Jobs in Tallahassee

Up Campus Management is hiring a New Development Leasing & Marketing Manager to lead leasing performance, marketing execution, and brand presence for The Leo, a brand-new, purpose-built student housing community in Tallahassee, Florida.

• This role is responsible for driving occupancy and revenue outcomes while ensuring leasing, marketing, and brand initiatives are executed consistently and at a high level throughout pre-leasing, active lease-up, and stabilization. The Leasing & Marketing Manager plays a pivotal onsite role, balancing strategic planning with hands-on sales execution and team leadership.
• This position is ideal for someone who thrives in new development environments, understands student decision-making, and can lead leasing teams while remaining deeply involved in tours, follow-up, and closing activity.

• Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Sales & Marketing, the New Development Leasing & Marketing Manager leads onsite sales and marketing initiatives and ensures alignment with the property business plan and Up Campus brand standards.
• This role partners closely with the Community Manager, corporate teams, and campus partners to deliver a strong prospect and resident experience while achieving leasing velocity and occupancy goals.

• Achieve property leasing and occupancy goals throughout pre-leasing, lease-up, and stabilization
• Personally conduct tours and close qualified prospects through phone, text, email, and in-person follow-up
• Train and coach leasing staff on Up Campus sales standards, touring practices, and fair housing compliance
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly leasing strategy meetings using performance data and team feedback
• Monitor direct and indirect competitors through regular market surveys
• Manage leasing goals, concessions, and unit pre-placements using the Leasing Tracker
• Maintain a clean, accurate Entrata dashboard for leads, applications, and pending leases

• Lead, train, schedule, and mentor interns, leasing professionals, and brand ambassadors
• Set clear expectations for performance, accountability, and professionalism
• Coach team members toward improved performance and career development
• Partner with the Community Manager and corporate teams to support smooth move-in execution

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable student housing experience
• At least one year of new development lease-up experience or one full lease-up season at a 600+ bed property
• Experience leading or managing leasing teams, interns, or brand ambassadors
• Strong working knowledge of Entrata or similar property management systems
• Social media and digital marketing experience
• Experience operating stabilized student housing communities
• Strong connections within the local student market, including student, academic, Greek, and local business communities
• Proficiency with standard office technology and systems

• Goal-oriented, self-driven, and comfortable pivoting strategy as needed
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Player/coach mentality who leads by example
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability lease-up environments

• Full-time, exempt role
• Standard hours generally between 8am and 5pm
• Evenings and occasional weekends required during peak leasing cycles
• Occasional travel may be required
• Onsite, campus-facing position

• This role offers the opportunity to play a central leadership role in launching and stabilizing a new student housing community. You’ll influence leasing outcomes, brand reputation, and team performance during a critical phase of the property’s lifecycle in a competitive university market.