Support Leasing Assistant Job Role
Job Description: The Leasing Assistant serves as a crucial support member for the Leasing & Property Management Team, delivering exceptional administrative aid and top-tier customer service to clients. The role involves effective communication with colleagues, tenants, and property owners to streamline administrative functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional concierge-level customer service to clients and customers.
- Compile necessary documents for rental application processing and manage rental application procedures.
- Prepare leases, addendums, amendments, and renewals under the guidance of Leasing Managers and Administrative Manager.
- Offer information to prospective and current residents via email and phone.
- Provide backup phone and email support to the Receptionist from Tuesday to Friday and manage primary phone and email duties on Saturdays.
- Assemble resident packets, HOA information, tenant/owner manuals, and other relevant documentation as required.
- Create new properties, owners, and tenants in databases while ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance throughout client, tenant, or vendor life cycles.
- Maintain positive relationships with owners, tenants, and vendors as a representative of the company.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues on administrative issues.
- Attend necessary training sessions and meetings to perform duties proficiently.
- Fulfill any other duties assigned by the President or management.
Requirements:
- Education Required: High school diploma Preferred: College Degree or Additional related coursework, preferably in business administration or prior experience in property management or real estate field.
- Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year in property management, real estate, or construction background.
- Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday – 9 am to 6 pm U.S. Eastern Time
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and good overall administrative skills.
- Proficiency with computer/mobile devices, email, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to compose business documents with good grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Knowledgeable about the Virginia and Landlord Tenant Act, Fair Housing Act, and related property management policies/laws.
Mental Attributes:
- Ability to maintain professionalism and foster a positive business image.
- Problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
- Normal ability to concentrate and retain information.
This role demands someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset.