Community Manager Job at Core Spaces in Lansing

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 48,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 49,800 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 Q3 2025.

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 15 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

As the on-site Community Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional resident experiences, managing leasing and administrative operations, supervising staff, overseeing financial reporting, executing marketing strategies, and maintaining smooth property operations for our student housing property. Your leadership and attention to detail will be critical to the success of our community and the overall resident experience.

What You Will Do

Leadership and Staff Management

• Lead and supervise all community staff, ensuring optimal team performance and development, fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and high performance.
• Spearhead the recruitment, training, and, when necessary, termination of team members in strict accordance with company policies.
• Manage staff schedules and oversee the timely submission of property payroll.

Property Operations

• Ensure the property is maintained to the highest standards and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Implement and monitor property reporting requirements to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiate contract obligations and terms with vendors.

Resident and University Relations

• Foster positive relationships with residents, addressing their needs promptly and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Maintain strong partnerships with universities and other relevant stakeholders in the community.
• Responsible for creating and executing quarterly Reputation Management Plans, and reviewing them with their Regional Manager.

Compliance and Standards

• Enforce strict compliance with all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Uphold brand and company standards, ensuring that the property is consistently presented in an exceptional manner.

Special Projects and Reporting

• Collaborate closely with the Regional Manager on special projects and assignments, contributing innovative ideas and strategic insights.
• Complete all assigned HR/People Operations-related tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

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. This may include bending, stooping, and lifting throughout the workday.

Ideally, You'll Have

• High School graduate; college degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in property management or related fields.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and Windows and/or Apple operating systems.

You’ll crush it if you have experience with

• Student Housing operations experience
• Experience with Entrata and Yardi Software(s)

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Regional Manager

Direct Reports: All Community Staff

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.