Real Estate Career Advisor (4517U) - CED/Master of Real Estate Development Design

Real Estate Career Advisor (4517U) - CED/Master of Real Estate Development Design

About Berkeley

 

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

 

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

 

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.

 

Application Review Date

 

The First Review Date for this job is: 6/16/21

 

Departmental Overview

 

CED is comprised of faculty, students and staff with an impressive set of backgrounds and talents. We believe in the importance of supporting an inclusive environment that values community and builds its strength from a diversity of views and expertise. There are approximately 50 faculty, 1000 undergraduate and graduate majors, and approximately 50 total staff. The college budget is approximately $28M. CED is a multifaceted academic unit, with three departments (architecture, city & regional planning, and landscape architecture & environmental planning); undergraduate, professional graduate and doctoral programs; a suite of highly regarded summer design institutes; widely recognized environmental design archives; extensive computing and fabrication facilities; several administrative and student affairs departments; and a building with auditoria, classrooms, studios, labs, research centers, library, and a cafe.

 

The MRED+D program is a different kind of real estate development program, built on a foundation of equity, resilience, and design. We are training the next generation of socially-conscious and community-oriented developers to be a part of the solution to the grand challenges of our time -- climate change, COVID-19, racial injustice, rising inequality, the affordable housing crisis, and more. Our students come from business, architecture, urban planning, engineering, law, among others, and typically bring 5+ years of work experience. MRED+D is a 3-term, 11-month intensive program with a current enrollment of 25 students and growing to 40 in the coming years. Students learn about real estate development finance, entitlements and project approvals, real estate economics and market analysis, equitable development, design and urbanism, professional practice, public-private partnerships, construction, resilience, plus undertake a development studio and individual capstone project.

 

MRED+D is looking to recruit a real estate professional with knowledge and connections to the real estate development and/or real finance & investment industries. The candidate will act as a career advisor for students, connect them with leading industry professionals, and help place them into internships and full-time positions. The position is ideal for someone looking to help the next generation of real estate professionals break into the industry. Knowledge of one or more aspects real estate is a must. The candidate(s) may also have the opportunity to teach into the MRED+D program within their area of expertise, if they are interested. Candidates should be committed to diversity, with interests in sustainability and equity being beneficial.

 

Responsibilities

 

30% provide real estate career counseling with students.

 

30% establish new relationships with firms and organizations to promote MRED+D and its students.

 

30% connect students and firms to each other.

 

10% work with Student Services Director to design and deliver workshops relating to informational interviews, networking, and real estate hiring.

 

**optional: teach a course in their area of expertise (the above times would be adjusted if the candidate(s) have an interest in teaching)

 

Note: we are open to considering more than one person in part-time roles or a flexible schedule to accommodate the ideal candidate(s).

 

Required Qualifications

 

• Knowledge of and experience with advising, mentoring or counseling techniques.

• Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

• Self-starter who works well autonomously and collaboratively.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

• Minimum five (5) years of work experience in the real estate industry.

• Network of contacts within one or more areas of the real estate industry.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master's Degree in related field preferred.

• Graduate teaching experience (for candidates interested in teaching).

 

Salary & Benefits

 

Salary: up to $104,000 on a full-time basis (proportional if part-time); salary commensurate with experience.

 

Conviction History Background

 

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.