Leasing Specialist: Drive Occupancy & Resident Success

University Partners; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners in Georgia, Athens seeks a Leasing Consultant to interface with prospective residents, handle day-to-day issues with current residents, and coordinate lease renewals. The role involves marketing, screening, lease administration, and ensuring move-in readiness.

Candidates should bring sales, leasing, and customer service experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Sales, leasing, marketing, and customer service experience.
• Ability to follow Fair Housing Standards.
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Able to read and understand lease documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, prospects, and visitors to the community.
• Effectively lease apartments in accordance with occupancy goals.
• Follow Fair Housing Standards in all dealings with prospects and residents.
• Conduct outside marketing under the direction of the Assistant Manager and the Community Manager.
• Conduct the application review for each lease including credit and income verifications and background checks.
• Complete lease paperwork and files for each resident to include the lease, all addendums and other proper documentation and signatures.
• Ensure the condition of leased apartments prior to move-in, including a final inspection.
• Follow up with residents throughout their lease terms, promote the annual renewal campaign for the community, manage lease renewals and complete lease documents.
• Complete all tasks necessary to successfully operate the leasing office.

Skills

Sales experience

Leasing experience

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading lease docs

Basic math

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Job description

University Partners in Georgia, Athens seeks a Leasing Consultant to interface with prospective residents, handle day-to-day issues with current residents, and coordinate lease renewals. The role involves marketing, screening, lease administration, and ensuring move-in readiness.

Candidates should bring sales, leasing, and customer service experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a competitive market.