

Travel up to 75%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

RealPage

Job description

Columbia Residential is seeking a Community Lease-Up Specialist to drive leasing efforts for newly constructed or renovated affordable housing communities in the Atlanta area. You will partner with management and marketing to execute leasing strategies and handle all administrative leasing tasks.

The role focuses on leasing, resident relations, and lease administration, including income verification and program compliance. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and local travel is required.