Community Assistant - Charleston SC (Student Living)

Greystar; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick time

Job summary

A leading global real estate platform is seeking a Community Assistant for their Charleston SC location. This part-time position involves supporting property management professionals in administrative tasks related to leasing, marketing, and customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Join this reputable company to help achieve occupancy and retention goals at the community.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Comfort with tours and resident interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support property management team in administrative tasks and leasing activities.
• Conduct virtual tours and respond to inquiries from prospects.
• Assist in preparing lease documentation and managing resident relations.
• Coordinate move-ins and move-outs; on-call shifts as needed.
• Answer calls and schedule property tour appointments.
• Engage in on-campus marketing to drive traffic and awareness.
• Coordinate resident events, visits, and distribute notices.
• Schedule resident visits and distribute flyers and notices.
• Serve as after-hours liaison for residents and handle emergencies.
• Respond to resident concerns and coordinate with management.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Communication

Sales support

Marketing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Community Assistant - Charleston SC (Student Living)

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About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary

This role works with and supports the team of property management professionals in achieving occupancy and retention goals by performing administrative tasks related to leasing, marketing, and customer service at the community.

Job Description

• Performs administrative tasks for the leasing office including but not limited to: copying documents, filing resident files, preparing notices, handling resident calls, and organizing rent payments and other collateral materials.
• Assists with sales and leasing activities to achieve the property’s revenue and occupancy goals by conducting virtual tours, responding to online inquiries, greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting property tours, and showing apartments.
• Assists with the lease preparation process by generating all required lease paperwork and organizing resident lease files.
• Assists with move in and move out process for residents; commits to working move‑in and move‑outs with the understanding that these events, along with “turn”, are mandatory work dates. Any time off during these dates will be considered an exception and must be requested and approved in writing by the Community Manager well in advance.
• Answers incoming calls and sets appointments for prospects to tour the property.
• Performs on‑campus marketing outreach to generate Community awareness and qualified traffic.
• Assists with coordinating resident functions, including parties, birthday cards, unit visits, and other programs to achieve resident satisfaction goals.
• Schedules and conducts resident visits as directed and distributes notices such as flyers, newsletters, resident surveys, and late notices.
• Acts as an after‑hours liaison between residents and property management; responds to after‑hours emergencies within a required period of time. At least one on‑call shift per week is expected; however, the schedule is determined at the site level.
• Responds quickly and courteously to resident concerns and questions and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s).

Physical Demands

• Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty‑five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
• Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits Offered for Part‑time Team Members*

• 401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick time
• For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other