The Ohio State University

Real Estate Senior Consultant

The Ohio State University$160K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree may be preferred.
  • 8 years of relevant experience required; 12 or more years preferred.
  • Understanding of university financial structures and policies necessary.
  • Minimum of four years of experience in medical or higher education real estate functions.
  • Strong strategic planning and project management skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior advisor to the VP of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate.
  • Lead and support complex projects advancing real estate priorities.
  • Assess organizational structure, workforce capacity, and operational needs.
  • Develop and implement operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide analysis, recommendations, and leadership for key projects.

Benefits

  • This is a temporary position, providing exposure to high-level advisory roles.
  • Opportunity to influence key real estate initiatives during a period of transition.
  • Work alongside departmental leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Potential for networking within top levels of university administration.
Full Job Description
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Job Title:
Real Estate Senior Consultant

Department:
Administration and Planning | Planning Architecture and Real Estate Physical Space and Capital Planning

The Real Estate Senior Consultant (Real Estate Specialist 5) serves as a senior advisor to the Vice President of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) regarding the organizational effectiveness of the Real Estate team and also serves as a direct advisor to the Real Estate team within PARE, providing strategic guidance and leadership to support long-term success. The position partners with departmental leadership and key stakeholders to assess organizational structure, workforce capacity, operations, staffing, workflows, resource needs, and effectiveness.

The Real Estate Senior Consultant leads and supports complex projects that advance Real Estate priorities and goals. The position assesses critical Real Estate functions, develops and implements operational improvements, completes advanced project work, and develops and recommends strategic initiatives that strengthen collaboration, accountability, organizational continuity, and effectiveness.

As a strategic partner, the position provides analysis, recommendations, and project leadership. Working closely with leadership and staff, the consultant leads and supports projects, workforce readiness and knowledge transfer efforts, and develops and implements practical solutions that improve organizational capacity, workload management, and the successful delivery of Real Estate programs and projects during a period of departmental transition and reorganization.

This temporary position is established to support operational continuity, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and advance key Real Estate initiatives and active projects. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be required. 8 years of relevant experience required. 12 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Understanding of existing university financial structures and policies. Minimum of four years of experience working directly with medical or higher ed real estate functions.

Additional Information:

Target Salary Range: $160,000-$170,000

Temporary Position

Location:
Gateway D (0865)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1870 and is one of the largest universities in the United States, with over 68,000 students enrolled across its main campus and regional campuses. OSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, education, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the areas of agriculture, engineering, and medicine. OSU is also home to several museums, including the Wexner Center for the Arts and the Ohio State University Museum of Art.
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