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Real Estate Associate
Requisition ID
req36619
Working Title
Real Estate Associate - Property Management
Position Grade
11
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico (UNM) Real Estate Department is seeking an enthusiastic and positive individual to join our team as a Real Estate Associate. This role will be located at the Property Management Office at UNM's Science and Technology Park (STP@UNM) on South Campus.
STP@UNM aims to link real estate opportunities with university and private industry research needs to foster economic development and stimulate research. The STP@UNM hosts a diverse range of tenants, including research and development, education, manufacturing, bioresearch, and healthcare entities.
The Real Estate Associate plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of approximately 350,000 square feet of office, laboratory, educational, and research space across multiple buildings. This includes engaging with tenants, vendors, contractors, and university personnel to assess, coordinate, and ensure the completion of the maintenance and repairs of the facilities and grounds overseen by the Property Management Office.
We are seeking an individual with outstanding customer service, a keen eye for details, a desire and ability to learn and to build positive working relationships. Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work independently are also highly desirable.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must possess a current NM Real Estate Associate Broker or Qualifying Broker License OR must obtain such licensure within 12 months of date of hire.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of real estate, property management, construction management and/or leasing.
• Experience in monitoring, reconciling, and assisting with fiscal administration, including but not limited to procurement, contracts, and budgeting.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Problem solving and an understanding of prioritization
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Real Estate Operations (348A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,841.70 - $5,148.00
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
6/4/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is in-person, with the possible opportunity to telecommute as appropriate.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To be considered for this position: • Complete a UNMJobs application to include employment history • Attach a current resume, listing three current and former supervisory references • Attach a cover letter that address our preferred qualifications of the posting • Incomplete applications may not be considered
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.