Leasing Consultant

Job Summary

The Leasing Consultant will maximize occupancy of university rental properties by performing leasing activities in accordance with applicable laws. Persuasively presents information. Responsible for accurate management of leases, dining service agreements, and other administrative responsibilities relating to leased properties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in general business, property rental, hotel reservations, or sales/marketing or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of StarRez or similar comprehensive student housing management software system.
• Knowledge of one or more relational database managers (Access, ORACLE , SAP , SQL Server).
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leasing and Contract Administration: Coordinate the online housing and meal plan application and contracting process.
• Works in conjunction with the Leasing Consultant staff to maximize occupancy in university residence halls and apartments.
• Maintain leasing activity calendar to ensure departmental objectives are timely executed.
• Coordinate assignment of departmental scholarship recipients.
• Negotiate lease offers and prepare and execute leases for selected properties.
• Research and implement best practices and perform activities in compliance with Fair Housing Laws.
• Database Management: Configure database to properly assign residents in accordance with stated preferences.
• Develop custom queries and execute auto-allocation of residents in accordance with established departmental rules.
• Develop custom reports for routine and ad-hoc use and statistical analysis.
• Develop and retain reports for historical reference and analysis.
• Leverage software to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with software provider and Manager, IT for Auxiliary Services to troubleshoot and resolve software issues and data inconsistencies.
• Coordinate assignment of departmental scholarship recipients.
• Supervision: Hire, supervise, train and evaluate student assistants.
• Train staff and students on housing software.
• Communications: Composes complex and professional correspondence which clearly communicates departmental objectives.
• Presents information and responds to questions related to housing and dining as required by other departments, prospective residents, and parents.
• Documents policies and procedures related to leasing operations.
• Work with both students and parents on web portal training and technical issues.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned by the Leasing Coordinator, Assistant Director, or Director.