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Community Assistant - The Letterman (Student Living)

Greystar · Chicago, IL · $17.05–$18.05 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you handled several tasks at once at a front desk or office.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage calls, visitors and paperwork without dropping things.

Tell me about a time you made a customer feel welcome.

What they are checking: Whether they bring the friendly service that keeps residents renewing.

What would you do

This is student living. How would you talk with a student and a parent touring together?

What they are checking: Whether they can serve two audiences with different concerns in a student housing tour.

A resident calls upset about a noisy roommate. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can listen calmly and route the issue properly.

How would you help fill units during the busy pre-leasing season?

What they are checking: Whether they can support occupancy goals with outreach and follow-up.

A prospect asks you a question you do not know the answer to. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the right answer instead of guessing.

How would you use social media or campus events to market The Letterman?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical marketing ideas for reaching students.

Move-in day is chaotic with hundreds of students arriving. How would you stay effective?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and organized during the busiest days in student housing.

About the work

How do you keep resident files organized and accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they handle records carefully, which matters for leases and compliance.

What do you know about Fair Housing, and why does it matter when you answer prospect questions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that leasing staff must treat every applicant equally.

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The full job description

As published by Greystar.

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 $350 billion of real estate in more than 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 over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 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). Requirements: • Required to live onsite • Required to be enrolled in a local university or community college 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. #LI-JJ1 The hourly rate for this position is $17.05 - $18.05 per hour. 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. Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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 AskHR@greystar.com.

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