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Regional Vice President roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from large employers in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology. Most openings require a bachelor's degree minimum, with many employers preferring an MBA. Competition for sponsorship is real, but senior leadership roles have strong approval rates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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.
Benefits That Matter:
- A culture that provides you a sense of belonging
- Competitive pay that values your contributions
- Annual incentive to reward your achievements
- Paid unlimited PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
- Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
- Paid Family Leave Plan that begins after 90 days
- Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
- Monthly workshop weeks; less 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 Regional Vice President, Property Management – Student Housing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of student housing communities, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and resident satisfaction. This role leads Directors, Regional Managers, and Associate Regional Managers while partnering with Asset Management, Revenue Operations, and Executive Leadership to maximize asset value and achieve portfolio objectives.
The Regional Vice President is responsible for portfolio performance, organizational effectiveness, acquisitions, property transitions, and integration efforts, exercising significant independent judgment in business, operational, financial, and people-related decisions.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Portfolio & Financial Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership for an assigned portfolio of student housing communities, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives, business plans, and company priorities.
- Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, including occupancy, revenue growth, expense management, NOI achievement, resident satisfaction, and asset preservation.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and capital planning processes across the portfolio.
- Analyze financial, operational, and market trends to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance long-term asset value.
- Partner with Revenue Operations and Asset Management to optimize pricing, leasing strategy, and portfolio performance.
- Present portfolio performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Executive Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, develop, and inspire Directors, Regional Managers, and Associate Regional Managers to achieve exceptional business results and build high-performing teams.
- Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and operational priorities across the portfolio.
- Drive succession planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and talent retention initiatives.
- Coach senior leaders to strengthen business acumen, decision-making, and overall leadership effectiveness.
- Partner with Human Resources and Talent Management to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
Operational Excellence & Resident Experience
- Ensure consistent execution of operational standards and performance expectations across all communities.
- Drive portfolio-wide strategies that improve operational efficiency, resident satisfaction, retention, and financial performance.
- Oversee community transitions and integration efforts, ensuring newly acquired assets successfully adopt Core operating standards and expectations.
- Ensure communities maintain exceptional standards related to maintenance, physical asset condition, curb appeal, and resident experience.
- Monitor key performance indicators and hold leadership teams accountable for achieving portfolio objectives.
Risk Management & Strategic Partnership
- Provide executive oversight of operational, regulatory, legal, financial, and reputational risk across the portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, Fair Housing requirements, company policies, and operational standards.
- Partner with Asset Management, Revenue Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Facilities, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to drive portfolio success.
- Lead response efforts related to significant operational issues, compliance matters, emergencies, and business continuity events.
- Serve as a key operational advisor on portfolio performance, organizational strategy, acquisitions, property transitions, and business initiatives.
Other Duties
- Travel regularly to support portfolio operations, acquisitions, community transitions, leadership development, and company initiatives.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by executive leadership.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ideally, You'll Have:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multifamily or student housing operations, including at least 5 years in a regional or above role.
- A Bachelor’s degree (preferred); or in lieu of a degree, 15+ years of relevant leadership experience in property management.
- A proven track record of portfolio performance management, including NOI growth, occupancy optimization, and operational excellence.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, capital planning, and portfolio performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and coach multi-layered, high-performing teams across dispersed markets, while fostering strong group dynamics and a positive, performance-driven culture.
- Experience navigating cross-functional partnerships with departments like Revenue Management, Asset Management, Training, and Marketing.
- A high-energy leadership style that is influential, collaborative, and action-oriented—you lead from the front and inspire others to follow.
- Proven decision-making ability rooted in operational expertise and strategic insight.
- A customer-first mindset, with strong service instincts and a talent for balancing resident satisfaction with operational needs.
- A genuine passion for developing people, creating succession pipelines, and promoting a diverse and inclusive leadership culture that supports long-term organizational success.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to tailor messaging to executives, site teams, and external stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of property management systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) and digital operational tools.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support onsite teams and company initiatives.
You’ll Crush It If:
- You don’t just manage metrics - you inspire operational greatness across communities by aligning people, process, and purpose.
- You’re a data-driven decision-maker who can pivot strategy in real-time based on performance trends, market conditions, and team needs.
- Adaptability and resilience - you thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and remain steady in the face of change.
- You're a culture carrier who energizes regional and community leaders through recognition, empowerment, and transparent communication.
- You’re known for transforming underperforming assets and regions through thoughtful leadership, accountability, and innovative problem-solving.
- You’re passionate about resident experience and understand that community engagement and retention are the heart of a successful portfolio.
- You embrace feedback, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and push for continuous improvement at every level from policies to people development.
- You bring emotional intelligence and operational rigor, balancing empathy with expectations to elevate team performance and satisfaction.
Organizational Structure
Reports to: Executive Vice President - Property Operations and Experience
Direct Reports: Director(s), Regional Manager(s), and Associate Regional 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.
Pay Range: USD $170,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Compensation: Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, typically 25% of base salary, based on individual and organizational performance, as well as long-term incentive opportunities.
Compensation Disclosure:
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.
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.
Benefits That Matter:
- A culture that provides you a sense of belonging
- Competitive pay that values your contributions
- Annual incentive to reward your achievements
- Paid unlimited PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
- Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
- Paid Family Leave Plan that begins after 90 days
- Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
- Monthly workshop weeks; less 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 Regional Vice President, Property Management – Student Housing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of student housing communities, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and resident satisfaction. This role leads Directors, Regional Managers, and Associate Regional Managers while partnering with Asset Management, Revenue Operations, and Executive Leadership to maximize asset value and achieve portfolio objectives.
The Regional Vice President is responsible for portfolio performance, organizational effectiveness, acquisitions, property transitions, and integration efforts, exercising significant independent judgment in business, operational, financial, and people-related decisions.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Portfolio & Financial Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership for an assigned portfolio of student housing communities, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives, business plans, and company priorities.
- Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, including occupancy, revenue growth, expense management, NOI achievement, resident satisfaction, and asset preservation.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and capital planning processes across the portfolio.
- Analyze financial, operational, and market trends to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance long-term asset value.
- Partner with Revenue Operations and Asset Management to optimize pricing, leasing strategy, and portfolio performance.
- Present portfolio performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Executive Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, develop, and inspire Directors, Regional Managers, and Associate Regional Managers to achieve exceptional business results and build high-performing teams.
- Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and operational priorities across the portfolio.
- Drive succession planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and talent retention initiatives.
- Coach senior leaders to strengthen business acumen, decision-making, and overall leadership effectiveness.
- Partner with Human Resources and Talent Management to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
Operational Excellence & Resident Experience
- Ensure consistent execution of operational standards and performance expectations across all communities.
- Drive portfolio-wide strategies that improve operational efficiency, resident satisfaction, retention, and financial performance.
- Oversee community transitions and integration efforts, ensuring newly acquired assets successfully adopt Core operating standards and expectations.
- Ensure communities maintain exceptional standards related to maintenance, physical asset condition, curb appeal, and resident experience.
- Monitor key performance indicators and hold leadership teams accountable for achieving portfolio objectives.
Risk Management & Strategic Partnership
- Provide executive oversight of operational, regulatory, legal, financial, and reputational risk across the portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, Fair Housing requirements, company policies, and operational standards.
- Partner with Asset Management, Revenue Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Facilities, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to drive portfolio success.
- Lead response efforts related to significant operational issues, compliance matters, emergencies, and business continuity events.
- Serve as a key operational advisor on portfolio performance, organizational strategy, acquisitions, property transitions, and business initiatives.
Other Duties
- Travel regularly to support portfolio operations, acquisitions, community transitions, leadership development, and company initiatives.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by executive leadership.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ideally, You'll Have:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multifamily or student housing operations, including at least 5 years in a regional or above role.
- A Bachelor’s degree (preferred); or in lieu of a degree, 15+ years of relevant leadership experience in property management.
- A proven track record of portfolio performance management, including NOI growth, occupancy optimization, and operational excellence.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, capital planning, and portfolio performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and coach multi-layered, high-performing teams across dispersed markets, while fostering strong group dynamics and a positive, performance-driven culture.
- Experience navigating cross-functional partnerships with departments like Revenue Management, Asset Management, Training, and Marketing.
- A high-energy leadership style that is influential, collaborative, and action-oriented—you lead from the front and inspire others to follow.
- Proven decision-making ability rooted in operational expertise and strategic insight.
- A customer-first mindset, with strong service instincts and a talent for balancing resident satisfaction with operational needs.
- A genuine passion for developing people, creating succession pipelines, and promoting a diverse and inclusive leadership culture that supports long-term organizational success.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to tailor messaging to executives, site teams, and external stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of property management systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) and digital operational tools.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support onsite teams and company initiatives.
You’ll Crush It If:
- You don’t just manage metrics - you inspire operational greatness across communities by aligning people, process, and purpose.
- You’re a data-driven decision-maker who can pivot strategy in real-time based on performance trends, market conditions, and team needs.
- Adaptability and resilience - you thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and remain steady in the face of change.
- You're a culture carrier who energizes regional and community leaders through recognition, empowerment, and transparent communication.
- You’re known for transforming underperforming assets and regions through thoughtful leadership, accountability, and innovative problem-solving.
- You’re passionate about resident experience and understand that community engagement and retention are the heart of a successful portfolio.
- You embrace feedback, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and push for continuous improvement at every level from policies to people development.
- You bring emotional intelligence and operational rigor, balancing empathy with expectations to elevate team performance and satisfaction.
Organizational Structure
Reports to: Executive Vice President - Property Operations and Experience
Direct Reports: Director(s), Regional Manager(s), and Associate Regional 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.
Pay Range: USD $170,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Compensation: Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, typically 25% of base salary, based on individual and organizational performance, as well as long-term incentive opportunities.
Compensation Disclosure:
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Regional Vice President Jobs
Target employers with established immigration programs
Large multinationals and Fortune 500 companies sponsor Regional Vice Presidents far more consistently than mid-size firms. They have in-house legal teams, existing H-1B visa infrastructure, and leadership hiring budgets that absorb sponsorship costs without internal debate.
Lead with business impact, not just credentials
Visa petitions for senior roles succeed when the job offer demonstrates measurable business need. Quantify your leadership impact with revenue figures, team size, and regional P&L ownership. This directly strengthens the specialty occupation case USCIS evaluates.
Understand the specialty occupation requirement for executive roles
USCIS scrutinizes senior management positions. Your role must require a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Strategic, cross-functional leadership positions supported by an MBA or industry-specific degree typically satisfy this standard more cleanly.
Negotiate sponsorship before signing
Regional VP offers move fast, and sponsorship terms are easier to negotiate before you sign. Confirm the employer will cover H-1B filing fees, premium processing if needed, and attorney costs. Get this in writing as part of your offer documentation.
Use an L-1A if you're transferring within a multinational
If your employer has international offices and you've managed teams abroad for at least one year, the L-1A intracompany transferee visa is often faster and cap-exempt. For Regional VP roles, this can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely.
Premium processing matters more at the senior level
Senior hires often have hard start dates tied to fiscal cycles or board approvals. Ask your employer to file with premium processing, which guarantees a USCIS decision within 15 business days and removes uncertainty from your onboarding timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Regional Vice President role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the petition needs to be structured carefully. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Regional VP roles in finance, technology, healthcare, and operations typically qualify when the employer documents that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond general management ability.
Does my degree field need to match the Regional Vice President role?
It needs to be directly related, not identical. A Regional VP of Finance with an accounting or economics degree is a clean match. A Regional VP of Sales with a marketing or business degree also typically works. Where petitions run into trouble is when the degree field has no clear connection to the specific regional function the role manages. An MBA is particularly useful here because it broadly supports senior business leadership positions across industries.
Is the L-1A visa a better option than the H-1B for this role?
For Regional Vice Presidents already employed by a multinational company, the L-1A is often the stronger path. It's cap-exempt, so there's no lottery, and it's specifically designed for executives and managers transferring within the same organization. You need to have worked for a qualifying affiliate or subsidiary abroad for at least one continuous year within the past three years. It also creates a more direct pathway to an EB-1C green card.
What H-1B approval rates look like for senior leadership roles?
Approval rates for senior leadership and management occupations have historically been above 80% for initial petitions filed by established employers with complete documentation. Denials at the Regional VP level typically stem from specialty occupation challenges, where USCIS argues the role could be performed by someone without a degree in a specific field. Employers who document internal job postings, industry norms, and degree requirements for comparable roles significantly reduce this risk.
Where can I find Regional Vice President jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most senior executive job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, which means you spend significant time on roles that won't move forward for visa candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, listing Regional VP and other senior roles where employers have confirmed sponsorship openness. Filtering by role level and industry on Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities where your visa status won't disqualify you at the first screening call.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional Vice President jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.