Leasing and Marketing Manager - University of Akron

Leasing and Marketing Manager – University of Akron

Job title: Leasing and Marketing Manager

Reports to: Associate Director of Operations

Location: University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Compensation: $52,000.00 – $56,000.00 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package.

FLSA status: Exempt

Capstone On‑Campus Management (COCM) is a group of student housing professionals focused exclusively on the management of housing communities owned by non‑profits and/or properties highly affiliated with a university.

Serving the University of Akron’s Residence Life and Housing (RLH) department, this position develops and implements creative marketing strategies to promote academic‑year and summer on‑campus living opportunities. The role creates digital media and print content, manages promotional outreach to internal and external clients, and tracks engagement effectiveness. Supporting summer conference management, the position partners with the Associate Director of Operations and the university’s Director of the Student Union, Conference, & Events Services to manage bookings from inquiry through campus arrival.

• Develop and execute the annual on‑campus living and summer conference marketing plans.
• Create and maintain promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, email campaigns, and social media content promoting our residential facilities and summer conferences.
• Manage website content in alignment with the university brand strategy.
• Coordinate contracted photography, videography, and other media assets for marketing housing initiatives.
• Design and implement specialized marketing campaigns to target audiences.
• Track, analyze, and report on marketing campaign performance and engagement metrics.
• Identify and pursue new residential prospects (with a focus on transfer students) and summer conference opportunities.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues and regional, county, and city leadership to promote academic‑year housing and short‑term summer living options.
• Administer booking of prospective residential conference groups, including contract management, dining service plans, and the collection of associated fees.
• Assist the Associate Director of Operations with on‑site conference activities, including registration, guest relations, and event support as needed.
• Provide customer service via email, phone, and in‑person interactions, including work orders and resident support as needed.
• Support general facility management and administrative operations, including keys, locks, and card access.
• Participate in the manager on‑call duty rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in on‑campus housing operations, college event management, hospitality, sales/marketing, or a related field.
• Leadership skills and the ability to take initiative in managing projects.
• Experience developing targeted marketing campaigns to enhance client engagement and to increase occupancy.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.
• Experience with design tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and basic HTML.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with university partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to serve in the on‑call rotation responding to after‑hours incidents and report to campus within 40 minutes.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Sales and Management

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401(k).

Capable of accommodating applicants using assistive technology. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On‑Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.