Senior Community Manager

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.

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  Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Generous PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Cell phone stipend included
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Yearly subscription to a meditation app for personal wellness
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth option

As the Senior Community Manager
, you will be responsible for creating exceptional resident experiences, effective leasing administration, staff management, financial reporting, and marketing strategies across multiple properties. Your leadership, strategic oversight, and attention to detail will contribute to the success of our communities and elevate our residents' living experiences. This role requires a people-first approach and will drive high performance across the portfolio, ensuring optimal operations, strong university relationships, and resident satisfaction.

Leadership and Staff Management:

• Lead and supervise all community staff, ensuring optimal team performance, continuous development, and a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Recruit, train, and, when necessary, terminate team members in accordance with company policies.
• Manage staff schedules, oversee property payroll submissions, and ensure resources are efficiently allocated across sites.
• Conduct regular check-ins with other sites to ensure they have the appropriate tools and resources.
• Provide support to teams when short-staffed or behind in leasing, follow-ups, renewals, and outreach efforts.
• Mentor other Community Managers within the portfolio to enhance skills and performance.

Property Operations:

• Maintain all properties to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and driving consistent improvements.
• Oversee and implement property reporting requirements, analyzing results to identify areas for operational enhancements.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, explore shared maintenance personnel opportunities, and evaluate vendor utilization across the portfolio to maximize savings and leverage scale.
• Lead strategic and operational initiatives across all assigned properties to optimize performance and efficiency.

Resident and University Relations:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, universities, and…