Department: VP for Investments/Treasurer

Position Summary:

The Rice University Endowment is approximately $6 billion and ranks in the top 20 endowments of private research universities (by market value) in the US. The endowment is critical to the university's ability to achieve its goals. The annual distribution from the endowment funds nearly half of the university's annual operating budget. The Rice Management Company (RMC) was established October 1, 2009, as a division of Rice University. The goal of the RMC is to provide a stable source of funding for current university operations and to preserve and grow the purchasing power of the endowment to benefit future generations of students. The RMC is responsible for all endowment matters of the university including asset allocation, the selection and termination of investment managers and monitoring performance of the portfolio, and reporting to the Rice Management Company Board of Directors. The endowment primarily utilizes outside investment managers and invests globally across all asset classes.

The real estate associate reports to the Real Estate team development manager and director. The real estate associate is responsible for performing analytic and project management tasks associated with direct assets. S/he performs complex financial functions including designing and performing ad hoc analyses, developing and maintaining complex pro formas, analyzing data, and reconciling complex accounts. In addition to the required skills listed below, this person must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to work in teams, self-motivation, and good verbal/written communication skills.

We partner with best-in-class real estate partners to do multi-phased, urban-infill, mixed-use development in superior locations in Houston and beyond.

Position Status: Full-Time

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.