Director of Real Estate

About the Opportunity
As a key member of the UNC
System Office - Finance Division, this position works directly with the Vice
President for Capital Planning and Finance and collaboratively with the Chief
Financial Officer and UNC System institutions to ensure compliance with all
regulatory and legal requirements and UNC policies and procedures including
coordination with the State Property Office.

This position is
responsible for oversight of real property transactions systemwide, including
acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and millennial campus transactions for the
UNC System and its constituent institutions in support of the campus master
plans and systemwide objectives. The position maintains the computerized
capital asset management database and is responsible for analysis to support
facilities needs assessments and future capital requests. The position is also
responsible for the annual facilities condition and space utilization report
and other reports associated with real property transactions and management.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team
The Finance and Administration division works as staff to the UNC Board of Governors, president, and CFO to support the financial management of the UNC System. This includes the areas of budget development and execution, facilities, real property, capital construction, debt management, procurement policy, tuition and fee development, efficiency efforts, and analysis of policy changes with a fiscal impact.

The primary function of the Capital Planning department is to support constituent institutions and affiliates in the development of capital budget requests and approval by the Board of Governors and other governmental entities. The office also assists constituent institutions in the review of real property transactions, private-partnership project developments, strategic leasing of real property, and related real property matters.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, urban planning, or a related field and a minimum 7 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of specialization and minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Required Competencies
* Demonstrated experience with the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and management of real estate, preferably for public higher education or state entities, and including public-private partnerships * Ability to understand and comply with relevant statutes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures * Strong knowledge of property management, best practices, capital planning, and long-term financial forecasting * Ability to negotiate and execute real estate transactions * Familiarity with university, nonprofit, or government organizational structures and compliance requirements * Experience with space utilization analysis and campus planning * Demonstrated analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail as evidenced by application materials * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written reports and visual presentations

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
* Prefer individuals with prior experience with the University of North Carolina System or higher educational environment * Professional certification or licensure in real estate or property management (CCIM, CPM, RPA) is preferred but not required * Knowledge of real estate and facilities functions, including transaction management, asset management, and strategic planning, preferably in higher education * Knowledge of real estate laws, development processes, and industry practices, preferably in North Carolina and higher education * Knowledge of State Property Office procedures, applicable sections of UNC System policy manual, and UNC System procedures, especially regarding real estate negotiations and contracts * Knowledge of the use of an enterprise-wide program management database system * Knowledge of higher education space planning and utilization standards * Knowledge of DocuSign or similar document processing system

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:
The applicant must be physically able to travel to and visit sites to determine the characteristics and suitability of property for proposed real estate transactions.

• Classification: Director
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Location: Raleigh, NC USA
• Position Number: 20040041
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by Monday, December 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.