Assistant Director of Family Office

The Collier Companies is seeking an Assistant Director of Family Office!This is an on-site role, reporting out of The Collier Companies Florida Home Office in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly capable and versatile individual to join the Office of the Chair at The Collier Companies, in Gainesville, FL. This full-time role supports the Founder & Chairman, an individual with wide-ranging personal, travel, creative, academic, and business interests. The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Staff to the Office of the Chair in her role as Director of the Family Office and provide chair level oversight to multiple operating companies and a significant portfolio of real estate investments.TCC is a highly entrepreneurial, hands on principle based organization that believes in stakeholder capitalism, that we have a responsibility to all our stakeholders, in proportion to their stake, and we firmly reject Milton Friedman's thesis that the only duty a business has is to its shareholders and it is up to the marketplace to sort out the rest.TCC Mission Statement addresses our two primary stakeholders, our Customers and our Team Members & like a married couple, if they are not both winning, they are both losing."Proudly making your Home the Heart of our Business…while Supporting our Team Members in Becoming their Best Selves\"This opportunity is ideal for a resourceful professional who understands real estate and business, communicates with clarity, and is comfortable presenting to the Founder & Chairman, senior executives and others. The right candidate will combine sound judgment, strong critical thinking skills, a high EQ as well as possess initiative, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly.Perks – The Good Stuff:The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.Up to 24 days off during your first year with annual increase!Stylish TCC logo attire provided.Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.Group & supplemental life insurance policy options.Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.Career growth opportunities.Essential FunctionsReview contracts and agreements to identify key terms, inconsistencies, missing provisions, and potential business or legal risksPrepare concise summaries of obligations, deadlines, and risks for the Founder & Chairman and Chief of StaffDraft, edit, and proofread executive documents and correspondenceTranslate ideas from the Founder & Chairman and other stakeholders into engaging presentations, case studies, and exercises for university-level real estate and business coursesTransform text-heavy decks into concise, visually compelling presentations that align with company standardsDevelop rubrics, exam questions, and answer keys; track grades and deadlines; identify academic integrity concerns; and evaluate assignments, exams, case studies, and student presentations using established criteriaCoordinate the editing and archiving of course videosAnalyze transactions, markets, and financial data—often on short notice—including pro formas, comparable properties, lease-versus-buy decisions, and scenario models for student housing and conventional apartmentsConvert raw data and complex source materials into clear memos, dashboards, and actionable recommendationsPrepare polished executive materials, including presentations, briefing memos, and pre-read materialsPresent findings and recommendations to the Founder & Chairman and senior leaders with confidence and professionalismLead Office of the Chair special projects and executive initiatives from concept through completion, including supporting its digital presence and special eventsAnticipate the needs of the Founder & Chairman and Chief of Staff, prioritize effectively, and follow through on commitmentsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, legal studies, or a related fieldThree or more years of experience in contract review, compliance, real estate, or business analysisWorking knowledge of real estate transactions or core business concepts, including finance, operations, and corporate structureAdvanced PowerPoint and design skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas and strategies visuallyStrong accounting, quantitative, and analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiencyProficiency in Outlook and WordExceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including the ability to summarize complex information in plain languageExperience presenting to senior leaders or large groupsExcellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workloadDemonstrated discretion and willingness to sign a confidentiality agreementValid in-state driver's license and reliable transportationPreferred QualificationsJD or CPA or master's degree (MBA, MRED, or MS in Real Estate) helpful likewise bachelor's in finance or accounting and/or experience w trusts, estate planning and taxation. Bar admission is not required, this is a non-attorney role however experience supporting in-house attorneys, including preparing legal documents helpful.Experience as a teaching assistant, adjunct instructor, or corporate trainerFamiliarity with multifamily real estate, commercial leases, title and due diligence, or entity formation documentsExperience with graphic design or video editing toolsReal estate license or industry designation, such as CCIM or CPMWhat Will Help You SucceedExecutive presence: You communicate clearly and confidently, read the room, and respond constructively to feedback from the Founder & Chairman, executives, and others.Ownership and initiative: You take responsibility for results, ask thoughtful questions, and act independently when appropriateAttention to detail: You quickly identify inconsistencies and gaps in lengthy, complex documentsAnalytical judgment: You identify the right questions, explain trade-offs, and make practical recommendationsDiscretion: You safeguard confidential business, legal, personal, and student informationAdaptability: You move comfortably among legal, academic, analytical, and creative assignments while meeting competing deadlinesAlignment with our culture: You apply the principles in Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleWork Environment and ScheduleThis is primarily an office-based position in Gainesville, Florida, with some work outside the officeThe role requires typing, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, writing, standing, lifting, and traveling; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as neededWorkload follows the academic calendar, with increased grading responsibilities during midterms and finalsOccasional evening or early-morning board and committee meetings are required*This is a non-attorney position and does not provide legal advice or representation. Matters requiring a legal opinion will be referred to in-house attorneys or outside counsel.Our CultureHow We're Different: The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.Our culture is founded on the principles taught in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey which we ask all Team Members to read in their 1st 90 days.Our mission statement is Proudly Making Your Home The Heart Of Our Business while Proudly Supporting Our Team Members In Becoming Their Best Selves.Our Team Members for are the foundation of our success and we strive to be good stewards to each other, believing in collaboration and supporting one another to achieve our missions.Our four chief values are CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement); utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are both E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we empowered to implement via IIT (I Intend To ____We are committed to Lifelong Learning and personal & professional growth. Every other year, we have Collier College (Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Critical Thinking Skills (CTS), Life Management skills & Real Estate 101) in house after hours & our 6in6 e-mentoring book reading program is ongoing.The Best We Can Be, We Must Be. To Give Anything Less Than Your Best is to Sacrifice the Gift! Complacency is a Champion's Greatest Foe, We Have Fire in the Belly & a Burning Sense of Immediacy.We have a goal to build 10,000 Apartment Homes in the coming decade to grow our portfolio.We are privately owned with a long-term hold perspective, a strong balance sheet and are exceedingly well capitalized with excellent banking relationships and a sterling industry reputation.We have been in business since the 1972's. We currently own over 13,000 apartment homes including over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.PhilanthropyThe Nathan S. Collier Master's of Real Estate Program at the University of Florida is consistently rated #1 among public institutionsThe Columbia Journalism Review at Columbia University is widely recognized as the standard setter for journalism, Dr. Collier is the longest serving member of their Board of OverseersNew York University's (NYU) Center for Ethics in Journalism annually bestows the Collier Award for Ethics in JournalismThe University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication oversees The Collier Prize for Investigative Journalism, presented yearly at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, DCColumbia University's College of Journalism presents annually the Nathan S. Collier Business Reporting Program designed to provide new and mid-career journalists with a solid economic and financial backgroundDr. Collier regularly teaches as an adjunct professor at UF Law School and at the Warrington College of BusinessDr. Collier has been a commencement speaker for UF Law School and twice for the Warrington College of BusinessAt The Collier Companies, it is about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment. These are required steps in the hiring process.#INDHP#LI-Onsite

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