Leasing & Marketing Manager

Description: Up Campus Management is hiring a Leasing & Marketing Manager to lead leasing performance, team development, and market execution at Fieldhouse Dinkytown, a large-scale student housing community steps from the University of Minnesota. This role is ideal for a driven, hands-on student housing leader who thrives in fast-paced leasing environments, knows how to coach teams to higher performance, and uses data (not just trends) to drive results.

THE OPPORTUNITY: The Leasing & Marketing Manager plays a critical role in driving occupancy and revenue through direct leasing involvement, team leadership, and disciplined execution of marketing strategy. This is not a desk-only role; you will be actively touring, closing, sending leases, analyzing performance, and developing a high-performing leasing team. In the first 6 to 12 months, success in this role looks like: Measurable leasing momentum driven by your direct involvement in tours, follow-ups, and closing A strong, accountable leasing team that performs consistently and improves over time Marketing and leasing efforts executed within budget, using data to guide decisions This position reports to the General Manager and works closely with corporate leasing and marketing partners. WHAT YOU'LL DOLeasing Execution & Performance Take a hands-on role in leasing: conduct tours, follow up with prospects, send leases, and close deals Provide real-time feedback and coaching to improve leasing conversations, objection handling, and close rates Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly leasing performance using Entrata and internal dashboards Lead leasing strategy meetings informed by traffic trends, conversion data, and market conditions Oversee pre-leasing strategy, unit assignments, concessions, and renewal efforts Ensure leasing systems and guest cards are clean, accurate, and consistently updated Team Leadership & Development Hire, train, and develop leasing professionals, interns, and ambassadors Lead with accountability while maintaining a collaborative, team-first culture Coach through performance gaps and keep momentum moving during peak leasing cycles Model work ethic, professionalism, and humility (leading from the front, not the sidelines) Marketing, Brand & Market Presence Execute leasing and marketing initiatives aligned with brand standards and the approved budget Maintain an active presence at campus, Greek life, and community events Build partnerships with student organizations, academic groups, and local businesses Support social and digital marketing efforts with on-the-ground insights and performance feedback Balance creativity with analytics-using data to evaluate what actually converts Reporting & Budget Discipline Track leasing KPIs and provide regular performance insights to leadership Adhere to marketing and leasing budgets while maximizing ROIIdentify opportunities to optimize spend based on performance trends

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. E-Verify: We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm identity and employment authorization for all newly hired employees. Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@upcampusproperties.com.