Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 510201 - Land Management/Minerals
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The University Real Estate Communications and Contract Manager reviews transactions that require submission to higher-level administration and prepares communications that give a thorough overview of the purpose, value, and long-term impact of the transaction for administration and Board of Trustees review. Performs contract oversight of agreements, leases, and amendments through University approval routing to ensure all documents are properly monitored, executed, and maintained in accordance with University policies and legal requirements. Assists with departmental messaging for real estate transactions involving sensitive negotiations, public interest, donor engagement, and community impact. Creates project summaries and status reports for senior administration. Monitors and updates websites, social media, and other public-facing communications for the department.
Additional Department Summary: Ensures leadership, trustees, and stakeholders understand the purpose, impact, and strategic value of transactions and projects. Works with all team members to improve compliance, reduce risk, track obligations, and increase efficiency in managing acquisitions, leases, and contracts.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong editing and proofreading skills. Ability to synthesize complex information into concise board summaries. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. Strong level of professionalism. Strong presentation skills. Strong attention to detail. Advanced editing skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of campus programs such as Yardi, Concur and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications: Communications, real estate, legal, or contract administration experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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