Management, Project & Program Management, Corporate Strategy

Chief Redevelopment Officer Grade:18

Non-Bargaining UnitFLSA:
ExemptBASIC FUNCTION The Chief Redevelopment Officer provides strategic leadership for campus redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and community-based development initiatives that advance the mission of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) while strengthening the communities served by its campuses. The position develops strategic partnerships and redevelopment opportunities that maximize System assets, support economic and workforce development, and enhance campus vitality.

Working collaboratively with System and campus leadership, municipalities, state agencies, legislators, private developers, and community partners, the Chief Redevelopment Officer identifies and advances redevelopment opportunities, aligns diverse stakeholders around shared objectives, and coordinates initiatives from concept through implementation. Through strategic alliances, innovative redevelopment strategies, and responsible stewardship of System resources, the Chief Redevelopment Officer helps position VSCS campuses as enduring educational, economic, and community assets for Vermont.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Campus Revitalization Strategy (25%)Lead the development of long-range revitalization strategies for each campus that align academic programming, workforce development, community needs, and long-term institutional strategy.
2. Community & Government Relationships (20%)Develop trusted relationships with:legislatorsmunicipalitiesregional planning commissions economic development organizations nonprofit organizations commercial developers state agencies

Identify and cultivate opportunities that strengthen the System’s campuses and their surrounding communities.
3. Executive Coordination & Stakeholder Alignment (10%)Serve as the primary coordinator among System and campus leaders, municipalities, legislators, developers, and external parties to align priorities, resolve barriers, facilitate timely decision-making, and maintain momentum across campus revitalization initiatives.
4. Strategic Real Estate Development (20%)Lead the evaluation and advancement of adaptive reuse, redevelopment, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, public-private partnerships, financial feasibility analyses, and other strategic real estate initiatives.
5. Project Advancement & Implementation (15%)Serve as the System's owner's representative for redevelopment initiatives by coordinating consultants, campus leaders, regulatory agencies, and external parties from concept through implementation while maintaining alignment with System priorities.
6. Portfolio Governance & Performance (10%)Maintain a prioritized pipeline of opportunities, prepare executive recommendations, coordinate Board materials, and monitor outcomes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is received from the Chief Financial and Operating Officer. The Director works collaboratively with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, campus leadership, and external stakeholders to advance campus and community revitalization initiatives and achieve shared institutional objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No direct supervisory responsibility. Coordinates the work of cross-functional project teams consisting of System and campus leaders, facilities personnel, external consultants, architects, developers, municipal officials, and community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, planning, real estate, economic development, architecture, engineering, higher education administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in one or more of the following: campus planning, real estate development, economic development, public administration, facilities planning, capital planning, strategic alliances, or related fields.

Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Experience developing and managing strategic alliances with governmental agencies, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, private-sector partners, or community organizations.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate complex business, financial, and development opportunities and present recommendations to executive leadership.

Demonstrated ability to build consensus and lead initiatives through influence rather than direct authority.

Demonstrated success advancing complex initiatives from concept through implementation by coordinating diverse stakeholders and achieving measurable outcomes.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Vermont.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in a related field.

Experience in higher education or another complex public-sector environment.

Knowledge of Vermont land use, permitting, environmental, and development processes.

Experience with public-private partnerships,…