Student Housing Leasing Consultant — Tours, Closings & Service

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate is seeking a Leasing Consultant at one of our Student Housing communities in State College, PA. You will engage prospects, present tours, and guide applicants through the leasing process, ensuring a smooth experience from first contact to move‑in.

In this full‑time role, you’ll manage inquiries, maintain lead data, and support community marketing efforts while delivering exceptional resident service and coordinating with the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain state/local licenses as required.
• Leasing or sales experience preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and quick learning of new systems.
• Familiarity with Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage prospects with a professional, friendly approach.
• Provide guided tours highlighting property features and benefits.
• Close leases by addressing objections and guiding applicants to commitments.
• Respond to leasing inquiries within 24 hours via phone, email, or in person.
• Enter and maintain lead data in Entrata; follow up with warm calls or emails.
• Understand leasing trends and product availability to guide decisions.
• Keep office and common areas well maintained and report issues promptly.
• Assist with community marketing initiatives and resident events.
• Guide applicants through the application and screening processes.
• Collect move-in related fees and process paperwork and funds accurately.
• Provide outstanding customer service for residents and address service requests.
• Manage and update the waitlist and communicate status to prospects.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

RealPage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Coastal Ridge Real Estate is seeking a Leasing Consultant at one of our Student Housing communities in State College, PA. You will engage prospects, present tours, and guide applicants through the leasing process, ensuring a smooth experience from first contact to move‑in.

In this full‑time role, you’ll manage inquiries, maintain lead data, and support community marketing efforts while delivering exceptional resident service and coordinating with the Property Manager.