Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.  

Spring’s best-in-class platform was created by uniting four premier school organizations – Stratford School, LePort Montessori, Nobel Learning Communities, and BASIS Independent. The Spring network extends across 19 states with an international presence in Asia. Our corporate offices are located in Campbell, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, and West Chester, PA.

We are seeking a highly organized Real Estate Lease Transaction / Portfolio Manager with 5-10 years of experience to oversee lease processes, documentation, and portfolio management. This role ensures seamless lease administration while supporting strategic objectives through precise compliance and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Lease Administration & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary contact for landlords, school leaders, and internal teams (finance, legal, operations).
• Coordinate lease transactions, renewals, amendments, and resolve lease-related inquiries.
• Oversee accurate drafting, signing, and storage of lease documents in compliance with legal and organizational policies.

Portfolio Management & Compliance

• Maintain a comprehensive lease database using tools like Tango, Yardi, or MRI, ensuring critical terms, deadlines, and obligations are tracked effectively.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure contracts reflect current terms and compliance with regulations.
• Proactively manage lease milestones, addressing renewals, expirations, or amendments to optimize the portfolio.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate tracking of rent, operating expenses, and lease-related metrics.
• Prepare detailed reports on lease performance, including financial obligations, KPIs, and upcoming critical dates.
• Conduct financial analyses to evaluate lease structures and identify discrepancies or billing issues.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Streamline lease administration processes, implementing automation and best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize lease management tools and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (certifications preferred).
• Experience: 5-10 years in real estate lease administration, portfolio management, or a related field.
• Skills: Proficiency in lease management software; advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong attention to detail; and excellent written and verbal communication.

Benefits: 

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Tuition remission for employees’ children
• Continued education tuition savings through our university partners