Part - Time Leasing Consultant

University Partners•Fayetteville, AR

14d

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant supports leasing, marketing, and resident relations by delivering excellent customer service, supporting occupancy goals, and ensuring compliance with Fair Housing standards and company policies. The role involves serving residents, prospective residents, guests, and vendors; leasing apartments; presenting the community; supporting marketing and outreach; and assisting residents through application, move-in, and renewal processes. The Leasing Consultant also maintains accurate leasing records, responds to communications, assists with maintenance coordination, and keeps the leasing office, model units, and amenities presentable. This position requires weekend availability and the ability to work during peak leasing season schedules.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong customer service and sales skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and explain lease documents.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Basic math skills, including percentages and rent calculations.
Ability to work weekends and peak leasing season schedules.
Comfort using social media platforms and creating posts for marketing, outreach, and community engagement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Leasing, sales, marketing, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to residents, prospects, guests, and vendors.
Lease apartments in alignment with occupancy and revenue goals.
Follow Fair Housing standards in all interactions.
Conduct tours and present community features and amenities.
Support marketing and outreach efforts.
Review applications, including income, credit, and background screening.
Prepare and maintain lease files and required documentation.
Verify apartment readiness prior to move-in.
Support lease renewal and retention efforts.
Track leads, guest cards, and follow-ups in property management systems.
Respond to calls, emails, and resident communications professionally and promptly.
Assist with work order entry and maintenance communication.
Support move-in processes, including documentation and system setup.
Maintain the leasing office, model units, and amenity presentation.
Maintain knowledge of market competitors, pricing, and concessions.
Maintain thorough knowledge of lease terms, unit specifications, availability, current market conditions, and community policies.
Understand required application information, screening processes, policies, and procedures.