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Community Manager

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high ...

Core Spaces

New Development Leasing Associate

Madison, WI · On-site

... community, ensuring adherence to Core Spaces standards. Your role encompasses supporting the team ... Support managing leasing office operations and leasing office staff as necessary * Uphold brand and ...

Core Spaces

New Development Leasing Associate

Madison, WI · On-site

... community, ensuring adherence to Core Spaces standards. Your role encompasses supporting the team ... Support managing leasing office operations and leasing office staff as necessary * Uphold brand and ...

Core Spaces

New Development Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality ...

Core Spaces

Leasing and Marketing Associate

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Leasing and Marketing Associate

Madison, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Leasing and Marketing Associate

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Leasing and Marketing Associate

Clemson, SC · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Community Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high ...

Core Spaces

Community Manager

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high ...

Core Spaces

Community Concierge

State College, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Community Concierge

College Park, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Community Concierge

Seattle, WA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Coffee Barista

Madison, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

Located inside Core Spaces' student housing communities, New Here Coffee is a favorite stop for ... Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management * Must be able to complete all ...

Core Spaces

Community Concierge

State College, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

Core Spaces

Community Concierge

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Who We Are Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where ... or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR ...

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Community Manager

Community Manager

Core Spaces

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Core Spaces rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 160 rated real estate companies

Job description

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 74,440 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 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 Q1 2026
Benefits That Matter
  • 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 access to confidential support services
  • Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview
The Community Manager serves as the on-site business and operational leader for an assigned Core Spaces community. This role is responsible for driving property performance through effective leadership, financial accountability,' operational execution, leasing performance, resident experience, and team development.
The Community Manager oversees all aspects of community operations and exercises independent judgment in balancing resident needs, operational priorities, financial objectives, staffing resources, and business goals. Success in this role requires strong leadership, accountability, decision-making, and the ability to drive results while maintaining an exceptional resident experience.
The Community Manager partners closely with residents, parents, university stakeholders, vendors, maintenance teams, and corporate partners to ensure the community operates efficiently, achieves performance goals, and delivers a best-in-class living experience.
What You Will Do
What You Will Do
Leadership and Team Management:
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing on-site team across leasing, operations, resident experience, and maintenance.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable to operational, leasing, customer service, and business objectives.
  • Conduct regular coaching conversations, performance evaluations, development planning, and ongoing feedback discussions.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Operations on hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and staffing initiatives.
  • Create a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, continuous improvement, and resident-focused service.
  • Identify development opportunities for team members and support career growth through coaching and mentorship.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels, scheduling coverage, and resource allocation to support business needs and resident expectations.

Financial and Asset Performance:
  • Own the property-level budget, forecasting, and overall financial performance of the asset.
  • Monitor revenue, occupancy, delinquency, expenses, concessions, and variance reporting while implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Analyze financial performance trends and identify opportunities to improve NOI through revenue growth, expense optimization, operational efficiencies, and resident retention.
  • Partner with Revenue Management to align pricing strategies with market conditions, leasing velocity, renewal performance, and occupancy goals.
  • Review and approve property expenditures while maintaining strong financial controls and budget discipline.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, approvals, reconciliations, and documentation.

Property Operations:
  • Oversee all day-to-day property operations, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, policies, and operational expectations.
  • Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery, communication, and resident satisfaction.
  • Ensure administrative processes, reporting requirements, documentation, and operational workflows are completed accurately and on time.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, service agreements, and third-party partnerships to ensure quality performance and cost-effective service delivery.
  • Evaluate operational risks proactively and implement solutions to address issues before they impact residents or property performance.
  • Support planning and execution of major operational initiatives including move-in, move-out, turn, resident events, and special projects.

Leasing and Marketing:
  • Own and drive all aspects of leasing performance, including traffic generation, conversion, renewals, retention, and occupancy achievement.
  • Monitor leasing funnel performance, conversion rates, traffic sources, competitive positioning, and leasing trends.
  • Develop and implement leasing strategies based on market conditions, performance metrics, and business objectives.
  • Partner with Marketing to execute campaigns that generate qualified traffic and support occupancy goals.
  • Lead renewal and retention strategies designed to maximize resident satisfaction and long-term asset performance.
  • Partner with Revenue Management to evaluate pricing strategies, leasing velocity, market positioning, and competitor activity.
  • Utilize leasing and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement action plans that drive results.

Resident and University Relations:
  • Establish and maintain expectations for a high-quality, hospitality-driven resident experience throughout the community.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for resident concerns, disputes, complaints, and service recovery situations requiring advanced judgment and resolution.
  • Monitor resident feedback, satisfaction trends, online reviews, and reputation management metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and execute resident engagement and reputation management initiatives that strengthen community culture and resident satisfaction.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, parents, guarantors, university representatives, and local stakeholders.
  • Represent the community professionally and serve as an ambassador for the Core Spaces brand.

Maintenance and Facilities:
  • Partner closely with Maintenance leadership to ensure strong service delivery, operational readiness, and asset preservation.
  • Monitor work order completion, preventative maintenance execution, unit turns, and property condition standards.
  • Identify property improvement opportunities and support capital improvement planning and execution efforts.
  • Ensure common areas, amenities, units, and grounds are maintained in accordance with company standards and resident expectations.
  • Maintain compliance with safety requirements, risk management protocols, and regulatory obligations.

Compliance, Risk Management & Business Operations:
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, operational procedures, legal requirements, fair housing regulations, and company standards.
  • Maintain accurate payroll, documentation, reporting, resident records, and administrative processes.
  • Prepare for and support operational audits, compliance reviews, inspections, and reporting requirements.
  • Identify operational, financial, resident, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
  • Maintain brand standards throughout all aspects of the community and ensure consistent execution of company expectations.

Other:
  • Must be able to work a full shift / required work schedule on-site at the property.
  • Must be available for additional hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime when necessary.
  • Must be available to assist with move-outs, turn, and move-ins that extend beyond normal full-time hours.
  • Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, as required by the demands of the job.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Ideally, You'll Have
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • 4+ years of property management experience, preferably within student housing, multifamily, hospitality, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing operations, and driving property performance.
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and performance analysis.
  • Experience managing leasing performance, occupancy goals, resident retention initiatives, and customer service operations.
  • Ability to make sound decisions, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication, leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software platforms.

You'll crush it if you have experience with
  • Student housing operations, leasing performance, occupancy management, and large-scale turn execution.
  • Entrata, Yardi, or other property management systems.
  • Lease-up communities, new developments, or high-growth assets.
  • Building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Financial analysis, operational reporting, and performance management.
  • University partnerships, resident engagement initiatives, and reputation management strategies.

Organizational Structure
Reports to: Area or Regional Manager
Direct Reports: Leasing, Maintenance, and Administration Team Members
Disclaimer
Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.
Pay Range
USD $95,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Compensation
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 20% employee housing discount.Additional Compensation: Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus paid quarterly, depending on individual and organizational performance.

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