Leasing Consultant - StonePointe University

Leasing is where a lot of the most transferable skills in property management get built. Objection handling, traffic conversion, relationship management, product knowledge, and closing under pressure. A strong Leasing Consultant at a student-adjacent or university-area property like StonePointe in Tacoma develops all of those faster than at a stabilized, low-traffic asset. If you're thinking about where this role leads, it typically points toward Senior Leasing, Assistant Manager, and eventually Property Manager. The skills compound quickly when volume is real and the resident base is demanding.

What This Role Actually Requires

Olympus Property is hiring a Leasing Consultant for StonePointe University, a full-time position with a schedule that includes both weekdays and weekends. Hours run 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage and occasional after-hours availability for resident events. That's a real commitment, and it's worth knowing upfront so there's no surprise once you're in the role.

Day-to-day, you're the first person a prospective resident meets. You'll tour units, explain the differences between floor plans and finishes, prepare lease paperwork, coordinate move-in logistics, and keep resident records current in the property's database. You'll also help plan and participate in community events, visit local businesses and locators to drive traffic, and respond to resident concerns as they come up. The administrative side is real, but it's secondary to the sales and relationship work that actually moves the needle on occupancy.

Skills This Role Builds and Tests

Closing is the obvious one. But the less obvious skill this role sharpens is reading a prospect quickly and adjusting your pitch accordingly. University-area residents often have parents involved in the decision, tight move-in timelines tied to academic calendars, and specific concerns about noise, safety, and lease flexibility. Learning to manage a multi-stakeholder leasing conversation is genuinely valuable and not something every leasing role teaches.

You'll also build comfort with the full leasing cycle from first contact through executed lease and move-in, which matters if you eventually want to move into a managerial role where you're overseeing that process rather than doing it yourself.

• Minimum one year of experience in apartment leasing, or a strong background in a customer-facing sales role (hospitality, retail, and restaurant experience are all considered)
• Comfort with weekend schedules and occasional evening events
• Ability to learn and maintain thorough product knowledge across unit types and availability
• Proficiency with resident management software and standard leasing documentation

What Olympus Brings to the Table

Olympus Property has been recognized by the National Apartment Association as a top employer in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That's a three-year streak that suggests consistent internal culture rather than a one-time survey result. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, an apartment rental allowance, educational assistance and tuition reimbursement, and a formal sabbatical program. For a leasing role, the compensation structure includes a base hourly rate of $19 to $21 per hour, plus monthly leasing commissions and resident renewal bonuses. That commission component is meaningful. At a property with real traffic, it can significantly lift take-home pay above the base.

Olympus also emphasizes internal career pathing, which matters if you're treating this as a starting point rather than a destination. For someone who takes the leasing fundamentals seriously and builds a track record of closing and retention, the path forward inside this organization appears to be real rather than theoretical.