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House Buyers of America

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Inside Acquisitions Specialist/ Lead Manager</h3>
</div>
<div><div><div><div>The Lead Manager- Real Estate Investing is responsible for converting incoming prospects into leads. This is a high-volume pre-sales role requiring consistent follow-up with new leads.

What you will do:
<ul>
<li>Answer inbound inquiries and prospect calls from web chat and call centers</li>
<li>Aggressive follow up on &quot;after-hours&quot; or missed calls</li>
<li>Utilize multiple methods of contact (text messaging, e-mails, phone calls) to reach prospective sellers</li>
<li>Set appointments for Real Estate Consultants to continue the sales process</li>
<li>Audit leads to ensure they're followed up on appropriately</li>
<li>Assign leads that aren't auto assigned to Real Estate Consultants</li>
<li>Follow up on aged leads</li>
<li>Provide general sales support</li>
</ul>
About You:
<ul>
<li>You have 2+ years of experience working in a high volume inbound/outbound call environment</li>
<li>You have followed up on leads to begin the lead qualification process</li>
<li>You have experience working with consumers/homeowners (preferred)</li>
<li>You have experience in real estate (preferred)</li>
<li>You have a Bachelor's Degree (preferred)</li>
<li>You have experience in real estate (preferred)</li>
</ul>
Why we are a great place to work:
<ul>
<li>Our company is FULLY REMOTE</li>
<li>Our awesome company culture includes: competitive pay great benefits, great people, casual dress, team events, work hard/ play hard environment</li>
<li>2025 Revenue is up 60% year over year compared to 2024</li>
<li>2025 Ratified acquisitions are up 70% year over year compared to 2024</li>
<li>Q4 2025 sales are up 100% compared to Q3 2025</li>
<li>Q4 2025 revenue is up 152% compared to Q4 2025</li>
<li>Q4 Ratified acquisitions are up 64% compared to Q4 2025</li>
<li>We are continuing our nationwide expansion, now operating in 44 states plus Washington, DC.</li>
</ul>
House Buyers of America is a leading national home-buying company helping homeowners sell with confidence through a simple, transparent, and hassle-free process. Founded in 2001 and operating in 44 states, the company blends decades of real estate expertise with technology-driven operations to deliver speed, certainty, and consistent outcomes. House Buyers of America has been recognized for its industry impact, including Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies.

House Buyers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate by sex, creed, race, or by age. www.HouseBuyersOfAmerica.com

Total Compensation Range: $60,000-$95,000 per year (inclusive of base salary and bonus)</div></div></div></div></div>

Lead Manager- Real Estate Investing

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Position Title: Portfolio Conversion AnalystDepartment: Multifamily FinancingJoin our Team! At IHDA we strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity, recognition and inclusion. IHDA is committed to hiring and investing in individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds to ensure a range of perspectives and experiences inform and guide our work of financing affordable housing in the state of Illinois.Who we are: The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is one of the Nation&rsquo;s preeminent Housing Finance Agencies and one of the State&rsquo;s ten largest financial institutions. Our mission is to finance the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the state. IHDA oversees more than 20 federal and state programs on behalf of the state of Illinois and serves as one of the state&rsquo;s primary resources for housing policy and program administration. For over 50 years, IHDA has led the state in financing and supporting affordable housing.Summary: Portfolio analyst to provide analytical and technical support to the Underwriting Manager and MF Team. Analyst will collect, input, and review construction and leasing reports; prepare reports; assist Underwriting Manager with timing and receipt of equity installments as needed; analyze property financials for stabilization; perform mortgage credit review (financial analysis) on Borrowers and guarantors; complete analysis of property financials for stabilization; complete analysis of quarterly and annual operating results; undertake projects.Essential Functions:&middot; Monitor construction process and work with Construction Services Group to ensure project is on-schedule and within budget for completion. As needed, work with Asset Management and Loan Portfolio Manager and Legal if a project is in violation of any legal documents.&middot; Analyze existing construction loans to determine whether or not the conditions for conversion to permanent, non-recourse financing have been met; including financial feasibility, physical and environmental condition, borrower financial status and regulatory requirements.&middot; Manage communications among a diverse mix of internal and external participants including finance, loan portfolio management, asset management, borrowers, equity investors, attorneys, title agents, etc.&middot; Review and understand legal documents to ensure transactions comply with the originally negotiated terms and conditions as well as internal and external (local laws and regulatory) policies.&middot; Review and analyze due diligence information used to underwrite and finalize deal files for delivery into internal and/or Government Agency systems (Risk Sharing Packages, Financial Calendar).&middot; Create and present comprehensive mortgage credit reviews on borrower and guarantor(s) for review and approval.&middot; Recommend and Reaffirm appropriate construction and permanent loans risk ratings.&middot; Utilize internal automated systems necessary to document underwriting processes.&middot; Negotiate structure, terms and conditions with borrowers in a constructive way, based on logic and underwriting issues, with the goal of securing transaction approval while appropriately managing risk to the company.&middot; Liaise between, but not limited to Legal, Operations, Underwriter, and Finance.&middot; Additional duties as assignedEducation and Experience Requirements:&middot; BA/BS in accounting, finance or related field&middot; Prior experience in underwriting commercial real estate.&middot; Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.&middot; Strong motivation, with the ability to work without supervision and take responsibility for increasingly complex tasks.&middot; Keen judgment, a strong work ethic.&middot; High attention to detail and the desire to take ownership of a process to drive towards resolutions.&middot; Possess a basic working knowledge of the commercial real estate industry, including finance.&middot; The successful candidate must be capable of analyzing real estate projects for financial feasibility as well as market driven factors.&middot; This person will be well versed in commercial real estate concepts such as NOI, Cap Rates, debt service coverage, etc.Physical Requirements: Alternating between sitting, standing, and walking. Ascending and descending stairs. Crouching and stooping. Pushing and pulling. Reaching overhead or below. Repetitive task movements (filing, keyboarding, copying). Lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 10 -15 pounds.What we Offer:&middot; Paid time off, plus paid holidays&middot; Currently in a hybrid work arrangement, but candidates must reside in Illinois at time of hire&middot; Medical/dental/vision/life insurance plans&middot; Short/long term disability&middot; Tuition reimbursement&middot; Flex spending&middot; 401K plan &ndash; immediate vesting&middot; IHDA employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs&middot; Access to Personal Vehicle: Required along with appropriate insurance.&middot; Frequency of Travel: Infrequent &ndash; 5-10% annually.&middot; Salary: $69,488 - $86,860Must be a resident of Illinois or willing to relocate. Flexible scheduling is available, upon completion of a six-month probationary period.To apply, submit resume to:https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ee890b7a-c9a4-4880-b61b-79abf60f096e&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=515390&amp;source=CC2&amp;lang=en_USEOEJob Type: Full-timePay: $69,488.00 - $86,860.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601

Portfolio Conversion Analyst

Playa Bowls

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">ABOUT THE COMPANY</h1>
Playa Bowls is New Jersey's Original Acai Shop, founded in 2014, and our mission is to bring superfruit bowls to the masses using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients while providing a fantastic in store brand experience. What began as a pair of blenders, a patio table, and a fridge has flourished into a 350+ unit operator and franchisor of the leading fast casual restaurant concept. Playa Bowls added 85 locations in 2025 and are on target to add 90+ new locations in 2026. Our continued rapid growth has created the opportunity for an individual who will help us with continuing to grow our brand!
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">GENERAL DESCRIPTION</h1><ul><li>
Location: Open within our national footprint near a major airport, with preference for Chicago, Dallas or Phoenix metro-based candidates.</li><li>
Playa Bowls has scaled to nearly 350 locations in just over a decade and is now focused on executing a disciplined, high-growth expansion strategy toward 2,000 locations. To support this growth, we are introducing a newly created Real Estate Manager role responsible for setting development strategies within an assigned territory and leading the end-to-end execution of new franchise restaurant openings in a profitable, sustainable, and accelerated manner.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
GENERAL DESCRIPTION</h1><ul><li>
Location: Open within our national footprint near a major airport, with preference for Chicago, Dallas or Phoenix metro-based candidates.</li><li>
Playa Bowls has scaled to nearly 350 locations in just over a decade and is now focused on executing a disciplined, high-growth expansion strategy toward 2,000 locations. To support this growth, we are introducing a newly created Real Estate Manager role responsible for setting development strategies within an assigned territory and leading the end-to-end execution of new franchise restaurant openings in a profitable, sustainable, and accelerated manner.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
WHO YOU ARE</h1>
The Real Estate Manager drives execution of market plans through a team of real estate professionals to identify and assist franchise owners leasing sites. This role assists franchisees in site selection, letter of intent (LOI) negotiation, lease negotiation and provide education on leasing best practices Once sites are identified This role works closely with franchise sales team members, design &amp; construction project managers, landlords and developers to ensure that all shop locations are physically appropriate and can be built out to Playa Bowls standards. They will work cross-functionally with a team of design &amp; construction professionals supporting franchise owners in the new location buildouts. This position is field-based covering territories assigned by the VP of Real Estate. Restaurant Franchise and Corporate experience strongly preferred. We need an experienced, capable, quick-thinking and creative development professional to help us achieve our store growth goals.
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL DO<ul><li>
Partners with franchise owners and company operators to encourage new store growth following the overall Market Plan.</li><li>
Consults, guides, trains, and assists franchise owners with site selection, site negotiation and presentation of real estate site packages to REC for brand acceptance</li><li>
Manages the workflow and oversees the relationship of the territory&rsquo;s network of Playa Bowls approved real estate brokers employed by franchisees and master broker relationship</li><li>
Maintains a pipeline of real estate deals that is equal to 125% of Playa Bowls planned store opening requirements at the start of each fiscal year for the territory</li><li>
Educates and monitors franchisees, approved real estate brokers and attorneys on Playa Bowls site selection criteria and the real estate process</li><li>
Works closely with other members of the Construction &amp; Real Estate departments to manage comprehensive, strategic growth, and asset management strategy.</li><li>
Tracks and closely monitors real estate deal progression from site selection, LOI negotiation, Lease negotiation to fully executed lease.</li><li>
Research and analyze existing and potential trade areas via demographic variables, pedestrian counts, activity generators, competition and space/site availability</li><li>
Utilizes necessary resources to resolve issues of encroachment and impact in a geographic area</li><li>
Tracks and manage document flow and projects accurate lease execution dates.</li><li>
Updates and reports data cross functionally on pending sites to ensure that site status is accurately represented</li><li>
Achieves period, quarterly and annual lease execution goals to ensure company shop opening plans can be met and proceed in a timely manner</li><li>
Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed</li><li>
Maintain productive relationships with franchise owners</li><li>
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, developers, and community leaders, to facilitate growth opportunities</li></ul>
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL BRING<ul><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, preferably in Real Estate, Business Administration or Finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
5-7 years of experience in Real Estate or a related field</li><li>
3-5 years of experience managing a franchise development environment, preferably in the QSR or fast-casual market</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge/skill in market planning and implementation for &ldquo;retail&rdquo; real estate development, site selection, trade area analysis, real estate contract negotiation</li><li>
Knowledge of the real estate development process including broker management, negotiation, real estate contracts, demographic analysis, financial analysis, site plans, store design and permitting, and construction management</li><li>
Strong influence and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate with Senior Leadership</li><li>
Clear and effective communication across all media with people at various levels, internal and external</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office, with Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience with Google Suite</li><li>
Knowledge of GIS analytics, and real estate related tools such as project management systems</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess market opportunities and make data-driven decisions</li><li>
Experience with FranConnect highly preferred</li><li>
Self-motivated with strong time and project management skills</li><li>
Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
WORK CONDITIONS</h2><ul><li>
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time</li><li>
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally</li><li>
Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues</li></ul>
MISSION
Inspire and support our communities one bowl at a time.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
VALUES</h2>
Real Deal. Playa Passion. Powerhouse. Big Wave Chaser. Dawn Patrol 
&ldquo;Playa Bowls is an equal opportunity employer and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.&rdquo;</div>

Real Estate Manager

Sands Investment Group

<div>Sands Investment Group (SIG) is hiring a high-performing Senior Commercial Real Estate Advisor to join our team. Whether you have a few years of experience, or a track record of 8 figure deal volume, we offer the tools, deal flow, and support to help you scale a multimillion dollar brokerage business 
 
This is a 100% commission based role designed for entrepreneurial professionals who are hungry to grow. Top performers are earning 300K-1M+ annually. 
 
Why Join SIG? 
<ul><li>National Platform with $10.1 billion in closed transactions</li><li>Industry leading lead generation tools, proprietary systems, and full time marketing engine built by brokers</li><li>One-on-one mentorship with Managing Directors and senior producers</li><li>Access to $1.5 billion in inventory 
</li></ul> 
 
What You'll Do 
<ul><li>Drive lead generation and nurture relationships with investors and property owners</li><li>Oversee full deal pipeline: listings, marketing, negotiations, LOIs, PSAs, due diligence, and closings</li><li>Collaborate with your team and marketing staff to bring deals to market</li><li>Produce Broker Opinion of Values (BOVs), pull comps, and pitch opportunities</li><li>Own key accounts and client relationships within your product specialization</li></ul> 
Who Are You 
<ul><li>5+ Years in commercial real estate, or investment sales</li><li>Proven closer or producer looking for a stronger platform</li><li>Licensed Real Estate Agent or actively pursuing licensing</li><li>Comfortable with CRM systems, data tools, and financial analysis</li><li>A culture fit: Collaborative, Coachable, Communicative, and Consistent</li></ul> 
Compensation 
<ul><li>100% commission-based role, no cap on earnings</li><li>Senior Advisors earn 150K-300K with top performers exceeding 500K+</li><li>Includes access to SIG's national inventory, CRM, marketing systems, and training</li></ul> 
Office Location 
Offices In: Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Philadelphia</div>

Senior Commercial Real Estate Advisor

Compass

<div>
 At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we&rsquo;re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
 
 
 
 @properties
 
 , a brand under Compass, is looking for a visionary Design Manager to drive groundbreaking corporate marketing that sets our brand apart. This role requires a bold creative leader who thrives on pushing boundaries, developing innovative marketing campaigns, and inspiring a team of designers to elevate the brand.
 
 
 Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Design Manager will play a critical role in executing high-impact corporate marketing initiatives, ensuring our visual storytelling and brand identity remain at the forefront of the real estate industry.
 
 
 
 Please note: this role is in office Monday - Thursday in Chicago, IL.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor the day to day of a team of graphic designers, leading weekly meetings, fostering collaboration, and encouraging creativity that pushes industry norms.
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 Innovate &amp; Execute: Develop and oversee cutting-edge corporate marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and engagement.
 </li>
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 Big-Picture Thinking: Spearhead large-scale projects and events, ensuring seamless execution while delegating tasks efficiently across the team.
 </li>
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 Strategic Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to bring fresh ideas to life, ensuring alignment with brand goals and market trends.
 </li>
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 AI Design Leadership: Owns and evolves the use of AI across creative and design processes. Defines standards, workflows, and best practices that integrate AI into concept development, production, and iteration while maintaining brand quality and creative integrity.
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 Team Enablement &amp; Education: Coaches and upskills the design team in advanced AI-assisted design methods, driving more strategic, efficient, and sophisticated use of AI.
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 Creative Oversight &amp; Feedback: Ensure all corporate marketing materials&mdash;digital, print, and experiential&mdash;are visually compelling, cohesive, and strategically aligned, providing initial design feedback to the team. Projects will include but are not limited to event brand identities, video concepts and storyboards, animated graphics, print collateral, strategic brand campaigns, print and digital advertisements, email campaigns, social media graphics, signage, presentations, large-scale event collateral, and experitiental activations
 </li>
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 Project Management: Balance creative vision with practical execution, managing timelines, deliverables, and internal expectations.
 </li>
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 Embraces Innovation: Continuously explores new design trends, AI tools, and emerging technologies to enhance creative output.
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 Future-Focused Mindset: Anticipates industry shifts and proactively adjusts strategies to keep the team and brand at the forefront of design innovation
 
 
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 Must Be
 
 
 
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 A Creative Risk-Taker &ndash; Someone who isn&rsquo;t afraid to challenge the status quo and redefine what corporate marketing looks like in real estate.
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 A Strong Leader &ndash; Experience managing and motivating designers, helping them grow while maintaining high creative standards.
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 An Effective Collaborator &ndash; Ability to work closely with leadership, incorporating strategic input while maintaining a strong design perspective.
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 A Master of Execution &ndash; Experience leading large-scale campaigns and projects from concept to completion, including delegation and resource management.
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 A Branding Expert &ndash; Deep understanding of branding, typography, color, layout, and visual storytelling.
 
 
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 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Seven or more years of related work experience
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 Portfolio demonstrating exceptional and highly creative design
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 Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
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 Experience in creating graphics for different social media platforms
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 Extraordinary attention to detail and the ability to produce error-free work
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 Proven ability to uphold established creative standards and brand consistency across all projects
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 Proficiency in AI-powered creative tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly
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 Demonstrated expertise in applying generative AI to creative and design workflows, with a proven ability to develop scalable prompt systems, evaluation frameworks, and team practices
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 Strong understanding of spatial design and the ability to execute impactful large-scale installations; prior work in environmental of experiential design is a plus
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 A passion for design, ability to anticipate and stay abreast of graphic design trends
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 Strong creative thinking, aesthetic and layout skills
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 Impeccable file management, organizational and time management skills
 
 
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 Compensation:
 
 The base pay range for this position is $95,000-$110,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.
 
 
 
 Perks That You Need To Know About
 
 
 
 Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
 
 
 
 Do your best work, be your authentic self.
 
 At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world &mdash; a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
 
 
 Notice for California Applicants
 
 
 Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice
</div>

Design Manager

DePaul University

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Full-time Faculty Positions 
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button. 

Posting Details
Job ID: 164031
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - Driehaus College of Business
Position Description:
<div>The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall of 2026.

Located in the heart of Chicago&rsquo;s financial and business community, DePaul University&rsquo;s real estate program is a recognized leader in professional real estate education in the Midwest. The programs emphasize applied learning in areas such as:
<ul>
<li>Real estate finance and investment</li>
<li>Real estate development and project management</li>
<li>Market analysis and valuation</li>
<li>Legal and regulatory issues</li>
<li>Multifamily housing policy and finance</li>
<li>Structuring real estate transactions</li>
</ul>
The program offers three degrees: an undergraduate degree in real estate, an MBA concentration in real estate finance and investment, and an MS degree in real estate (MSRE).

The successful candidate will be expected to:
<ul>
<li>Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real estate</li>
<li>Produce and publish high-quality academic research</li>
<li>Engage with faculty colleagues and contribute to the department&rsquo;s academic environment</li>
<li>Participate in university, college, and departmental service activities</li>
<li>Support student recruitment, mentoring, and retention</li>
<li>Contribute to the visibility and impact of the real estate program through active involvement in workshops, events, and industry engagement.</li>
</ul></div>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Ph.D. in real estate, finance, or economics by the time of appointment</li>
<li>Strong potential for scholarly research and publication in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics</li>
<li>Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level (or both), if available</li></ul> 

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials:
<ul>
<li>Cover Letter detailing interest in the position</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae</li>
<li>Three confidential reference letters</li>
<li>A representative sample of teaching evaluations (if available)</li>
<li>Research papers</li>
</ul>
Preference will be given to applications received prior to November 30, 2025. 


General Compensation/Benefits Statement 
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar 
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams). 
 
<div>Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $150,000 - $185,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Real Estate (26-27)

<div>Sands Investment Group (SIG), America's Fastest Growing Investment Sales Company, is officially accepting applications for the highly-selective Junior Commercial Real Estate Advisor. From mentorship to market access, SIG gives you the experience, exposure, and expert support to build a meaningful career. 
 
Junior Advisors will gain the foundational skills necessary to become successful Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales Advisor. The Junior Advisor role is heavily focused on developing skills in cold calling, marketing, and underwriting in addition to CRM/database maintenance and active participation in team role plays, meetings, and training. 
 
Why Join SIG? 
Sands Investment Group is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the buying and selling of Investment Sales properties for private investors and institutions across the United States. Since its founding in 2010, SIG has closed over 5,350 transactions worth more than $10.1 billion in 48 states. Brokers with the company currently have over $1.5 billion in active inventory. As a leader in the industry and the first to offer true sub-product type specialization, the firm's experience in net lease, retail, office, industrial, multi-tenant, self storage and shopping center transactions is unparalleled. 
 
What You'll Do 
<ul><li>Use proprietary and industry systems and resources to find and validate property owners, research competitors, and identify new leads and projects.</li><li>Research SIG's active inventory and contact/pitch properties to potential buyers.</li><li>Catalog relevant properties on the market by product type, CAP rate, and price.</li><li>Assist with Proposals or Broker Opinion of Value (BOVs) and pull comps on deals.</li><li>Update and maintain company CRM/shared database.</li><li>Actively participate in all team huddles, meetings and trainings.</li></ul> 

Who Are You: 
<ul><li>You are motivated by 100% commission.</li><li>You are extremely coachable, highly motivated, and fiercely competitive.</li><li>You value business ethics, The Golden Rule, and teamwork/collaboration.</li><li>You have 1+ years' experience in sales, cold-calling, or working in a professional office environment.</li><li>You are passionate about Commercial Real Estate and/or Investment Sales.</li><li>You currently hold a RE license or you are in the process of obtaining one.</li></ul> 

Office Locations: 
Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Nashville, TN; and Philadelphia, PA.</div>

Junior Commercial Real Estate Advisor

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