Associate Director of Real Estate Acquisition - New York, United States - Zeta Charter Schools

Zeta Charter Schools

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Follow your passion:

Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students.

We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning.

We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the
Bronx and Upper Manhattan. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in _every_ community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children.

Our Network office is located at 401 W 218th St.

, New York, NY Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule:

we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team's scope of work permits.

Deliver powerful results:

To achieve our vision, we are searching for a stellar
Associate Director of Real Estate Acquisition with at least 3-5+ years of experience in roles requiring strong project management and organizational skills in fast-paced work environments.

Real estate project management experience will be highly regarded, but not required.

As the Associate Director of Real Estate Acquisition, you will drive the acquisition and sourcing of Zeta's private facilities to ensure that all our students have beautiful learning spaces to support our growth across the entire network.

Responsibilities:

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Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Collaborate with real estate brokers to source potential property deals for new school buildings, efficiently organize and assess each option, and work closely with the internal team to identify the most viable properties that align with Zeta's strategic goals and schooling needs
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Actively engage with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and leadership (CEO, COO), to analyze each deal and assess it against our strategic and financial needs
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Negotiation and Acquisition: Lead (or support) negotiations with property owners and brokers to secure facilities under terms that are favorable to Zeta, leveraging strong negotiation skills to achieve the best possible outcomes
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Systems and Process Development: Design and implement robust tracking systems to manage real estate opportunities and transactions, ensuring high levels of organization and the ability to retrieve and analyze information quickly and effectively
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Communication and Relationship Management: Excel in internal and external communications, maintaining clear, persuasive, and frequent contact to move quickly on securing deals
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Growth Planning and Modeling: Model out student growth to inform building and facility location and needs, ensuring that Zeta's Real Estate goals support our overall growth strategy

Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startupup team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed

Join our purpose-driven community:

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience.

At Zeta:

We are passionate about our mission of providing worldclass education to all students
We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback
We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them
We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment
We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details
We are caring and put team over individual at all times

We are hiring for an immediate opening. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $115,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.

How does Zeta invest in you?:

We offer great benefits: