Asset Management Analyst

Asset Management Analyst

The Asset Management Analyst delivers comprehensive real estate asset management, financial analysis, and project execution across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties within the Harvard Housing and Real Estate portfolio. Responsibilities include decision making and implementing asset management initiatives, building and maintaining financial models to evaluate cash flow and leasing scenarios; providing input on acquisitions and dispositions through underwriting and due diligence; and broadly assisting the development group.

The position also requires close collaboration across the HUHRE organization, development of standardized processes, and clear communication of insights through presentations and reports to senior leadership. Additional duties involve self-directed market research, lease administration, and contributing to broader departmental initiatives that support overall portfolio performance and strategic goals.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop, prioritize, and implement recommendations for University leadership arising from ongoing asset management analysis (e.g., financial performance, utilization, and market positioning) to drive the economic performance and long-term value of the University's real estate portfolio.
• Establish, document, and refine scalable asset management policies, procedures, and standards that can be easily replicated across the University's diverse real estate holding, ensuring consistent practices.
• Serve as the primary connector between HUHRE Operations, Leasing, and Finance—owning cross-functional workflows, resolving intersecting priorities, and leading cross-team initiatives that align asset strategies, operational execution, and financial objectives across the portfolio.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Degree in real estate, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in real estate, planning, development or related field; related coursework could qualify as experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong teaming and collaboration skills, including virtual collaboration with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Ability to deliver and interpret qualitative and quantitative research data and synthesize information into meaningful and actionable recommendations and results.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multi-faceted projects in a complex setting.
• Familiarity with a range of real estate asset types including lab, office, residential, hotel and retail/restaurant uses.
• Experience with Commonwealth of Massachusetts and City of Boston or Cambridge permitting processes.
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines with keen attention to detail.
• Flexible, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while confidently interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization and externally.
• Thorough and accurate and takes ownership of every task assigned, ensuring its successful completion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Sense of humor.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, References

Other Information:

Emergency Status Designation: Normal

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Work Format Details: This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits: Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

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