Associate, Operations Specialist

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
• 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

The Operation Specialist assists in overseeing daily operations and training throughout the national portfolio in accordance with Core Spaces’ policies and procedures. This position may serve as a troubleshooter and/or serve of interim manager for manager-level positions at properties that have an extended opening or need additional support to achieve specific goals and initiatives. The Operations Specialist is provided weekly assignments that require 80% travel, sometimes including weekend coverage.

• Must be able to work a full shift / required work schedule including overtime when necessary
• Fulfill the duties of Community Manager when the role is vacant at the assigned community
• Assist with supervising all on-site team members while working at the assigned community
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training team members on company policies and procedures
• Lead weekly team meeting in the absence of the Community Manager
• Ensure brand standards are met and delivers a 5-star quality of service that enhances the resident experience
• Address resident concerns, assist team members to solve matters and ensure the highest levels of satisfaction
• Process rental payments and invoices for approval by Regional Manager
• Handle resident emergencies in a professional manner, documenting all events and following Core Spaces’ incident report protocols
• Support implementation of the property’s strategic leasing and marketing plan to maximize occupancy goals
• Maintain detailed knowledge of properties, markets, and submarkets
• Establish an awareness of market trends that evaluates existing marketing
• Work closely with Community Manager, Regional Manager and Director of Community Management to make…