Director of Asset Management

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of technical education, training, and experience. Must have 7-10 years of experience in the management and investment of real estate assets, including negotiating leases and purchase agreements, conducting hold/sell analyses, performing due diligence and feasibility analyses, and developing long-term economic plans for properties. An MBA is preferred but not required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Extensive experience including negotiating leases and purchase agreements, conducting hold/sell analyses, performing due diligence and feasibility analyses, and long-term economic plans for properties.
• Strong understanding of present value/IRR calculations, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to think analytically.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to multiple stakeholders, and extremely effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, a high degree of discretion and judgment, and the ability to resolve complex challenges with diplomacy.
• Self-starter, highly-motivated who can work independently and on cross-functional teams, prioritize, take initiative in originating transactions with a sense of urgency, all with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and relate University policies and regulatory controls.
• Proficiency in computerized spreadsheets and word processing programs.

COMPENSATION:
This person will earn a market-competitive and performance-driven compensation package. This position will enjoy the many benefits of being a part of this world-class University.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, frequent stand/walk, and use a telephone.
• Occasionally write by hand, occasionally lift/carry/push/pull objects that up to 10 pounds, grasp lightly/fine manipulations.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

1. WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position may entail occasional overnight travel (10-20% travel out of town) and participation in some evening events. 
• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.