Part-Time Leasing Consultant

Our student housing community in Lawrence, KS is hiring for a Part-Time Leasing Consultant!   Each Leasing Consultant has primary marketing responsibility as it pertains to interfacing with prospective residents at the community, handling day-to-day issues with current residents, and coordinating the renewals of existing leases.

In this position, Leasing Consultants are the community’s most important personnel as they can determine how well a community does in a very competitive marketplace.

Specific training for Leasing Consultants centers on Fair Housing, closing techniques, and overcoming objections.  PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor.  Provide excellent service to all 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.  Specific Responsibilities :    Daily / Weekly :   Daily Opening and Closing Procedures : Perform a daily “marketing” inspection, including the check of the model, the condition of the leasing path, and amenities areas.

Pick up trash while carrying a trash bag and sparkle kit.  Answer all phone calls, emails, and voicemails that come in throughout the day.  Signage Inspection :

Notify Community Manager when supplies are needed.  Leasing :

Review applications from applicants and provide information to Assistant Community Manager for verification.   Leads :

Follow-up on all traffic with a Thank You email the same day as their visit and a phone call within 24 hours of their visit. Review all Leads on a weekly basis and ensure that they are complete with notes on follow-up communication.  Applications :

Once approved, send a copy to resident and file lease properly.  Work Orders :

Notify Community Manager of problems.  Renewals :

In addition to completing lease packet at time of move-in :

Able to compute rate, ratio, percentage, discounts, and pro-rations.  Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Effective time management skills.  Able to maintain confidentiality.  Able to follow directions from a supervisor.  Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.  Able to accept constructive criticism.  Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :