Leasing Manager — Ithaca, NY

Tripalink is a leading co-living and apartment rental platform that aims to redefine urban living. With a strong presence in major cities across the United States, we offer modern apartments designed to create a sense of community among residents.

As a fast-growing startup, we are committed to building a community that supports personal growth, celebrates diversity, and encourages excellence. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer service. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a team that values creativity and teamwork, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join us on our journey. See below for a summary for this position. Please note, job responsibilities may change from time to time based on business need.

We are looking for a driven and people-first Leasing Manager to lead leasing operations for our Ithaca, NY portfolio. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of sales, operations, and community building, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the student housing market, and takes full ownership of results.

Manage the full leasing cycle including lead follow-up, showings, applications, screening, lease execution, and move-in coordination

Drive occupancy goals and monitor leasing performance metrics including conversion rates, days on market, and lead-to-tour ratios

Develop and execute local marketing strategies to attract students and young professionals in the Ithaca and Cornell University market

Build and maintain relationships with university housing offices, student organizations, and local partners to generate referrals and increase brand visibility

Ensure all leasing activity is compliant with Fair Housing laws and company policies

Manage renewal outreach and tenant retention strategies to minimize turnover

Maintain accurate records in the property management and CRM systems

Provide regular reporting on leasing performance, market trends, and competitive activity to regional leadership

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure units are show-ready and turnover timelines are met

2+ years of leasing or property management experience, preferably in student housing or co-living

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding occupancy and leasing targets

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage prospective residents, university contacts, and internal teams

Familiarity with property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio, or similar platforms

Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and leasing compliance requirements

Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and manage priorities without constant oversight

Experience in a college town or university market is a strong plus

- Excellent Working Environment: Energetic, Ambitious, Passionate

- Great Team Experience

- Regular Team Building Activities

- Free Community Event Entrance

- Leadership Cultivation & Individual Development

- Networking & Resources from External Partners

- Opportunities of Rotation Among Departments & Locations

Tripalink is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Tripalink provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Tripalink factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Tripalink leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Tripalink reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.