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NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION


Position Classification Title: Dir,Real Estate
Position Classification Code: C1031
Job Family: Business, Accounting and Finance
Pay Level: 11
Exempt Status: Exempt
This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Purpose of Classification:
Directs the activities and functions of the institution's real estate office. Manages real estate development, acquisition, and disposition in accordance with an established master plan. Prepares and negotiates leases. Develops and implements financing and marketing plans, policies, and procedures
Standard Duties:
Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement. Prepares and negotiates contracts, leases, deeds, mortgages, and other real property legal documents on behalf of the university. Manages existing properties to ensure maximum return and profitability; oversees compliance with terms of leases including timely rental payments. Analyzes the real estate market to identify investment opportunities; recommends the acquisition and disposition of real estate properties ensuring adherence to the university's campus master plan. Prepares income-producing strategies for property development; solicits and negotiates financing from banking institutions, coordinates marketing strategies, and identifies suitable lessors. Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. Oversees the overall operations of unit(s) reporting to this position. Represents the University to various institutional divisions as well as externally to governmental agencies, vendors, students and their parents, and/or the general public. Recommends and participates in the development of University policies and procedures; may serve on University planning and policy-making committees. Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and techniques in area of specialty. Knowledge of business practices and procedures. Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within specialty area. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in conducting real estate development feasibility studies and analyses. Property management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community. Employee development and performance management skills.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
Minimum Qualifications:
   Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
   Experience- Eight (8) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.
   Equivalency- None
   Certifications/License- New Mexico Real Estate Broker's License
   Departmental Requirements-
   Special Requirements-