Director Of Real Estate And Business Development

Description:

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Real Estate and Business Development directs the use, development, permitting, licensing, fees and revenue collection, and management of the District’s non K-12 real estate assets and strategic initiatives, particularly those that involve the use, sale, exchange, occupancy or repurposing of existing assets or additions to the real estate portfolio. Additional duties may include:

• Overseeing lease negotiations and supervises staff engaged in arranging for licenses, permits, easements, street and alley vacations, short and long term leases, joint use agreements and conducting auctions.
• Preparing and presenting reports and recommendations to senior management, Board Members, the Superintendent, the Board of Education, as well other government officials, school stakeholders and the public at large.
• Acting as real estate subject matter expert in public meetings and communications for programs and initiatives in the department.
• Developing criteria used for the selection of real estate consultants as well as management of and monitoring consultant performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Analyzing proposals and studies for the use of the District’s real property.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. A major in business administration, real estate, urban planning, accounting, finance, public administration or communications is preferred. Graduate level courses in real estate is preferred.

Experience: Five years of management experience in real estate which may include, the acquisition, disposition, evaluation, underwriting and negotiation of real property sale, lease, license, joint ventures, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and public private partnerships (P3). Experience within a public institution or agency is preferred.