Facilities Asset Director

About Mass Art

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass Art), is the nation’s first and only independent, free‑standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We have spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world‑class art and design education is an option for every deserving student.

Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls about 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Mass Art is seeking a strategic and data‑driven Facilities Asset Director to oversee a diverse portfolio of academic, residential, and real property assets. This pivotal role is responsible for driving asset‑level performance, executing long‑term capital and business plans, and ensuring that our physical footprint supports the college’s mission of creative excellence. The Director will act as the primary lead for the portfolio’s financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic evolution.

• Strategic Asset Leadership:
  Lead the development and execution of asset‑level business plans, including strategies for leasing, capital improvements, and operations. Monitor building and space usage data to provide data‑backed recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis:
  Build and maintain financial models to evaluate asset management initiatives and value‑add opportunities. Track and keep up to date development in the Longwood area and with the other Colleges of the Fenway.
• Vendor Management:
  Coordinate and work in partnership with the AVP for Facilities to manage in‑house and third‑party property managers and vendors to ensure compliance, cost control, and high standards of facility maintenance.
• Site Performance:
  Conduct regular walk‑throughs to assess physical property conditions and verify operational performance.
• Lease & Space Management:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to execute space leases and renewals (e.g., Tree House Residence/Carbon Health, Artist Residence/Sodexo, and SOWA district gallery space). Conduct “rehab vs. build vs. lease” analyses for additional space needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  Significant progressive Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) experience in Real Estate, Higher Education, or Healthcare institutions.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling software; experience with property management software.

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing external partnerships.
• Solid understanding of building systems, construction management, and CAPEX budgeting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a mission‑driven, public‑sector environment.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion.

• Master’s degree or professional certification (CFA, PMP, etc.).
• Experience working with state agencies such as DCAMM, MSCBA, or Mass Development.

$ – $ annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Mass Art provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy‑related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. Mass Art complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.