Assistant Vice Chancellor, Real Estate Strategy

Society for College and University Planning; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate Strategy and Development to lead comprehensive real estate strategy, acquisitions, and development aligned with the campus master plan. You will direct complex transactions, build partnerships with government, developers, and community leaders, and guide long-term asset planning.

The role requires strategic thinking, expertise in real estate finance, and a proven ability to work with senior executives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Public Administration, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 10 years' experience in commercial, institutional, public-sector, healthcare, higher education, or economic development real estate.
• Expertise in acquisitions, development, leasing, valuation, financing, and public-private partnerships.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including feasibility analysis and investment modeling.
• Demonstrated success leading complex transactions and development initiatives.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience advising senior executives, governing boards, and public officials.
• The ability to balance vision, strategy, risk management, and execution within a large and complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategic real estate initiatives that support university growth and mission advancement.
• Identifying, evaluating, and advancing acquisition and development opportunities.
• Leading negotiations involving acquisitions, leases, development agreements, easements, and related transactions.
• Evaluating ownership models, financing approaches, and governance structures.
• Coordinating and managing legal, financial, brokerage, appraisal, and consulting partners.
• Collaborating with university departments and system stakeholders on project planning and execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Public Administration, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate Development, Public Administration, or a related field

Juris Doctor degree with emphasis in real estate, contracts, or development law

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate Strategy and Development to lead comprehensive real estate strategy, acquisitions, and development aligned with the campus master plan. You will direct complex transactions, build partnerships with government, developers, and community leaders, and guide long-term asset planning.

The role requires strategic thinking, expertise in real estate finance, and a proven ability to work with senior executives and