A high percentage of the students graduating today from our college and university system are woefully short on writing skills. Alas, a story hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal this morning reporting that colleges are also failing to teach students how to think!
An annual test of freshmen and seniors at 200 colleges found that at one-half of the schools, over a third of the seniors were unable to make a cohesive argument, assess the quality of evidence in a document, or interpret data in a table. More shocking is that international rankings show US college graduates are in the middle of the pack when it comes to numeracy and literacy, and near the bottom when it comes to problem solving.
We have a crisis across the spectrum of education in the US from grade school and high schools across the country, to a college and university system that is not up to par. With all the rhetoric in Washington, we never hear about an agenda to focus on education, and at the local level, Boards of Education are political animals that are failing the next generation.
I'm not sure how this will get fixed without business demanding change.
Job Listings
SELECTLEADERS
Asset Management Director
(WESTCHESTER, NY) Our client is an investment and development company specializing in multi-family properties in the Northeastern United States, with a concentration in the New York Metropolitan area through Boston marketplace. Position will influence all aspects of company's operations, strategic planning and investor relations. Position will direct the day-to-day duties in asset management, operation, valuation, acquisition and financing of a portfolio of institutional investment properties. (Sponsored Job)
MAPLEWOOD SENIOR LIVING
Construction Project Manager
(WESTPORT, CT) Position will oversee construction manager, design team, utility coordination, bank applications, FFE procurement, etc. to ensure a successful project delivery and schedule. Role will require an equal split of time between Westport, Connecticut and New York City. (Sponsored Job)
FIFTEEN GROUP
Senior Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions
(MIAMI, FL) Individual will oversee analysts, associates, and VP level acquisitions staff, and coordinate, manage, and execute the pursuit, underwriting, and diligence of new investment opportunities. Individual will focus on all property types, and all cycles (incl. existing value-add opportunities, new development, land entitlement, etc.).
EASTERN CONSOLIDATED
Investment Sales Broker
(NEW YORK, NY) Responsibilities include: developing a client base by canvassing and conducting meetings; sourcing investment properties; structuring and negotiating real estate transactions; and collaborating with senior brokers to cultivate market expertise.
STRATEGIC PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC
VP, Technology & Innovation
(TAMPA, FL) Duties include overseeing technology strategy and execution for SPP's Channelside Development; and leading complex technology initiatives embedded in the built environment, balancing enterprise technology operational requirements while creating an innovative and industry-leading outstanding user experience.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD/COMMERCE
Vice President, Property Management Lead
(LAS VEGAS, NV) The VP will be responsible for the execution of asset strategies on a property-by-property level in a defined geographic area. In addition, position will plan, organize, direct and control employees and initiatives that promote optimal on-site management of Company assets as well as those managed for a fee on behalf of third-part owners.
AIMCO
Financial Analyst
(IRVINE, CA) Position will provide quality reporting; holding teams accountable to best in class Accounts Receivable processes; driving month-end accounting and financial processes; and supporting monthly forecasting and annual budgeting.
FREDDIE MAC
Multifamily Underwriting Manager
(NEW YORK, NY) Duties include: managing a team of up to 6 Underwriting staff; applying in-depth knowledge of NYC and Northeast region, SBL marketplace and Freddie Mac to ensure loans qualify under program credit requirements; and reviewing concise, complete, and transparent Investment Briefs and ensure accurate data quality for loan securitization.
A high percentage of the students graduating today from our college and university system are woefully short on writing skills. Alas, a story hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal this morning reporting that colleges are also failing to teach students how to think!
An annual test of freshmen and seniors at 200 colleges found that at one-half of the schools, over a third of the seniors were unable to make a cohesive argument, assess the quality of evidence in a document, or interpret data in a table. More shocking is that international rankings show US college graduates are in the middle of the pack when it comes to numeracy and literacy, and near the bottom when it comes to problem solving.
We have a crisis across the spectrum of education in the US from grade school and high schools across the country, to a college and university system that is not up to par. With all the rhetoric in Washington, we never hear about an agenda to focus on education, and at the local level, Boards of Education are political animals that are failing the next generation.
I'm not sure how this will get fixed without business demanding change.
Job Listings
SELECTLEADERS
Asset Management Director
(WESTCHESTER, NY) Our client is an investment and development company specializing in multi-family properties in the Northeastern United States, with a concentration in the
MAPLEWOOD SENIOR LIVING
Construction Project Manager
(WESTPORT, CT) Position will oversee construction manager, design team, utility coordination, bank applications, FFE procurement, etc. to ensure a successful project delivery and schedule. Role will require an equal split of time between Westport, Connecticut and
FIFTEEN GROUP
Senior Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions
(MIAMI, FL) Individual will oversee analysts, associates, and VP level acquisitions staff, and coordinate, manage, and execute the pursuit, underwriting, and diligence of new investment opportunities. Individual will focus on all property types, and all cycles (incl. existing value-add opportunities, new development, land entitlement, etc.).
EASTERN CONSOLIDATED
Investment Sales Broker
(
STRATEGIC PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC
VP, Technology & Innovation
(TAMPA, FL) Duties include overseeing technology strategy and execution for SPP's Channelside Development; and leading complex technology initiatives embedded in the built environment, balancing enterprise technology operational requirements while creating an innovative and industry-leading outstanding user experience.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD/COMMERCE
Vice President, Property Management Lead
(LAS VEGAS, NV) The VP will be responsible for the execution of asset strategies on a property-by-property level in a defined geographic area. In addition, position will plan, organize, direct and control employees and initiatives that promote optimal on-site management of Company assets as well as those managed for a fee on behalf of third-part owners.
AIMCO
Financial Analyst
(IRVINE, CA) Position will provide quality reporting; holding teams accountable to best in class Accounts Receivable processes; driving month-end accounting and financial processes; and supporting monthly forecasting and annual budgeting.
Multifamily Underwriting Manager
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Anthony J. LoPinto
Tony LoPinto is the Global Sector Leader of Korn Ferry’s Real Estate Practice and founder of SelectLeaders. For the past 18 years LoPinto has been serving his clients with deep knowledge and perspective on talent needs and organizational challenges to public and private companies – knowledge gained from a 25-year career in real estate. Prior to his current position, he founded and served as chief executive officer of a boutique real estate executive search firm, where he oversaw offices in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He has successfully led several high profile search engagements for chief executive officers, directors and a wide-range of executive level positions across all industries and sectors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European history from Loyola University in Chicago.
