Director of Real Estate Operations and Planning

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2026021
Agency: University of Charleston
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Class Code:: UP03
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Real Estate Operations and Planning is a pivotal role responsible for managing all aspects of the College's real estate portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Business Affairs/CFO, the Director will lead strategic planning, acquisition, disposition, leasing, and development initiatives that align with the College's academic and operational goals. This role involves close collaboration with college leadership, external stakeholders, and various departments to optimize the use and value of the institution's real estate assets.

Strategic Leadership:

• Drive efforts to identify and secure off-campus real estate solutions to meet the College's needs, including Student, Academic, Research, and Administrative spaces.

• Serve as the College's liaison to the City of Charleston, the South Carolina Department of Administration's Real Property Services Division, corporate real estate development, advisors & law firms, neighborhood partner organizations, and residents.

• Negotiate leases, resolve landlord disputes, and ensure that off-campus spaces are optimized for College use.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports the college's long-term goals, mission, and objectives.

Innovative Development:

• Identify and develop opportunities to transform underused real estate assets into valuable resources, such as student housing, parking, academic and administrative spaces.

• Lead these initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with College goals and objectives.

• Conduct long-term real estate planning to identify opportunities for growth, consolidation, and optimization of current assets.

Property Acquisition and Management:

• Oversee the acquisition and disposition of real estate properties, managing external real estate advisors, conducting negotiations, and overseeing property closings.

• Ensure properties are prepared for their intended use and manage compliance with program requirements.

• Serve as the College's advisor for gifts of real property, evaluating potential gifts, recommending acceptance, and overseeing management and disposition of accepted properties.

• Maintain an inventory of all real estate holdings and leases, tracking key metrics and performance indicators.
Off-Campus Property Oversight:

• Manage all College-owned off-campus real estate, ensuring properties are maintained to promote occupancy and optimize financial performance.

• Coordinate activities with College departments of Lease Management and Facilities Planning to ensure seamless operations.

• Coordinate with CofC Foundation Property Management to ensure consistency with College property management goals and initiatives.
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Compliance and Legal Expertise:

• Maintain expertise in legal, financial, and economic concepts related to real estate transactions, including property rights, ownership, financing, leasing, and evaluation.

• Keep abreast of state policies and procedures, including those of the South Carolina Office of the State Engineer, Office of Real Property Services, and the City of Charleston, and the City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review.

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, including IBC and ADA laws, as well as OSE design and construction policies.

Project Management:

• Collaborate on planning and coordination with Facilities Management on all aspects of construction and renovation projects in College facilities.

• Manage multiple, moderately complex ongoing real estate projects while planning for future…