Director, Acquisitions and Transitions

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 www.corespaces.com.

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025

• 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
• Company-provided cell phone will be provided for business use
• 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 Director of Acquisitions and Transitions will lead the diligence on operational underwriting and execution of acquisitions across the Student Housing and BTR portfolios. This role is also responsible for overseeing all aspects of property transitions into Core Spaces’ operating platform, ensuring a smooth and successful onboarding of newly acquired or managed assets. The ideal candidate has deep real estate investment experience, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Acquisitions

• Lead end-to-end acquisition efforts, from underwriting through due diligence and closing
• Develop and improve the due diligence process and closing process from an operational perspective
• Develop operational strategies that align with Core Spaces’ long-term portfolio goals
• Collaborate with investments, sales, revenue optimization and operations teams to assess viability of prospective assets
• Conduct market analysis and risk assessments for both student housing and BTR sectors

Transitions

• Oversee the full transition process for new and recapitalized assets – integrating into Core’s operating model
• Oversee the disposition process for transactions
• Coordinate with internal teams across operations, marketing, technology, HR, and accounting to ensure readiness
• Develop and implement transition timelines, checklists, and communication plans
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, brand, and operational standards during transitions
• Evaluate transition performance and apply learnings to improve future processes

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead cross-functional transition teams, assigning roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability
• Provide training and mentorship to transition support staff
• Support executive leadership in strategic planning and portfolio alignment
• Monitor KPIs and benchmarks to measure acquisition and transition success

Other

• Travel will be required as necessary
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA or related advanced degree is a plus but not required.
• Experience, with a focus on acquisitions, 10+ years of property management experience
• Experience in transitions of owned or managed assets
• Deep knowledge of student housing, BTR, or multifamily real estate markets
• You'll crush it if you have experience with
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and underwriting skills
• Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience with Entrata and Yardi Software’s

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Vice President, Operations Support Services

Direct Reports: Manager(s), Transitions

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.