Leasing Manager

Yugo; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k match

PTO

Wellness time

11 paid holidays

YuDay

Life insurance

Job summary

Yugo USA is seeking a Leasing Manager for on-site operations at State College, PA. You will lead the leasing team, conduct tours, qualify applicants, and manage the leasing process to sustain high occupancy and resident satisfaction.

This full-time, hourly role requires a strong customer service mindset, a background in residential leasing, and experience with rental software. You will train staff, coordinate move-ins, and ensure compliance with housing regulations while promoting a welcoming

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; in lieu of degree, equivalent experience in residential properties or rental operations accepted.
• Minimum of one year of leasing/rental operations experience preferred.
• Experience at a university/college property is a plus.
• Entrata experience or other rental software experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to handle challenging situations.
• Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all leasing activities, including tours, inquiries, applicant qualification, and lease processing.
• Maintain occupancy goals and ensure timely renewals.
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, and documentation accuracy.
• Lead leasing staff, mentor team members, and promote best practices.
• Prepare weekly leasing, occupancy, and activity reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Leasing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Entrata

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Company: Yugo USA
Community: Echelon State College
Location: On-site / State College, PA
Position Title: Leasing Manager
Position Type: Full-time / Hourly / Non-exempt
Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Yugo is a global leader in student housing dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences for students around the world. With a presence spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities, Yugo combines innovation, community, and purpose to redefine student living. In the U.S., Yugo operates nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states, delivering vibrant communities designed to support student success both personally and professionally. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike.

As the Leasing Manager with Yugo, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and enhancing the student living experience. By leveraging your expertise for leasing, you will lead the effort at the property, training and overseeing the leasing staff and directing all parts of the leasing efforts. You will play an integral part in welcoming new tenants, maintaining high occupancy and ensuring overall resident satisfaction and retention.

Reporting to the Property Manager, here's what you'll be doing:

Oversee all phases of leasing, resident retention, and lease renewal activities to support occupancy goals.

Conduct property tours, respond to prospect inquiries, and qualify applicants in accordance with company standards.

Review and process rental applications, lease agreements, move-ins, move-outs, and renewal documentation accurately and timely.

Coordinate and conduct move-in orientations to ensure a smooth and welcoming resident experience.

Maintain accurate leasing records, reports, resident files, and daily activity tracking.

Lead marketing and outreach initiatives to increase community visibility, traffic, and leasing performance.

Monitor local market trends, competitor pricing, and resident feedback to support leasing and retention strategies.

Ensure compliance with Fair Housing regulations, company policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Build positive relationships with current and prospective residents through professional and responsive customer service.

Coordinate resident events and engagement activities to enhance community satisfaction and retention.

Perform routine inspections of units, model apartments, and community spaces to ensure cleanliness, curb appeal, and company standards are maintained.

Collaborate with the maintenance team to coordinate and follow up on resident service requests and unit readiness.

Lead, coach, and support leasing team members while promoting best practices in leasing, communication, and customer service.

Prepare and participate in weekly leasing, occupancy, and activity reporting.

Ensure the leasing office, model units, and common areas remain organized, professional, and tour-ready at all times.

Performs other duties as necessary

Sound good so far? Here's what you'll need to thrive in this position:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent experience in residential properties, rental operations, or related business operations is required.

Minimum of one year of experience, preferably in residential properties, rental operations, or related business operations required.

Relevant experience working at a property, even better at a university/college

Entrata experience, or relevant rental software experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships

Strong customer service skills, ability to manage difficult or emotional customer and staff situations, responds promptly to customer needs and quickly responds to resident requests

Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision
• 401k + 4% employer matching
• Three weeks of PTO
• Paid Wellness Time
• 11 paid Holidays
• Minimum one-week paid wellness time
• 1 Paid YuDay
• Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance

At Yugo, we believe in creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered to do their best work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.