Assistant Manager: Element 29

Sentinel Real Estate; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Participation in bonus program

Job summary

Sentinel Real Estate Corp. seeks an Assistant Manager for the Element 29 apartment community in Charleston, SC. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on rent posting, invoice processing, and supporting leasing efforts.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing move-in packages, tracking vacancies, collecting income, and maintaining resident records. Weekend work is required; 3 years leasing experience and 1 year as Assistant Manager are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years previous apartment leasing experience.
• 1 year Assistant Manager experience required.
• Knowledge of Yardi software preferred.
• BA, BS or Associate’s Degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in supervising and directing property personnel in the business and leasing office in the preparation of reports, maintaining resident records and implementing work schedules.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of resident move-in packages, schedules for painting and cleaning apartments, and vacancy and activity reports.
• Assist in the collection, deposit and recording of income, including the pursuit of delinquent rent.
• Assist in the processing of invoices for payment.
• Maintain resident files and process move-ins and move-outs.
• Assist in leasing and marketing efforts.
• Maintain property advertising log.

Skills

Leasing experience

Assistant Manager experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

BA/BS or Associate’s Degree desirable

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Location

Element 29

Job Description

A National Property Management Company is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager for a prestigious apartment community.

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager, under the supervision of the General Manager, is responsible for posting rent payments, processing invoices for payment, assisting in training and supporting the leasing effort.

Job Duties

• Assist the General Manager in supervising and directing property personnel in the business and leasing office in the preparation of reports, maintaining resident records and implementing work schedules.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of resident move-in packages, schedules for painting and cleaning apartments, and vacancy and activity reports.
• Assist in the collection, deposit and recording of income, including the pursuit of delinquent rent.
• Assist in the processing of invoices for payment.
• Maintain resident files and process move-ins and move-outs.
• Assist in leasing and marketing efforts.
• Maintain property advertising log.

Requirements

• Full time position
• Some weekend work required.
• 3 years previous apartment leasing experience and 1 year Assistant Manager experience required
• Knowledge of Yardi software preferred
• BA, BS or Associate's Degree is desirable
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Participation in bonus program

Sentinel Real Estate is an independently owned real estate investment management firm established in 1969. As of 9/30/25, the firm has $9.5 billion of institutional quality real estate assets under management on behalf of 118 domestic and international clients.

Sentinel maintains its global headquarters in New York City and two international corporate offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Melbourne, Australia. The firm also has 10 operational offices throughout the US, an operational office in Perth, Australia and a client servicing office located in Adelaide, Australia.

From its formation in 1969 through 9/30/25, Sentinel has acquired and managed nearly $22 billion of direct real estate investments, comprising 651 multifamily communities containing over 158,000 apartment units and 194 commercial properties containing 33.8 million square feet of space.

The Sentinel portfolio contains over 29,000 apartment units and 5.2 million square feet of commercial real estate as of 9/30/25. Sentinel operates on a vertically-integrated platform with 800 employees performing all phases of the investment process, including on-site property management. Sentinel's senior management team has an average tenure with the firm of over 27 years.

About This Property

Element 29 is a garden style, luxury apartment community in Charleston, SC near I-26 in the Upper Peninsula with 190 units. We offer apartments for rent with an impressive selection of premium features, and we also feature a remarkable array of amenities, including a relaxing pool and sauna, a clubhouse with lounge areas, a fully-equipped professional kitchen and a state-of-the-art fitness center. We have an outstanding team of professionals who help to make Element 29 a stellar community.

Benefits Summary

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you protect your health, your family, and your financial security. Your benefits are a valuable part of your compensation package. Benefits include:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance and supplemental insurance coverages (i.e. Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity coverage) for you and your dependents

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, and company holidays

Disability Insurance: Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Our benefits reflect our commitment to your well-being. Full details will be provided during the hiring process.

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