Leasing Consultant

Campus Apartments; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Campus Apartments seeks an enthusiastic Leasing Consultant to support day-to-day property operations, drive leasing activity and maintain high occupancy. You will handle applications, renewals, inquiries and coordinate with management to ensure superb customer service for student housing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), strong computer and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Training and room for growth are offered in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to operate office equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leasing to maintain high occupancy and manage availability.
• Process rental applications and present to General Manager.
• Perform inspections of vacated units and assist with check-out.
• Prepare weekly property performance reports.
• Support advertising/marketing and resident retention programs.
• Provide courteous communication with residents, applicants and vendors.
• Answer phones and perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Word/Excel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Entrata (property management)

Job description

Overview

Enthusiastic, outgoing leasing professional wanted! The Campus team is filled with passionate and enthusiastic people. Since 1958, we have been singularly focused on providing superb housing for college students across the country and our team is the reason for our success and for our ability to grow over the long-term. If you’re someone who loves to have FUN at work, loves to work hard, and thinks outside the box, then we’ve got a place for you on our team! Campus Apartments offers growth opportunities, diversity, stability, job training and a fun-loving family of people. Consider joining our team and changing the way you think about work!

The Leasing Consultant reports to the General Manager. This position is responsible for assisting with the day to day operations of the property to ensure customer satisfaction, fiscal stability and good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leasing in an effort to ensure full lease-up and maintenance of high occupancy levels; includes the mailing of renewal offers, logging of responses and management of property availability
• Assist with ensuring an accurate record of availability that is compatible with the lease renewal report
• Approve, enter and present all rental applications to the General Manager for execution
• Manage property licenses and the renewal process by liaison with legal counsel and the City
• Assist with the check-out process to ensure compliance with final account statement requirements; includes accepting keys for departing residents and performing inspections of vacated units
• Ensure that leases and resident check-ins are accurate and efficient
• Investigate and respond to concerns/complaints from residents in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and fostering good public relations; includes reporting to the General Manager
• Assist in the preparation of weekly reports related to the property’s performance as required
• Assist in the development and implementation of advertising/marketing programs to position the property in the marketplace
• Assist in the development and implementation of resident retention programs
• Maintain courteous communication with residents, applicants, employees and vendors
• Answer telephones as needed
• General administrative duties such as filing and typing

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is preferred
• Ability to operate fax machine, copier, telephone, personal computer, calculator and related office equipment
• Computer skills and math ability; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Entrata is preferred
• Accurate in numerical analysis and transfer of related data; accurate preparation of documents to ensure grammatical and legal correctness
• Knowledge of and adherence to all federal, state and local laws
• Ability to follow through with all necessary paperwork and ensure all deadlines are met
• Demonstrate a positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude at all times
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply logical thinking to practical situations and follow standardized procedures with occasional deviations