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Department Summary

The Office of Strategic Infrastructure provides professional oversight, planning, and expert guidance for long-term, complex, high dollar value programs and capital projects, real property transactions, master planning, facilities asset management, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Position Overview

The Associate Director Real Estate acts as the UNT System representative responsible for managing real property assets through short and long-range capital planning, property management, and space planning. This role leads and facilitates assigned transactions in partnership with UNT System, its component institutions, and relevant stakeholders, on matters associated with real property development to include master planning, community outreach and networking, negotiations, deal structures, and transaction management. The Associate Director is also responsible for generating reports on data relevant to real property holdings and works with executive leadership to establish UNT System’s strategic vision.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and seven years' of professional related experience, preferably in Higher Education; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with acquisition, sale and lease, preferably for state and/or municipality. Research skills required to collect, analyze and interpret market information, and develop technical reports and presentations in order to draw conclusions and make critical investment recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple assigned projects, client relationships, and organize and prioritize time and resources to meet internal and external deadlines.
Ability to understand and comply with relevant procedures and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates and consultants.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to present in executive and public environments.
Ability to think critically to generate optimal outcomes.
Ability to work with computer programs to organize, store, manipulate, and retrieve text and data.
Knowledge of safety and security appropriate to work performed.
Ability to negotiate and execute real estate related contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three years experience in Higher Education or other state or municipal agency. Knowledge in areas of campus planning, urban design, and space management. Knowledge of design, cost, schedule, and constructability of proposed capital projects. Knowledge of local, state, and national building and life safety codes and regulations. Professional licensed Texas realtor/broker or ability to become licensed. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• % - Oversee development and administration of real estate portfolio that aligns with the strategy of UNT System. - ()
• % - In cooperation with the Office of General Counsel, initiate and manage transactions as they relate to institutional real property including tenant partnerships, leases, acquisitions, and dispositions. - ()
• % - On behalf of and in cooperation with UNT System and its component institutions, negotiate real estate transactions, tenant partnerships, and development partnerships. - ()
• % - Pursue prospective tenants for leasing of available space and other project components, and negotiate letters of intent and lease agreements directly with tenants to ensure the achievement of stated institutional goals. - ()
• % - Oversight and maintenance of all information and files for all UNT System real estate holdings, leases, and mineral leases. - ()
• % - Actively oversee & coordinate various aspects of campus planning, specific area plans, land use studies, campus zoning, impact analysis, public/private development, historic preservation, transportation, sustainability/ environmental, development controls, and demographic and economic studies. - ()

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected
• Low temperatures.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule:

8AM-5PM

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.