Student Housing Leasing Leader | Team Mentorship

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate in State College, PA seeks a Leasing Manager to lead leasing efforts and mentor the leasing team while ensuring an exceptional resident experience. The role oversees tours, lead management, and lease execution at one of our student housing properties.

You’ll collaborate with the Property Manager to meet leasing goals, stay ahead of market trends, and coordinate resident events. Strong communication and Excel skills are valued, with state licensing where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain licenses/certifications required by state/local jurisdictions.
• Proven leasing and sales experience; multifamily or student housing preferred.
• Familiarity with Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to participate in emergency duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage leads in Entrata and follow-ups.
• Welcome and engage prospects, providing informative tours.
• Close the sale by addressing objections and guiding leasing decisions.
• Guide applicants through the application and lease process and screening procedures.
• Monitor and participate in resident renewal efforts.
• Maintain clubhouse, model units, and tour routes to high standards.
• Achieve leasing goals individually and with the team and Property Manager.
• Stay informed of market trends and competitors; document market offerings.
• Understand selling points, objections, leasing trends, traffic, and unit availability.
• Mentor and support the leasing team with clear expectations and resources.
• Foster superior service by addressing escalated resident concerns.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives and resident events to attract prospects.
• Assist in weekly and monthly reports; contribute to overall performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leasing experience

Sales experience

Property management software

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

RealPage

Job description

Coastal Ridge Real Estate in State College, PA seeks a Leasing Manager to lead leasing efforts and mentor the leasing team while ensuring an exceptional resident experience. The role oversees tours, lead management, and lease execution at one of our student housing properties.

You’ll collaborate with the Property Manager to meet leasing goals, stay ahead of market trends, and coordinate resident events. Strong communication and Excel skills are valued, with state licensing where applicable.