Executive Director, Shenehon Center Real Estate

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Executive Director, Shenehon Center for Real Estate (Program Director I) position within the Opus College of Business.

This position requires a high level of flexibility and mobility. While the executive director will maintain a primary connection to the university and the Shenehon Center for Real Estate, much of the work will occur off-campus at meetings, events, and engagements within the business community. The role is not considered a traditional remote position; however, it is not exclusively office-based. The executive director should expect a mix of on-campus presence and off-site professional activities, with occasional local travel as needed.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $93,000 to $100,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

The executive director leads the Shenehon Center for Real Estate. In collaboration with the academic director of Real Estate Studies, the director co-develops the Center’s strategic plan, mission, and strategic priorities. The executive director is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and administering Center programs and outreach in several areas:
Strategic partnerships/collaborations, fundraising/sponsor ships, educational engagements and events, outreach and promotion, and integration with OCB faculty and academic programs connected to real estate. The executive director also implements and manages critical administrative and operational processes related to communication, resource management, and promotion of the Center.

The executive director plays a substantial role in developing productive relationships and effective communications with several critical audiences, including strategic business partners, the Center’s Advisory Board, and the University of St. Thomas faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

The executive director may undertake some travel and will require remote access to have the capability to remain in contact with other Center and OCB staff and faculty.

This position is eligible for the Remote Access Allowance.

• Leads the Shenehon Center for Real Estate in collaboration with the academic director of Real Estate. Works collaboratively with the academic director to identify, create, and implement strategic plans to enhance Center effectiveness and impact through the creation of educational opportunities and strategic partnerships that promote and support Real Estate Studies to the academic community, students, and the business public.
• Leads the…