What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Consultant position at University Edge?
Please email your resume to university.edge.siu@gmail.com
University Edge is searching for a Leasing Consultant to work from March to August 2025, during the busy leasing season for SIU students. This is an outstanding sales, communications, and marketing opportunity for job seekers in the Carbondale, Illinois, area.
About Us
University Edge is an off-campus housing provider located near Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. As a well-established, family owned and operated business, University Edge prides itself in carefully selecting employees with exceptional character, integrity, diligence, and organization. University Edge provides what we consider the highest quality of housing in Carbondale, going above and beyond in customer service, resident relations, apartment cleanliness, and reliable maintenance.
Phone: (618) 457-4422
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Job Type: Temporary
Job Description
The Leasing Consultant is responsible for the showing and leasing of various rental properties in Carbondale, Illinois. Additionally, the Leasing Consultant aids in maintaining University Edge's internet presence through the company's website and on social media.
Responsibilities and Duties
- talk to prospective tenants about our apartments over the phone, in-person, and through email
- answer the phone
- respond to lead emails
- identify prospect's wants and needs and match them with the right apartment
- schedule appointments and give apartment tours
- take photos of available apartments and list online and post on Instagram
- manage rental applications and lease signing through our online software
- perform apartment inspections before move-ins
Candidate should be available Monday-Friday from 11am-5pm and some Saturdays by appointment from 10am-12pm.
Qualifications and Skills
-You are computer literate and tech savvy in the basics (Gmail, Microsoft Office, Windows computer)
-You have experience in customer service
-You have experience answering phones
-You have experience in professional email communication
-You love meeting new people
-You enjoy a balance of working at a desk and being on your feet
-You have a positive and helpful demeanor
-You have previous experience or are willing to learn marketing and communication through Social Media
- You have a driver's license and are willing to drive prospects on property tours around Carbondale
-Preferred: you have a newer smartphone with a good camera
-Bonus: you have sales experience
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15