Administrative Director, Real Estate Development, Miami Dade County Schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details    Salary Commensurate with Experience

The application deadline is Monday, November 25,  2024 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 24 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 
2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular      position and worksite?
3.  If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the   department or school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $106,463.00 

Salary Max:  $178,764.00

     Salary Commensurate with Experience

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Oversees the district's real estate portfolio, including strategic planning, analysis, acquisition, leasing, development, and management of Board-owned properties to maximize the value of real estate assets. Develops a long-term real estate strategy aligned with the district's educational goals. Using real estate valuation to provide the foundation for informed decision-making in effective real estate asset management to achieve significant cost savings, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall business performance.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Overall strategic planning and oversight of real estate development and management.

2.            Identifies, evaluates and recommends the purchase, disposition and leasing of real estate property.

3.            Develops and implements policies for the efficient use of real estate assets.

4.            Collaborates with district leadership, school administrators, government agencies and community stakeholders.

5.            Conducts cost-benefit analyzes of real estate decisions. Assesses the potential return on investment for real estate projects.

6.            Represents the District in negotiations and acquisition matters with developers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

7.            Works with legal counsel in regard to eminent domain and other legal processes and represents the District in court relative to real estate acquisition matters.

8.            Develops or reviews personnel management policies and procedures within the organization and assures that personnel programs and transactions conform to regulations and School Board policies.

9.            Utilizes data and analytics to inform decision-making and optimize real estate portfolio performance.

10.         Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Master’s degree in an appropriate field of study, including but not limited to Urban Planning, Business Administration, or other appropriate field of study, with an emphasis in real estate development/finance and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working for a public agency or private real estate company.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Planning and/or Economic Development, or related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working for a public agency or private real estate company.

2.            Relevant certification in urban planning, public administration or Florida real estate license preferred.

3.            Experience with eminent domain preferred.

4.            Experience with quantitative analytics as applied to real estate or economic development.

5.            Familiarity with project finance concepts and tools, including public and private incentives, such as federal and state tax credit programs, opportunity zones, patient capital investment strategies, and the like.

6.            Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!