VP, Real Estate Strategy & Development

NACUA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the role of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate Strategy and Development. This executive will shape UT Knoxville's real estate portfolio, guide strategic acquisitions, development initiatives, and public-private partnerships in alignment with the campus master plan.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep expertise in real estate finance, development, and stakeholder engagement, able to collaborate with university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of experience in commercial or institutional real estate, higher education, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate strategy, development, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, valuation, due diligence, public-private partnerships, and financing models.
• Experience leading complex real estate initiatives, transactions, and negotiations supported by financial analysis, feasibility studies, and investment modeling.
• Ability to advise executive leadership, influence decision-making, and present recommendations to senior administrators, governing boards, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic real estate initiatives.
• Identify and advance acquisition and development opportunities.
• Lead financial analysis, due diligence, and feasibility assessments.
• Manage acquisitions, dispositions, and redevelopment.
• Advise senior leadership on market opportunities and risks.
• Support long-range campus growth planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Real estate strategy

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public-private partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the role of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate Strategy and Development. This executive will shape UT Knoxville's real estate portfolio, guide strategic acquisitions, development initiatives, and public-private partnerships in alignment with the campus master plan.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep expertise in real estate finance, development, and stakeholder engagement, able to collaborate with university