What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lease Up Specialist - Tempo position at Asset Living?
Job Description:
The Lease Up Specialist is responsible for overseeing, under the supervision of the Regional Lease Up Specialist, the entire operations of a student housing community. As a Lease Up Specialist you will manage all phases of the operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration & risk management of a property during the initial lease up. As an onsite leader you will supervise all aspects of the property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset’s policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines and liability concerns. Job Responsibilities:
Personnel Management
Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach and develop on-site staff
Ensure effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks
Complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules and assignments
Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with direct supervisor and HR, and terminate appropriately when necessary
Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures
Financial Management
Achieve highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments
Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts
Monitor the timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections and charges to ensure submitted on a timely basis
Monitor the timely receipt, reconciliation and coding of all vendor invoices
Ensure property close out is completed on time and ownership financial reports are accurate
Strategic Leasing Management
Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems
Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases and reporting systems are accurate and up to date
Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e. resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
Effectively show, lease and move in prospective residents
Marketing Management
Develop annual marketing plan and marketing budget
Implement all marketing efforts and outreach, developing campaigns and assisting with design to generate traffic
Monitor leasing/renewal progress, focusing on areas needing additional support
Supervise the planning, preparation and implementation of all leasing and renewal events as approved by the Community Manager
Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition as well as market conditions; complete weekly market survey report
Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and achieve budgeted occupancy
Administrative & Maintenance Management
Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis
Will head emergency team for property; ensures proper response and handling of all property emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liability
Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff
Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment and supplies economically (i.e. obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers and contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)
Give direction to and monitor maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency (i.e. “walk” units to ensure make-ready and work orders are completed)
Education/Experience :
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years’ experience in student housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements. Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement.
Additional Information:
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.
Full Time Employees are eligible for Asset’s health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance) are available the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment and must be elected no later than your benefits effective date. 401K plans are generally available the following 12-month period. Asset’s standard policy is that new hires are eligible for two weeks of paid time off in your first year with Asset, which is available following 90 days of employment. Thereafter, PTO accrues based on years of service. Full Time Employees are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of Sick leave per year.
Part Time employees are not eligible for any benefits, unless it is required under State Law. All Colorado employees are eligible to accrue Sick Leave under Colorado law.
Commissions/Bonuses will be paid to eligible employees who have met the requirements in accordance with the policy by division and property. Commissions are not earned until paid. Commissions will be paid to eligible employees who have met the requirements in accordance with the policy by division and property. To be eligible for commissions, you must be actively employed on the day commissions are paid. Actively employed means that the employee is at work performing his or her job duties and the employee is not on a paid or unpaid leave of absence or furlough. Upon resignation or termination of employment for any reason, all employees will forfeit any unpaid commissions, unless otherwise prohibited by state law
Applications are open only to those with certain qualifications, and EMPLOYER may screen or reject candidates based on such qualifications.
Job Opportunities can be found on the following websites: https://www.assetliving.com/careers, https://www.sheltonresidential.com/careers.aspx and https://abres.com/careers.html.
The Lease Up Specialist is responsible for overseeing, under the supervision of the Regional Lease Up Specialist, the entire operations of a student housing community. As a Lease Up Specialist you will manage all phases of the operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration & risk management of a property during the initial lease up. As an onsite leader you will supervise all aspects of the property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset’s policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines and liability concerns. Job Responsibilities:
Personnel Management
Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach and develop on-site staff
Ensure effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks
Complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules and assignments
Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with direct supervisor and HR, and terminate appropriately when necessary
Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures
Financial Management
Achieve highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments
Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts
Monitor the timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections and charges to ensure submitted on a timely basis
Monitor the timely receipt, reconciliation and coding of all vendor invoices
Ensure property close out is completed on time and ownership financial reports are accurate
Strategic Leasing Management
Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems
Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases and reporting systems are accurate and up to date
Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e. resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
Effectively show, lease and move in prospective residents
Marketing Management
Develop annual marketing plan and marketing budget
Implement all marketing efforts and outreach, developing campaigns and assisting with design to generate traffic
Monitor leasing/renewal progress, focusing on areas needing additional support
Supervise the planning, preparation and implementation of all leasing and renewal events as approved by the Community Manager
Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition as well as market conditions; complete weekly market survey report
Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and achieve budgeted occupancy
Administrative & Maintenance Management
Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis
Will head emergency team for property; ensures proper response and handling of all property emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liability
Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff
Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment and supplies economically (i.e. obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers and contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)
Give direction to and monitor maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency (i.e. “walk” units to ensure make-ready and work orders are completed)
Education/Experience :
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years’ experience in student housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements. Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement.
Additional Information:
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.
Full Time Employees are eligible for Asset’s health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance) are available the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment and must be elected no later than your benefits effective date. 401K plans are generally available the following 12-month period. Asset’s standard policy is that new hires are eligible for two weeks of paid time off in your first year with Asset, which is available following 90 days of employment. Thereafter, PTO accrues based on years of service. Full Time Employees are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of Sick leave per year.
Part Time employees are not eligible for any benefits, unless it is required under State Law. All Colorado employees are eligible to accrue Sick Leave under Colorado law.
Commissions/Bonuses will be paid to eligible employees who have met the requirements in accordance with the policy by division and property. Commissions are not earned until paid. Commissions will be paid to eligible employees who have met the requirements in accordance with the policy by division and property. To be eligible for commissions, you must be actively employed on the day commissions are paid. Actively employed means that the employee is at work performing his or her job duties and the employee is not on a paid or unpaid leave of absence or furlough. Upon resignation or termination of employment for any reason, all employees will forfeit any unpaid commissions, unless otherwise prohibited by state law
Applications are open only to those with certain qualifications, and EMPLOYER may screen or reject candidates based on such qualifications.
Job Opportunities can be found on the following websites: https://www.assetliving.com/careers, https://www.sheltonresidential.com/careers.aspx and https://abres.com/careers.html.
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