Director Real Estate Development Jobs in Springdale, AR

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time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2026 (23 days left to apply)

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08/31/2026

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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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.
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Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in real estate, business administration, finance, or a closely related field

At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in real estate, higher education administration, or institutional asset management

Experience negotiating complex real estate transactions, public-private partnerships, and development agreements

Demonstrated experience managing real estate portfolio and complex projects

Experience 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 estate

Juris Doctor (JD)

Experience in higher education real estate management

Experience working within a public institution, governmental entity, public authority, or higher education environment subject to public legal, regulatory, governance, and records requirements

Experience developing and managing public-private partnership projects

Experience with municipal finance, bond financing, tax‑exempt financing, and economic development incentives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of commercial real estate principles and practices

Understanding of university governance and higher education operations

Knowledge of land acquisition, leasing, zoning, development, and entitlement processes

Knowledge of Public Private Partnership projects

Ability to complete market and financial modeling and investment analysis

Excellent contract negotiation and administration ability

Skilled in strategic planning and organizational development

Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation

Skilled in project management and valuation methodologies

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build consensus among cross‑functional stakeholders

Ability 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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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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.

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