Chief of Staff - ACLS NYC Megacampus

Chief of Staff - ACLS NYC Megacampus

Location New York, NY

Job Function Asset Services

Employment Status Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

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We are seeking a Chief of Staff for our Alexandria Center® for Life Science Megacampus - New York City (ACLS-NYC). This is a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on a breadth of important initiatives that will have immediate and long-term impact on the ACLS-NYC Megacampus and the broader NYC life science ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess the core skills and attributes required at Alexandria to grow into a senior leadership position, including, but not limited to, professional tenacity, personal humility, enduring curiosity, and strong interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Executive Matters and Strategic Planning

• Participate in regional strategic planning exercises for the New York City region.

• Ideate, plan, and execute exclusive tenant and ecosystem programming.

• Act as a critical regional coordinator of the national programming platform and assist with regional thought leadership and ecosystem events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

• Organize regional team events and meetings, including volunteer opportunities, and manage the New York City corporate office, including office policies and procedures.

• Handle other executive matters and critical projects as requested by the senior leadership team.

Commercial Leasing

• Participate in weekly lease prospect meetings and take a lead role in organizing the leasing team.

• Support the leasing team in engaging prospective tenants, including preparing marketing materials and property tours.

• Conduct market research to analyze trends, performance of competitive supply, and demand in the life science real estate sector.

• Evaluate regional market conditions and provide data-driven insights for leasing strategies. Maintain a database of market comps, including lease terms, rental rates, and tenant profiles.

• Track and manage key lease terms, expiration dates, and renewals across the Company's regional portfolio, as well as assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing lease agreements.

• Assist with preparing a new company onboarding process, tenant welcome package, access control coordination, visitor/vendor access, and guest registration.

Megacampus Engagement

• Directly engage and provide exceptional "white glove" customer service to all tenants in New York City.

• Manage tenant communications, including distribution lists, company profiles, events calendar, and marketing emails.

• Work closely with Alexandria's third-party operators for the on-site restaurant and conference center amenities and provide exceptional tenant and ecosystem programming.

Asset Services

• Consult directly with the vice president of asset services to assist with strategic planning for the asset services division.

• Interface with asset services, Alexandria LaunchLabs®, building IT/AV, building engineering, and vendor teams to ensure timely responses to tenants regarding various property requests.

• Coordinate with the asset services team to manage regional amenities and services, including parking/shuttle service operations, hospitality operator management, scientific amenities, and Alexandria Sky Gym operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience working in strategic consulting and/or real estate, preferably in a collaborative or shared working environment.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• A general interest in life sciences.

• Motivated and proactive with a client-focused mindset.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize effectively.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with individuals at all levels, provide guidance, and promote great customer service.

• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Strong computing proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, with skills to learn proprietary software systems utilized by the Company.

The expected base hourly wage range for this position is $38.46 to $40.87 USD per hour. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, and job location, as well as the Company's compensation practices.

Alexandria wouldn't be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits:

• 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)

• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan

• Ample paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

• Paid parental leave

• Generous rewards and recognitions

• Charitable gift matching

• Annual paid time off for volunteering

• Wellness and fitness incentives

• Mentoring and career development opportunities

• Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche with our founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus TM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit ~~~.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance.