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Director of Property Management, William & Mary Real Estate Foundation

William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, United States


* Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, finance, facilities management, or a related field.* Significant experience in property management, real estate operations, or asset management (typically 5+ years).* Demonstrated experience overseeing lease management, third-party property managers, managing multi-property portfolios, and management of facility maintenance programs.* Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, expense management, and operational reporting.* Strong understanding of building systems, capital planning, and space utilization.* Proven ability to work effectively across complex, matrixed organizations.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and documentation.* Proficiency with property management systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.* Master’s degree in real estate, business administration, or a related discipline.* Experience working with university-affiliated foundations, public universities, or nonprofit real estate entities.* Familiarity with donor recognition, naming agreements, and fundraising operations.* Experience coordinating capital projects, renovations, or new development in partnership with facilities and construction teams.* Professional certifications such as CPM (Certified Property Manager), RPA (Real Property Administrator), or similar credentials.* Knowledge of higher-education governance, shared-services models, and institutionally related foundations.* Oversee day-to-day property management for WMREF-owned assets, including commercial, mixed-use, residential, and special-purpose properties.* Manage and monitor third-party property management firms, including performance standards, service levels, budgets, and contract compliance.* Coordinate leasing activity, tenant relations, rent collections, operating expenses, and service delivery to ensure efficient and professional property operations.* Manage service contracts, utilities, inspections, capital improvements, and deferred maintenance across a diverse property portfolio.* Support long-range asset planning by providing operational insight into property performance, lifecycle costs, and risk mitigation.* Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, insurance, and risk-management requirements.* Serve as primary liaison with tenants regarding maintenance, occupancy, and lease compliance.* Develop and manage annual operating budgets for assigned properties, in coordination with WMREF leadership and shared financial services.* Monitor operating performance, variances, and cash flows; prepare periodic reports and recommendations for leadership and boards.* Review invoices, service contracts, and expense allocations to ensure fiscal discipline and adherence to foundation policies.* Partner with WMF accounting and finance teams on accruals, audits, and financial reporting related to property operations.* Coordinate lease renewals, rent escalations, and resolution of disputes or issues.* Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure leases meet university and Foundation requirements.* In support of University Advancement and the affiliated Foundations of William & Mary, lead the operational execution and lifecycle management of named spaces and places.* Coordinate with the AVP for Advancement Services & Innovation, gift officers and the Office of the Recording Secretary to ensure compliance with donor intent, gift agreements, and stewardship requirements.* Partner with Facilities Management and Design & Construction to ensure accurate implementation of naming elements, signage, and donor recognition features.* Maintain authoritative records of named spaces, including naming terms, duration, restrictions, and renewal or sunset provisions.* Ensure consistency with university and affiliated foundations naming policies and procedures, branding standards, and donor recognition guidelines.* Support due diligence and feasibility assessments for proposed naming opportunities associated with new development or major renovations.### BenefitsWilliam & Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‐being and professional growth, including access to on‐campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources. Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available. #J-18808-Ljbffr