Senior Real Estate Strategy & Development Executive

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee Knoxville is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate Strategy and Development to lead strategic planning, acquisitions, and development initiatives. This role governs complex transactions, partnerships, and governance, guiding long‑term campus growth and asset management.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in strategic real estate leadership, strong financial acumen, and experience advising senior executives.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with experience translating opportunities into institutional strategy.
• Strong negotiation and advisory capabilities with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading complex real estate transactions and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the university's long-range real estate strategy aligned with the campus master plan.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Lead financial analysis, valuation, feasibility studies, and due diligence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Real estate market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Real Estate

Master's in Business/Real Estate Development (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Argus

CapitalIQ

Job description

University of Tennessee Knoxville is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate Strategy and Development to lead strategic planning, acquisitions, and development initiatives. This role governs complex transactions, partnerships, and governance, guiding long‑term campus growth and asset management.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in strategic real estate leadership, strong financial acumen, and experience advising senior executives.