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22-Jan-2024
Campus Services
64834BR
Job Summary
Reporting to the Managing Director of HUHRE, the Director of Commercial and University Leasing plays a pivotal role by managing and overseeing all leasing operations for commercial spaces and university properties within the HRE portfolio and by providing relevant advisory services to other University departments. Leading a team of 5 and working closely with other unit Directors, this role is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and execution of leasing initiatives, ensuring optimal utilization of HUHRE’s commercial, retail, and institutional real estate portfolio in a manner consistent with organizational and University goals.
The Director of Commercial and University Leasing is additionally responsible for setting strategy and advising University partners on the leasing and use of University space in owned and non-Harvard owned properties. The Director is responsible for Harvard University’s commercial and university lease activity and leads complex negotiations and transactions either directly or in concert with trusted 3rd party advisors, ensuring that University programmatic, financial and placemaking goals are satisfied and held in appropriate balance.
The Director has responsibility for revenue totaling approximately $100 million through over 350 tenancies and will develop and manage leasing budgets, monitor financial performance, and assess the impact of leasing strategies on revenue generation and cost-efficiency, implementing innovative leasing models to optimize revenue streams and align with University goals.
Position Description
Build and Lead a Strong Team
Forge Effective Strategic Relationships
Job specific responsibilities continued in “Additional Information”
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate management, finance, or related field or equivalent experience required. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with leasing, asset management or development or an equivalent combination of experience. Leadership experience with commercial and/or University real estate at scale.
Demonstrated knowledge of real estate issues and their application in a complex multi-site organization. Deep knowledge of local real estate market. Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams. Proven conceptual, analytical, and interpersonal skills to effectively implement policies and programs. Demonstrated success in maintaining long-term strategic focus while ensuring day to day transactional objectives. Ability to balance multiple objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working Conditions
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
This position offers a hybrid work week, with 4 days on-campus and 1 day remote.
Additional Information
Drive Excellence and Compliance
Unit Summary
Harvard University Housing & Real Estate (HUHRE) is a department of Harvard Campus Services, a multi-department organization within Harvard’s Central Administration. HUHRE supports the University’s mission teaching and research by offering an array of housing and real estate services to the University community.
These services include, but are not limited to:
Harvard Real Estate (HRE) is a team within Harvard University Housing & Real Estate. The mission of HRE is to provide exemplary stewardship, strategy, and services to the University, including leasing, space planning, acquisitions/dispositions, due diligence, property management and asset management. HRE is directly responsible for approximately 100 buildings spanning ~3.8M square feet in Boston, Cambridge, Southborough, Shrewsbury and Kittery, ME. Properties include historic buildings, a wide variety of commercial office properties, a vacation rental property and two hotels.
HRE also provides specialized real estate advisory services, primarily in lease administration, negotiation, and space planning to support and complement real estate activities undertaken by Harvard Schools and business units occupying spaces in non-university owned assets.
Harvard University Housing & Real Estate and Harvard Campus Services are committed to cultivating an organization that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
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Department Office Location
USA – MA – Cambridge
Job Code
329060 Facilities & Oper Manager
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
Harvard Real Estate
Union
00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Employment, Identity
Schedule
Hybrid schedule, 4 days on Campus, 1 day remote
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO 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 status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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