Director of Real Estate and Public-Private Partnerships

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Closing Date 08/31/2026 Type Of Position Construction and Planning Workstudy Position No Job Type Regular Work Shift Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services Department's Website Summary of Job Duties: The Director of Real Estate and Public-Private Partnerships provides strategic management and administrative oversight for the university's real estate portfolio and the analysis, development, implementation, and oversight of public-private partnerships (P3s). The Director serves as the university's subject matter expert on real estate transactions, property acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, property management, development opportunities, and complex partnership agreements. Working collaboratively with university leadership, legal counsel, finance, facilities management, auxiliary services, academic units, and external partners, the Director develops innovative strategies that maximize institutional assets while minimizing risk. The position is responsible for identifying opportunities that support the institution's academic mission, strategic growth, financial sustainability, and campus development objectives. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in real estate, business administration, finance, or a closely related fieldAt least seven years of progressively responsible experience in real estate, higher education administration, or institutional asset managementExperience negotiating complex real estate transactions, public-private partnerships, and development agreementsDemonstrated experience managing real estate portfolio and complex projectsExperience with financial analysis and project management Experience with high-level negotiation, communication, and relationship-building Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business administration (MBA), finance or real estateJuris Doctor (JD)Experience in higher education real estate managementExperience working within a public institution, governmental entity, public authority, or higher education environment subject to public legal, regulatory, governance, and records requirementsExperience developing and managing public-private partnership projectsExperience with municipal finance, bond financing, tax-exempt financing, and economic development incentives Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of commercial real estate principles and practicesUnderstanding of university governance and higher education operationsKnowledge of land acquisition, leasing, zoning, development, and entitlement processesKnowledge of Public Private Partnership projectsAbility to complete market and financial modeling and investment analysisExcellent contract negotiation and administration abilitySkilled in strategic planning and organizational developmentSkilled in risk assessment and mitigationSkilled in project management and valuation methodologiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build consensus among cross-functional stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Additional Information Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents To Apply Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions To Applicants Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity N/A Frequent Physical Activity N/A Occasional Physical Activity N/A Benefits Eligible Yes