Associate Director of Real Estate Strategy

Zeta Charter Schools • New York City, NY

317d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 10034. 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.

Requirements

• 4-5+ years of experience in roles requiring strong project management and organizational skills.
• Real estate project management experience is highly regarded, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate financing efforts, including leveraging bonds and other financial instruments to fund acquisitions and development projects.
• Collaborate with real estate brokers to source potential property deals for new school buildings.
• Actively engage with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and leadership, to analyze each deal.
• Lead (or support) negotiations with property owners and brokers to secure facilities under favorable terms.
• Design and implement robust tracking systems to manage real estate opportunities and transactions.
• Excel in internal and external communications, maintaining clear, persuasive, and frequent contact.
• Conduct research as needed, aggregate and synthesize data and insights into concise, actionable memos.
• Support the work of others on the team and take on new projects and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Competitive compensation.
• MacBook Air.
• Zeta swag.
• Specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone.
• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine.
• NYC's finest sweet treats.
• Team outings.
• Clear pathway to professional growth.
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates.
• Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team.
• Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees