Who We Are: Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:
- PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live)
- GRIT (We Got This)
- LIFT (Help Each Other Win)
- SHINE (Bring Your Full Self)
- UPHOLD (Never Break Trust)
- GROW (Always Get Better)
Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.
What We Do: Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 59,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 50,930 beds in various stages of development. Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.
- Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025
Benefits That Matter:
- A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
- Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
- Competitive pay that values your contributions
- Incentives designed to reward your achievements
- Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
- Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
- Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
- Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
- Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
- Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
- Monthly phone reimbursement
- Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
- An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
- Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option
Position Overview: The Director of Property Management will lead an assigned group of Regional Managers within the Core Spaces Student Housing portfolio. The Director ensures the appropriate strategy and business plan for each asset is in place and provides effective leadership to execute and achieve community operational and financial goals. This operations leader is the ultimate champion of Core’s Values: Push, Grit, Shine, Lift, Grow, Uphold.
What You Will Do:
- Leadership and Management:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight to property management teams across the assigned portfolio.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective property operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Regional Managers and Property Managers to achieve their highest potential.
- Recruits and maintains adequate staffing of Regional Managers within their assigned portfolio.
- Operational Excellence:
- Ensure assigned properties are maintained to the highest standards, including maintenance, cleanliness, and curb appeal.
- Implement best practices for property operations, resident services, and maintenance.
- Oversee the implementation of property management software and other technology tools.
- Marketing and Leasing:
- Develop and implement effective marketing and leasing strategies to achieve and maintain high occupancy rates.
- Regularly reviews and holds Regional Managers accountable for all portfolio KPIs, including preleasing, occupancy, revenue and rate growth, expense control, NOI achievement, and execution of capex.
- Financial Management:
- Develop and manage the annual budget for each property and the overall portfolio.
- Monitor financial performance, including occupancy rates, rental income, expenses, and net operating income.
- Conduct regular financial reviews and implement strategies to improve financial performance.
- Resident Experience:
- Ensure a high level of resident satisfaction through exceptional customer service and community engagement.
- Develop and oversee resident programs and events that foster a sense of community.
- Address and resolve resident complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Oversee risk management efforts, including property safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify areas.
