Leasing Manager - Yugo

Yugo is the trusted name for student housing, globally! Every day we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. Here at Yugo, its about people, planet, and passion and we are looking for #Futureshapers who want to positively influence and shape the lives of others!

We’re currently hiring for a Leasing Manager to join the team in Starkville, MS!

As the Leasing Manager with Yugo, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and enhancing the student living experience. By leveraging your expertise in leasing, resident relations, and marketing you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth processes, from welcoming new tenants to maintaining high occupancy and resident satisfaction.

Here at Yugo, we truly live our values! Do these sound like you?

• You are Bold, you are not afraid to challenge boundaries and try new things
• You are Real, you take pride in what you do, and you own it
• You are True, you are a force for good, you act responsibly towards others and the planet
• You are Open, you are open-minded, open hearted and open to new ideas

Here’s what you’ll be doing!

• Manage all phases of leasing, resident retention, and renewals.
• Coordinate property tours, screen applications, and qualify prospective tenants.
• Maintain accurate leasing records, including tenant information, lease agreements, and rental payments.
• Oversee lease renewals, move-ins, and move-outs with proper documentation and compliance.
• Conduct move-in orientations and ensure residents are welcomed smoothly.
• Lead marketing and sales efforts to increase occupancy and community visibility.
• Stay updated on local market trends and contribute ideas for improving resident satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and Fair Housing laws.
• Assist with resident service requests, ensuring timely completion by the maintenance team.
• Organize resident events to foster community engagement.
• Perform routine inspections of units and the property, ensuring it meets company standards.
• Lead and mentor the leasing team, ensuring best practices in leasing and resident communication.
• Prepare and participate in weekly leasing and activity reports.
• Ensure the leasing office is welcoming and well-maintained for tours.
• And so much more!

Sound good so far? Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this role!

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent experience in residential properties, rental operations, or related business operations is required. 
• Minimum of one year of experience, preferably in residential properties, rental operations, or related business operations required. 
• Relevant experience working at a property, even better at a university/college
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships
• Strong customer service skills, ability to manage difficult or emotional customer and staff situations, responds promptly to customer needs and quickly responds to resident requests
• Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training 

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer!

• Competitive salary of $17 - $20 / hour
• Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision.
• Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance
• 401k + 4% employer matching
• Three weeks of PTO
• Paid wellness time
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid YuDay
• Parental Leave
• 11 paid Holidays

The Yugo team is a force for good and our mission is to harness this passion to deliver an extraordinary living experience supporting the transition to and from student life! It’s a big job, but you will be part of a team of awesome Yugoers across the globe, who will support you to ensure we’re consistent in the service we provide to our students.

So, if you are currently looking for an exciting new opportunity where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you. Click apply now! We can’t wait to meet you!

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