Vice President or Director, Student Housing / Multifamily

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Kayne Anderson Real Estate is seeking a Vice President/Director of Asset Management of Student Housing / Multifamily to oversee a portfolio of multifamily and student housing assets, including stabilized assets, repositioning, ground-up development, and redevelopment projects. The position reports to the Senior Managing Director and Managing Director of Asset Management, who oversee the Student Housing and Multifamily sector vertical. The role involves monitoring investment and property performance, managing operating partner relationships, guiding property-level strategy and operations, and coordinating internal teams to execute business plans. The position includes travel to portfolio properties, expected to average approximately two days per week. Kayne Anderson Real Estate manages approximately $21 billion in assets and is part of Kayne Anderson, an alternative investment management firm with over $41 billion in assets and more than 41 years of experience. The real estate firm has more than 130 professionals and invests across sectors including medical office, seniors housing, off-campus student housing, multifamily housing, self-storage, and light industrial. Company asset figures are as of April 30, 2026.

Requirements

At least 15 years of relevant real estate experience, including 10 or more years in multifamily or student housing real estate asset management.
Strong operational skills and willingness to be a hands-on member of the Asset Management team.
Strategic perspective, including experience developing investment strategies and strong execution capabilities.
Strong financial, analytical, and computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.
Sound judgment and ability to identify relevant questions and important issues when evaluating situations.
Self-motivated, able to make independent decisions while working within the group's goals and policies.
Genuine desire to excel in work execution and passion for the role.
Strong interest in working with the Kayne team and leveraging external resources to achieve exceptional results.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at operating platforms and with operating partners.
Experience negotiating third-party contracts.
Experience with asset management platforms and software packages.

Responsibilities

Monitor and report on financial and operating performance of assets against business plans and original underwriting.
Travel to portfolio properties to assess real estate condition, capital plans, on-site property management, joint-venture partner engagement, and market performance; expected travel averages approximately two days per week.
Manage and develop relationships with operating partners and other third parties, representing Kayne Anderson Real Estate in the market.
Update revenue, expenses, and overall strategy in real time to maximize property-level performance.
Track property-specific critical dates and deliverables, including tax management, annual audits, accounting deliverables, debt maturities and covenant compliance, development and construction issues, leasing targets, and timing.
Provide significant property-level engagement and guidance to property management teams.
Engage in property branding, programming, and lease-up strategy, and manage marketing firms in coordination with management companies and/or joint-venture partners.
Project asset performance through refinancing, renovations, and redevelopments.
Supervise development and renovation projects with support from the internal construction management department and operating partners.
Coordinate internal legal, accounting, construction, and capital markets processes to execute business plans.
Work with the underwriting and acquisition team to evaluate potential investments.
Track industry trends and adjust property business plans as needed.
Use industry relationships with operators, managers, consultants, and other contacts to evaluate markets, identify solutions, and develop strategies for prospective and existing properties.
Participate in industry organizations and events.