Executive Director - Real Estate Services

 

Executive Director - Real Estate Services 

Salary or Full Pay Range: $141,600.00 - $294,000.00 

Budgeted Range: $205,000.00 - $238,000.00 

 

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor & University Architect and in close coordination with the Vice Chancellor of FOA, the Executive Director of Real Estate Services is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a wide range of entrepreneurial projects for all of UC Davis involving local, regional, state-wide and out of state real property assets, acquisitions, dispositions, gift property, leases and related real estate agreements. This position is the designated campus Real Estate Officer with signature responsibility and authority for all real estate transactions delegated from the UC President to the Chancellor. Responsibilities are executed in collaboration with the leadership from both the Davis and Sacramento campuses, UCOP, and UC Legal and include innovative approaches to project development and financing, negotiations with outside entities to support UC Davis in meeting strategic goals, such as expansion of UCDH clinical services, and management of Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects, such as extensive P3 housing program and Aggie Square in Sacramento. The Executive Director oversees the work of the department’s Directors, Associate Directors and real estate officers responsible for negotiation, due diligence, execution and administration of all ground leases and space leases by the Davis and Sacramento campuses, Public Private Partnerships (P3), campus real estate acquisitions and dispositions, management of the property tax portfolio and due diligence and acceptance of all gifts of real property in coordination with Development and Alumni Relations. 

 

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position 

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Minimum of ten years of managing real estate services with expert knowledge of commercial real estate laws and regulations, leasing, property and asset management, appraisal and land use planning including advanced policy knowledge to develop improvements to policies and processes. 

• Experience in establishing effective working relationships between public and private sector entities, including University faculty and administration, mortgage brokers, and real estate development executives. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with others soliciting and incorporating ideas when appropriate, thinking critically, applying information appropriately, and managing conflicts to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. 

• Ability to effectively hire, motivate, organize, and supervise a team, including senior managers, real estate officers and associated staff. 

• High level of skill in application of the principles of real estate development and finance; appraisal review; analysis and preparation of purchase, sales, bid and ground lease documents; marketing; financing; and tax-exempt financing alternatives. 

• Skill to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker including advanced skills in verbal and written communication, budgeting, strategic planning, systems planning, change management and conflict resolution. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and professional licensure. 

• In depth knowledge of real estate services and policies at the University of California for both academic and health campuses. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• 50% - Strategic Leadership 

• 30% - Property Management & Public-Private Partnerships 

• 10% - Property Leases 

• 5% - Faculty & Staff Housing Program 

• 5% - Gift Properties 

 

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position 

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment 

 

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at: 

Job ID #85615