Director of Leasing

💰 $120,000–$135,000 Base (housing assistance optional)

A growing, privately held real estate investment platform focused on student housing is seeking a Director of Leasing to lead and scale its leasing function during a period of active portfolio growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a leasing professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants full ownership of leasing strategy, team development, and performance.

The firm owns and operates a concentrated student housing portfolio and is entering a new growth phase, with recent acquisitions completed and additional properties under evaluation. Leasing today is execution-focused, and leadership is looking to add a senior operator who can bring structure, strategy, and proactive thinking to the function.

You’ll step into a visible role with real authority — leading the leasing team, shaping strategy, and helping scale the platform as the portfolio grows.

• Lead and manage the full leasing function across a student housing portfolio
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop leasing agents as the team scales
• Coach performance, conduct reviews, and handle accountability conversations
• Build proactive leasing strategies tied to velocity, pricing, and market dynamics
• Analyze leasing performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate closely with ownership and internal teams
• Maintain a hands-on presence at properties as needed

• Lead a current team of 3 leasing professionals
• Support expansion to 5–7+ leasing team members
• Act as the senior leasing leader and primary point of accountability

Required

• Direct experience in student housing leasing
• Minimum 2+ years of people management with direct reports
• Proven ability to train, coach, and lead teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate independently

• Background as a Leasing Manager, Senior Leasing Manager, AGM, or GM
• Experience scaling teams or supporting portfolio growth
• Comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment