Executive Director, Real Estate Center

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Center for Real Estate seeks an Executive Director to lead the university-wide Real Estate Center within Fisher College of Business. The role is responsible for strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and securing membership support, while expanding engagement among alumni, partners, students, and the wider real estate community.

The Executive Director will drive financial performance, grow revenue, and strengthen relationships with local, state, and national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education/experience; 10 years in real estate senior executive capacity; strong interpersonal and written communication.
• Public speaking ability; ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and external organizations.
• Excellent leadership; financial management experience; broad knowledge of current business practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration and operations of the Real Estate Center.
• Develop and implement the Center's vision and strategy.
• Raise visibility and prominence of the Center through strategic leadership and engagement.
• Expand engagement among members, corporate partners, students, alumni, and friends of the university; build a national network.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Financial management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree desired

Job description

Job Title: Executive Director, Real Estate Center

Department: Fisher College | Department of Executive Education

The Ohio State Center for Real Estate is a university-wide center housed at Fisher College of Business. The Center advances education, engagement, and knowledge sharing across the real estate community by attracting civic-minded individuals and developing their knowledge of, and passion for, real estate. Through student programming, collaboration with industry and public-sector leaders, continuing education, and knowledge-transfer opportunities, the Center strengthens partnerships with the real estate industry, fosters interdisciplinary cooperation across campus, provides students with multidisciplinary experiential learning opportunities, and creates forums where research, expertise, and insight can be shared broadly across the real estate community.

The Executive Director is responsible for cultivating and securing membership support for the Center, overseeing day-to-day administration and operations, and developing the Center’s vision and strategy. The Executive Director will raise the visibility and prominence of the Center through strategic and visionary leadership, while expanding engagement among members, corporate partners, students, alumni, and friends of the university. Responsible for financial performance of the Center and drives continued revenue growth. This role will foster industry and academic relationships that enhance the reputation of the Center and Ohio State’s real estate programs; build a national network of Ohio State alumni working in real estate; maintain relationships with significant local, state, and national professional associations; and identify market opportunities for workforce development and other Center offerings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10 years of experience in the real estate industry in a senior executive capacity, entrepreneurship and innovation, new product design, development and launch, and/ or business plan development and execution. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking skills. Ability to work with varies faculty, staff, students, and external organizations. Excellent leadership skills. Considerable experience in financial management and broad knowledge of current business practices. Ability to work with individuals from both business and academia.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent education/experience. 15 or more years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information: Location: Mason Hall (0252) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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