What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Leasing Agent position at Vulcan Properties?
Position Overview
Vulcan Properties is seeking a motivated, outgoing, and dependable Part-Time Leasing Agent to join our property management team in Morgantown, WV.
This position is ideal for a college student looking to gain hands-on experience in real estate, sales, marketing, and property management while balancing academic responsibilities.
The Leasing Agent will assist with marketing available apartments, communicating with prospective tenants, conducting property tours, processing rental applications, and supporting daily property management operations. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, and is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leasing & Tenant Relations
- Respond to leasing inquiries through phone calls, emails, and online platforms in a timely and professional manner.
- Schedule and conduct apartment tours, highlighting property features, amenities, and available units.
- Provide prospective tenants with accurate information regarding rental rates, availability, lease terms, and property amenities.
- Follow up with prospective tenants to encourage rental applications and signed leases.
- Assist with processing rental applications, verifying applicant information, and coordinating tenant screening in accordance with company policies and applicable Fair Housing requirements.
- Assist with lease documentation, move-in coordination, and tenant onboarding.
- Maintain accurate records of prospective tenant interactions, leasing activity, applications, and unit availability.
- Address prospective and current tenant questions or concerns professionally, escalating issues to management when appropriate.
Marketing & Outreach
- Market available apartments through online listings, social media, and other advertising channels.
- Assist with creating and updating property listings, photographs, and marketing materials.
- Support leasing and marketing initiatives targeted toward college students, including outreach, social media engagement, and seasonal leasing campaigns.
- Work with the property management team to maintain strong occupancy rates and minimize vacancies.
Property Management & Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate leasing records and update property management software, including AppFolio.
- Coordinate with maintenance and property management staff regarding apartment availability, move-in readiness, and resident requests.
- Assist with tenant communications, administrative duties, data entry, and general office organization.
- Support daily property management operations and assist team members as needed.
- Perform ad-hoc administrative, leasing, and property management tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled college students are encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with prospective and current tenants.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and online marketing.
- Ability to handle customer questions, concerns, and difficult conversations professionally.
- Willingness to learn property management software, leasing procedures, and Fair Housing requirements.
- Interest in real estate, business, sales, marketing, or property management.
- Previous customer service, sales, or property management experience is a plus, but not required.
- Reliable transportation for traveling between properties, as needed.
Schedule & Compensation
- $15.00 per hour
- Up to 24 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate college classes.
- Some afternoon or weekend availability may be needed for apartment tours.
- Position based in Morgantown, WV.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in residential real estate and property management.
- Practical sales, marketing, and customer relationship management experience.
- Experience using AppFolio and other professional property management tools.
- Opportunities to develop communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Exposure to real estate operations, leasing strategies, marketing campaigns, and investment properties.
- Experience working directly with property management professionals and learning the day-to-day operations of a real estate company.
- Potential opportunities for increased responsibility and long-term career development.
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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