Treasury and Real Estate

The University of Missouri System (UM System) serves Missouri as the state's land-grant university and Missouri's only public research and doctoral-level institution. It has a unique mission to advance the opportunities for success and well-being for Missouri, the nation, and the world through transformative teaching, research, innovation, engagement and inclusion.

The UM System consists of system administration and four universities: the University of Missouri-Columbia, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and all their component parts, including MU Health, MU Extension and UM Engagement.

We are seeking a Director of Real Estate for the University of Missouri System with the following principal duties:

Represent the University of Missouri System in activities and transactions related to real estate, including:

• Overseeing the acquisition, disposition, monetization and management of University properties.
• Coordinating transactional approvals with departments and the Board of Curators
• Overseeing the leasing of ground and space and negotiating with private entities for the execution of space leases external to the University’s campuses.
• Implementing strategic public-private partnerships in connection with the development of physical assets on or near the University’s campuses.
• Reviewing business transactions for conformance with applicable policies, laws, market conditions, and fiduciary responsibilities
• Managing the common areas and tenant services within the University’s research parks.
• Coordinating the hiring and duties of professional consultants (i.e., appraisers, brokers, etc.) to provide best-in-class performance and compliance with policies.
• Collaborating with other University leaders in the physical and financial development and management of real estate assets.
• Providing real estate expertise to the planning process for the University’s campuses, health system and research parks.

In fulfillment of these real estate duties, the successful candidate will:

• Work closely with Office of General Counsel to prepare lease agreements, amendments, and other real estate related documents.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for UM System departments and for external tenant/landlord relationships.
• Provide UM System departments with interpretational support of lease terms, billing issues, common area maintenance billing and operational expense reconciliations.
• Prepare market rate analyses to be used in valuations and budgeting related to the to lease or purchase of properties.
• Schedule and lead property site visits (occasional travel outside of Columbia, MO required).
• Develop and continue to enhance lease administration strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of real estate items for presentation to the University’s Board of Curators.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight to real estate staff (3 FTE)
• Approve and monitor departmental budget performance
• Direct, coordinate, and implement the formulation of operational goals, objectives and policies for the effective management of business and real estate transactions in response to clients’ needs.
• Oversee and develop the policies associated with the University’s real estate assets and gifts of real estate to the University endowment and associated entities.
• Other tasks as required and assigned.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Prior experience within the commercial real estate industry with experience specifically working in transaction management, lease administration, portfolio management, sales or property management.
• Prior management experience
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced, team centered, results-driven environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpretation skills including experience with all real estate transaction types and lease structures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Peoplesoft.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial analysis.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Grade: GGS-013

University Title: Director II Business Administration

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Cover letter, resume and list of three references with contact information

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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