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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 op…
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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 op…
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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 op…
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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 op…
Skills: Espresso Preparation, Customer Service, POS System Operation, Communication Skills, Time Management
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 op…
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 op…
Skills: Espresso drink preparation, Customer service, POS system operation, Communication skills, Time management
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 op…
State College, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level
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 op…
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 op…
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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 op…
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 op…
Skills: Prospect Touring, Resident Retention, Social Media Curation, Canva, Microsoft Office
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 op…
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 op…
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 op…
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 op…
Skills: Prospect Touring, Resident Retention, Social Media Curation, Canva, Microsoft Office
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 op…
Skills: Prospect Touring, Resident Retention, Social Media Curation, Canva, Microsoft Office
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 op…
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 op…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Competitive pay, Incentives, Paid flexible PTO, Paid holidays, Paid parental leave, Paid volunteer time off
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Jun 26
~40 hrs/week
Remote in United States
Responsibilities
The Centralized Services Manager supervises and coaches Centralized Account Managers in executing AP/AR, delinquency management, and financial reporting. The role focuses on optimizing operational workflows, implementing SOPs, and collaborating across departments to drive portfolio success.
Requirements
Candidates should have over 5 years of property management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role and proficiency in Entrata or Yardi. A college degree is preferred, along with a strong background in centralized operations and process automation.
Full 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, visitwww.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
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 Centralized Services Manager(CSM) plays a critical operational and team-leadership role in the success of Core’s centralized platform. This role is responsible for the direct supervision, coaching, and development of CAMs in the execution of day-to-day activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, delinquency management, vendor relations, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Director of Centralized Services, the CSM ensures that departmental goals, tools, and processes are effectively implemented, optimized, and continually improved to drive portfolio success.
What You Will Do
Team Leadership & Oversight
Directly supervise and support Centralized Account Managers in their daily operational responsibilities.
Provide day-to-day coaching, workload balancing, and performance feedback to ensure quality and consistency in execution.
Conduct regular team meetings, 1:1s, and skill development sessions to foster continuous growth and adherence to KPIs.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of new CAMs in alignment with department standards.
Operational Execution & Optimization
Ensure CAMs effectively manage AP/AR workflows, delinquency management, ledger accuracy, and vendor invoicing across platforms like Entrata, Yardi, and EliseAI.
Monitor performance against key metrics (e.g., delinquency under 1%, invoice processing SLAs, financial report timeliness). Identify performance gaps in collaboration with the Director and drive corrective actions.
Partner with Director to update and implement SOPs, tools, and automation strategies; monitor adoption and provide feedback.
Create and deliver training assets—playbooks, quick reference guides, live sessions, and refreshers— to support CAM onboarding and ongoing skill development.
Help lead rollout and feedback loops for new technology and system enhancements.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Act as liaison between CAMs and other departments (Accounting, Operations, Technology) to resolve escalated issues and improve interdepartmental workflows.
Partner with property teams (e.g., Regionals and Directors) to align on financial processes including evictions, move-outs, budget variance reporting, and resident communications.
Compliance & Reporting
Review and ensure CAM compliance with legal, lease, and internal policy standards related to billing, collections, and tenant communication.
Monitor and support CAMs in producing accurate financial reports including accrual drafts and monthly variance summaries.
Maintain records of performance, process gaps, and success stories to aid in continuous department
Development.
Other:
Occasional travel may be necessary as needed
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ideally, You'll Have
5+ years of Property Management experience; 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
Proficiency in Entrata and/or Yardi property management software
Solid understanding of centralized operations, including AP/AR, collections, and vendor management
Demonstrated experience with process improvement, automation, and workflow optimization
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills across various audiences
Ability to prioritize and lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment
College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
You'll crush it if you have experience with
Experience supervising a centralized operations team
Student Housing experience
Strong working knowledge of property tech platforms like EliseAI, Resio, Vendor Cafe, and automation tools
High comfort level with data analysis and using KPIs to drive performance
A passion for developing people, improving systems, and making operations scalable
Organizational Structure
Reports to: Director of Centralized Services
Direct Reports: Centralized Accounts Manager(s)
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.
The compensation range listed reflects the base salary or hourly rate that we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.
This role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, commissions, stipends, or non-cash incentives, depending on position and performance.
Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other role-based offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.
All compensation components are subject to change based on business needs or market conditions.
Our story isn’t about buildings. It’s about people.
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
28,954
BUILD UP. STAND OUT.
Core Spaces delivers dynamic acquisition, development and in-house management services for urban residential, hospitality, student housing and build to rent single family housing communities. From world-class amenities and progressive design to impeccable client service and a community focus, we specialize in creating spaces people want to be in.
Offices: 1400 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, Illinois 60642, US
Property ManagementReal EstateProperty Development
Our story isn’t about buildings. It’s about people.
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
28,954
BUILD UP. STAND OUT.
Core Spaces delivers dynamic acquisition, development and in-house management services for urban residential, hospitality, student housing and build to rent single family housing communities. From world-class amenities and progressive design to impeccable client service and a community focus, we specialize in creating spaces people want to be in.
Offices: 1400 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, Illinois 60642, US
Property ManagementReal EstateProperty Development