Inside Higher Ed
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS,Office of Real Estate
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS, Office of Real Estate
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular • Salary Grade: Grade 51
Overview The Executive Director oversees the University's revenue-generating real estate assets, leads leasing, property management, and marketing, as well as related planning functions, and directs financial and operational analysis for all University real estate activities. The incumbent manages an extensive portfolio of leases, licenses, and management agreements for a variety of property types, including multi-family, retail, office, land, and telecommunications. The Executive Director maximizes the value of the portfolio holistically in pursuit of the University's mission, considering revenue generation alongside the University's key strategic priorities such as supporting world-class, diverse faculty and cultivating community. The incumbent identifies opportunities to increase efficiency and improve rental operations through asset management skills, analytics, and property technology. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Real Estate, the Executive Director manages a team of real estate professionals, including analysts, salespersons, and property managers, providing technical leadership in pursuit of the department\'s goals. The incumbent works closely with a variety of campus partners, including Facilities Management & Operations, Medical Campus leadership, General Counsel, Risk Management, and Government and Community Relations. The Executive Director also engages external partners, including brokers, attorneys, property managers, and other real estate specialists.
Responsibilities
Lead leasing, property management, and marketing for University real estate assets.
Direct financial and operational analysis for all real estate activities.
Manage a portfolio of leases, licenses, and management agreements across property types (multi-family, retail, office, land, telecommunications).
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve rental operations through asset management, analytics, and proptech.
Provide technical leadership to a team of real estate professionals.
Collaborate with Facilities Management & Operations, Medical Campus leadership, General Counsel, Risk Management, Government and Community Relations, brokers, attorneys, and other real estate specialists.
Qualifications
MBA strongly preferred.
Experience in real estate leadership, portfolio management, and financial/operational analysis.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with cross-campus partners and external vendors.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Position Type: Full-Time/Regular • Salary Grade: Grade 51
Overview The Executive Director oversees the University's revenue-generating real estate assets, leads leasing, property management, and marketing, as well as related planning functions, and directs financial and operational analysis for all University real estate activities. The incumbent manages an extensive portfolio of leases, licenses, and management agreements for a variety of property types, including multi-family, retail, office, land, and telecommunications. The Executive Director maximizes the value of the portfolio holistically in pursuit of the University's mission, considering revenue generation alongside the University's key strategic priorities such as supporting world-class, diverse faculty and cultivating community. The incumbent identifies opportunities to increase efficiency and improve rental operations through asset management skills, analytics, and property technology. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Real Estate, the Executive Director manages a team of real estate professionals, including analysts, salespersons, and property managers, providing technical leadership in pursuit of the department\'s goals. The incumbent works closely with a variety of campus partners, including Facilities Management & Operations, Medical Campus leadership, General Counsel, Risk Management, and Government and Community Relations. The Executive Director also engages external partners, including brokers, attorneys, property managers, and other real estate specialists.
Responsibilities
Lead leasing, property management, and marketing for University real estate assets.
Direct financial and operational analysis for all real estate activities.
Manage a portfolio of leases, licenses, and management agreements across property types (multi-family, retail, office, land, telecommunications).
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve rental operations through asset management, analytics, and proptech.
Provide technical leadership to a team of real estate professionals.
Collaborate with Facilities Management & Operations, Medical Campus leadership, General Counsel, Risk Management, Government and Community Relations, brokers, attorneys, and other real estate specialists.
Qualifications
MBA strongly preferred.
Experience in real estate leadership, portfolio management, and financial/operational analysis.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with cross-campus partners and external vendors.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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