Asset Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Defined Role:  The Director of Asset Management role is a highly skilled, influential, and extremely motivated person that encompasses endless energy, exemplifies an unsurpassed level of integrity with an entrepreneurial spirit and has an insatiable appetite for processes and procedures.  This role will report directly to the President with an intense focus to shape and influence our culture inside the Asset Management team therefore creating an environment where our people become transformational leaders and contributors.   This change agent will think strategically, with a deep understanding of the platforms’ business needs and will be responsible for hiring, managing, and developing a team of high-performing Asset Managers as we scale.  Additionally, the candidate will play a pivotal role in visioning and architecting our systems, process, and candidate experiences inside the Asset Management team. The ideal candidate will come from a diverse real estate and fund background, managing outcomes through principled and data-driven approaches.  

Who we seek: We are igniting an effort which is nothing less than a drastic transformation of our entire approach and thought process around Asset Management’s procedures, processes & policies and cultural cultivation and at the center of this transformation is a key resource (you) who is an experienced change agent and is relentless in their pursuit of organizational excellence.  As leaders, we passionately believe in our people, we noticeably want the best for our people and enthusiastically expect the best from our people.   

Who we are: We are investors, developers, owners and operators of Scattered Site Single Family, Multifamily and Build for Rent assets throughout the Midwest and Southeast and in our sights is an intense mission to dramatically change the way we function, communicate, engage, evaluate, execute, course correct and think about our organizational growth, operations and management activities. We operate a vertically integrated real estate investment platform with a group of wholly owned subsidiaries that includes real estate brokerage, property management, property maintenance, construction project management, marketing/advertising efforts that both support our own investment strategies as well as serve the 3rd party marketplace. We possess an insatiable desire for growth, accomplishment and making the impossible happen and you should too. 

Working with us, you will be challenged daily to improve yourself, work harder and faster than ever before and to take your skillsets and ability to accomplish to levels never thought possible and take on your position as if it was your own business. Our organization sparks the entrepreneurial spirit to help people live up to their true potential. Are you up to the challenge? 

In your DNA will be a fire that burns, and the result is an Insane passion and high energy for creating change, improvement, and the natural incapability of accepting below bar standards, mediocrity, or anything less than the best. We need the right transformational leader in this role and are investing heavily in our mission to grow. If you are up for the challenge, we want to engage with you!  If you truly consider yourself special and are prepared to demonstrate how and why - we look forward to hearing from you. 

 Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Accountability: 

• Build and maintain strong relationships across Auben Realty, collaborating with property management teams and equity partners to ensure alignment and maximize portfolio performance. 

• Provide regular communication and strategy guidance to the property management team on revenue, expenses, and Net Operating Income (NOI) for assigned properties. 

• Conduct site visits and inspections, addressing occupancy, capital expenditures, leasing, and renovation progress. 

• Serve as the main point of contact for debt and equity providers and key investment stakeholders. 

Monthly Reporting and Financial Analysis: 

• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. 

• Oversee the annual capital and operating budgets, implementing adjustments as needed to achieve business plan objectives. 

• Analyze and approve monthly operating statements, addressing variances with action plans and managing cash flow, distributions, and lender requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with investor agreements, monitoring asset performance and recommending strategies to enhance returns. 

• Assess economic trends in sub-markets to forecast impacts on asset disposition, advising on market-informed exit strategies. 

• Manage tax appeals, loan compliance, replacement reserves, partnership expenses, and ancillary income. 

Business Plan Execution: 

• Collaborate with the Acquisitions team to develop and execute asset business plans. 

• Partner with the Construction Management team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. 

• Drive income maximization and cost efficiency by addressing management turnover, resident satisfaction, revenue management, and vendor relationships. 

• Create and gain equity partner approval for annual asset budgets, informed by market analysis. 

• Proactively identify risks to the business plan and implement mitigation strategies, maintaining compliance with local regulations and market guidelines. 

Qualifications: 

• Positive, adaptable attitude, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. 

• Highly motivated, strategic thinker with strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills. 

• Proven track record in leadership and asset management within real estate. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with internal teams, third-party management, and equity partners. 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g., AppFolio). 

• Integrity and a commitment to excellence, with a strong reputation in the industry. 

• Ability to work independently and within teams in a dynamic environment. 

Next Actions: Kindly submit your resume accompanied by a concise cover letter highlighting what makes you an outstanding candidate. Additionally, please include your date of availability. Applications lacking a cover letter will not be taken into consideration. Rest assured; all responses will be treated with confidentiality.
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and market standards. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 
Auben Realty is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status, ensuring fair employment practices across all aspects of our organization. 

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