Boston University
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RENTAL OPERATIONS, Office of Real Estate
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RENTAL OPERATIONS, Office of Real Estate
Boston University – Charles River Campus, Boston, MA (Full‑time, Regular)
Salary Grade 51: approximately $156,432 – $234,648 (est. based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, and internal pay comparison).
Responsibilities 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 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, pursuing the University’s mission while balancing revenue generation with 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—analysts, salespersons, and property managers—providing technical leadership to achieve departmental goals. The incumbent works closely with campus partners—including Facilities Management & Operations, Medical Campus leadership, General Counsel, Risk Management, and Government & Community Relations—and engages external partners such as brokers, attorneys, property managers, and other specialists.
Required Skills
MBA strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Salary Grade 51: approximately $156,432 – $234,648 (est. based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, and internal pay comparison).
Responsibilities 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 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, pursuing the University’s mission while balancing revenue generation with 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—analysts, salespersons, and property managers—providing technical leadership to achieve departmental goals. The incumbent works closely with campus partners—including Facilities Management & Operations, Medical Campus leadership, General Counsel, Risk Management, and Government & Community Relations—and engages external partners such as brokers, attorneys, property managers, and other specialists.
Required Skills
MBA strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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