Student Ambassador

Yugo; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + 4% employer matching

Wellness time

Paid Volunteer Day

Paid YuDay

Job summary

Yugo is hiring a Student Ambassador in Champaign, IL, to manage apartment rentals and oversee leasing activities. Responsibilities include greeting clients, processing lease paperwork, and ensuring positive resident relations. Candidates should have relevant administrative experience and strong customer service skills. The role offers a pay rate of $15 per hour along with commission opportunities and benefits such as 401k matching and wellness time. Flexible scheduling is required as it includes working 20-25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Relative experience in an administrative role is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills for effective engagement.
• Proactive with strong problem-solving initiative and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective clients and conduct property tours.
• Complete applications and handle lease paperwork for move-ins.
• Assist with lease renewals and support marketing efforts.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies.
• Manage service requests and maintain accurate commission records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Cultural diversity awareness

Job description

Overview

Yugo is the trusted name for student housing, globally! Every day we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. Here at Yugo, it's about people, planet, and passion and we are looking for #Futureshapers who want to positively influence and shape the lives of others!

Location

US-IL-Champaign

Position Overview

We’re currently hiring for a Student Ambassador to join the team in Champaign, IL. As the Student Ambassador, you will be a key player in our apartment community, reporting to the General Manager. You will handle all aspects of leasing and marketing while ensuring positive resident relations. Your role includes managing apartment rentals, overseeing move-ins and lease renewals, generating and handling leads, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and completing move-in procedures according to company policies.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $15 per hour


• Lease and renewal commission opportunity


• 401k + 4% employer matching


• Wellness time as required by the state


• 1 Paid Volunteer Day


• 1 Paid YuDay

Qualifications

• Relative experience in an administrative role


• Great customer service and communication skills, being able to effectively engage with people at all levels (orally and in writing)


• Ability to be proactive with strong problem-solving skills and initiative


• Highly organized individual with the ability to take on multiple tasks regularly


• Intermediate skills in using MS Office and online systems/databases


• Resilience and adaptability, as well as a great cultural diversity awareness


• Ability to maintain open communication with General Manager and Maintenance Supervisor


• Be available to work 20-25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective clients, conduct property tours, use product knowledge to showcase features and benefits.


• Complete applications, secure deposits, process lease paperwork for move-ins and move-outs.


• Handle phone calls and in-person inquiries, maintain guest cards and follow up with prospects.


• Prepare and submit applications for approval, ensure readiness of apartments for move-in, orient new residents.


• Assist with lease renewals, accept rental payments, support marketing and sales efforts.


• Support marketing and sales initiatives, maintain up-to-date market information, participate in weekly leasing activity meetings.


• Update reports, monitor market conditions, provide insights for community improvements.


• Manage service requests, plan resident functions, maintain accurate commission records.


• Participate in outreach marketing, maintain community appearance, enforce policies and procedures.


• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies, contribute to a positive team environment.


• Ensure office and model apartments are clean and open on schedule, communicate policy changes, support the community team.


• Maintain flexibility with work schedule, including evenings and weekends, perform additional tasks as needed.


• And so much more.

Compensation

USD $15.00/Hr. (Min) USD $15.00/Hr. (Max)