Director of Asset Management – Real Estate

Emory University

. Develop and execute asset-level and portfolio-wide strategies to enhance financial performance, support institutional missions, optimize capital allocation, mitigate risk, and ensure effective stewardship of real estate assets .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asset management and financial performance optimization, with a strong focus on portfolio management, financial analysis, and strategic planning within institutional and healthcare environments.

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Asset ManagementFinancial AnalysisPortfolio ManagementLease AdministrationRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Financial PerformanceCapital AllocationProperty ManagementAnalyticsValuationCapital PlanningOccupancy StrategiesPerformance MeasurementBudget ManagementReporting Frameworks

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSelf-DrivenAccountabilityLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointLease DatabaseReal Estate Dashboard

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced DegreeProfessional License

Industry Keywords

HealthcareHigher EducationCommercial Real EstateMixed-Use PortfoliosREITs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute asset-level and portfolio-wide strategies to enhance financial performance, support institutional missions, optimize capital allocation, mitigate risk, and ensure effective stewardship of real estate assets
Serve as a key liaison among university and health system leadership, operating units, finance, legal, development, facilities, and external partners
Support the Vice President in portfolio and asset management
Administer leases for academic, administrative, and healthcare units covering 3.5M RSF
Oversee financial management, analytics, risk assessment, property management and operations, property taxes, and gift real estate evaluation and acceptance
Manage Emory's portfolio of owned and leased properties
Establish asset management strategies to improve operational efficiency and financial returns
Monitor facility utilization, occupancy rates, and space management metrics
Oversee lease administration and landlord-tenant relationships
Implement portfolio benchmarking and performance measurement programs
Develop and maintain portfolio-wide performance metrics and reporting frameworks
Oversee operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
Prepare quarterly variance reports on portfolio performance, including net operating income, cash flow, occupancy, operating margins, capital expenditures, and EBITA metrics
Review operating assumptions, leasing plans, and capital expenditure programs
Partner with finance teams on financial reporting and strategic planning
Evaluate lease transactions, renewals, tenant expansions, and occupancy strategies
Oversee the lease database and monitor key milestone dates
Work with leasing brokers and internal stakeholders to achieve occupancy and revenue objectives
Assess tenant mix and space utilization opportunities
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational, financial, market, regulatory, and reputational risks
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, lease obligations, financing requirements, and regulatory standards
Establish and maintain an Emory Real Estate dashboard
Revamp the Office of Enterprise Real Estate website
Support internal and external communication
Serve as liaison for planned faculty and staff housing projects
Advise university and health system leadership on real estate performance and strategic initiatives
Maintain confidentiality and perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business, engineering, architecture, or a related field, and seven years of professional experience in asset management, property management, finance, banking, project management, or strategic planning, including progressive responsibilities leading complex analytics and portfolio management for complex institutional, healthcare, higher education, commercial, mixed-use portfolios, or REITs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, valuation, capital planning, leasing, and portfolio strategy
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication and reporting skills
Self-driven, personally accountable, willing to learn, and able to lead change
Advanced degree or professional license preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination