Director, Real Estate

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/13/2025

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

114112

Job Title:

Director, Real Estate

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Director/Senior Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Real Estate is responsible for the direction and leadership of the operational, financial, transactions and operations for UW Health.   This includes the assessment of demand, proposal development, and execution of real estate solutions within UW Health.  This role interacts closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, coordinating the activities of the assigned departments, collaborates directly with senior leaders within UW Health and is the primary UW Health representative for all real estate transactions negotiated with landlords and developers.

The incumbent requires excellent communication skills, creativity, flexibility and the ability to operate in high-pressure situations. The incumbent must have excellent organizational skills, a demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across UW Health entities and disciplines. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Provides an experience and environment of patient- and family-centered care.

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Interprets impact of broad scope organizational change for staff and develops change strategies for successful implementation.

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Incorporates UW Health’s vision, missions and values in goals and programs within the department.

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Develops and manages operational initiatives with measurable outcomes.

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Formulates objectives, goals and strategies collaboratively with other stakeholders.

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Prepares and delivers reports to operational leadership outlining progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives, to include performance related to finance, clinical activity, quality, safety, marketing, and human resources.

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Actively seeks opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process.

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Establishes annual financial goals and actively uses benchmarking to high performing systems in similar area of expertise to set annual targets.

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Monitors and analyzes financial data and utilizes for decisions regarding FTE’s, staffing and operational budget. 

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Establishes an annual operating and capital budget, demonstrating fiscal responsibility through meeting budget targets.

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Creates business plan(s), justifying variances and analyzing cost benefit of programs.

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Directs and provides guidance to managers to effectively allocate resources based on patient volume, space availability, budget constraints, and program priorities, goals and objectives.

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Articulates to staff the budget and the context within the organizational financials.

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Contribute to the success of the UW Health by providing leadership, direction and coordination of operations, finances and human resources for area of responsibility.

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Manage and direct all activities within area of responsibility.

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Continually assesses all services, identifies problems, utilizes data to analyze and propose innovative approaches for solutions.

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Maintain records related to operations and services that are complete, accurate, available, and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.

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Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities.

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Ensures effective facilitation of improvement teams and development of leadership skills to ensure overall effectiveness of the meetings.

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Organizes and prioritizes time and resources to manage efficiency.  Appropriately delegates.

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Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates into the department's practices and programs.

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Articulates and enforces standards for quality/safe patient care

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Develops and implements innovative systems and processes that improve staff and patient quality and safety

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Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develop action plans for improvement

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Initiates, monitors and enforces regulatory requirements

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Holds self and others accountable to policy, standards and commitments and provides timely follow through on questions and concerns.

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Ensures development of department initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and family centered care.

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Develops and implements clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, cost and complication reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine.

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Incorporates the use of evidence based practice and appreciative enquiry into program development and improvement activities

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Actively listens to staff ideas and concerns, assesses others communication styles and adapts to them.

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Effectively facilitates meetings at the department and organizational level.

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Creates bi-directional systems that effectively communicate information and data, utilizing multiple methods.

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Articulates and presents data, information and ideas in a clear and concise manner.

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Communicates opinions and ideas in a nonthreatening and nonjudgmental manner to staff, peers and others.

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Communicates with physicians, academic department leaders, and senior administrators to maintain coordination with other UW Health programs.

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Demonstrates empathy and concern while ensuring department goals are met. 

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Manages the complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within the department.

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Creates an environment that encourages diverse opinion, recognizes differences and incorporates into process and services.

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Exhibits awareness of personal attitudes and beliefs, recognizing its effect on response to others.

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Creates a culture and systems for recognizing and rewarding staff.

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Creates and maintains a satisfying workplace that fosters professional growth and job satisfaction for all members of the healthcare team.

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Interviews to select top talent, matching department needs with appropriate skill sets.

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Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies that support a culture of leadership.

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Identifies and addresses own professional growth needs.

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Assesses manager and staff development needs, identifies goals and provides resources.

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Identifies lack of competency in performance and establishes a plan which includes goals, interventions and measures.

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Maintains membership in professional organization(s) to develop knowledge and resources through networking, continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and/or local activities.

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Ensures integration of ethical standards and core values into everyday work activities.

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Provides opportunities to aspiring clinicians and leaders to develop skills to meet career goals.

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Contributes to a learning environment by providing educational and research experiences to students, residents, fellows, and faculty.

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Leads and/or serves on a variety of appropriate internal and external committees to represent the department.

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Serves as a representative of the department to UW Health in order to facilitate the shared interests and relationship between the parties.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in a relevant subject area such as Business Administration, Health Care Management, or related field

Required

Master's Degree

or progress towards a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Preferred

10 years

of relevant experience in the management of services and/or programs related to real estate, with at least 5 years focused within healthcare

Required

15 years

of relevant experience in the management of services and/or programs related to real estate with at least 10 years focused within healthcare

Preferred

Licensed realtor or broker in Wisconsin or Illinois

Preferred

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Preferred

Certified Property Manager (CPM)

Preferred

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Ability to operate in high pressure situations

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Exceptional oral/written communication skills

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Ability to independently research issues and make effective recommendations using critical thinking skills

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Effective analytical ability to solve complex problems and issues

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Demonstrated ability to foster conflict management skills, within internal and external teams

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Track record demonstrating ability to function independently and as a team member, and consistently deliver quality outcomes

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General knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management

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Expertise in coaching and developing direct reports, into future leader potential

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Ability to lead and motivate teams, to achieve challenging goals

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Successful implementation of team oriented cost savings initiatives

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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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Competent in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.