Real Estate Transaction and Portfolio Specialist

About Us Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the United States. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence beyond the state of Georgia, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries worldwide. Location Kennesaw, Georgia – Campus address: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Marietta campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job ID 296006 Job Summary Provides professional, detail‑oriented support for the university’s real estate activities, focusing on transaction documentation, portfolio record‑keeping, lease and legal agreement administration, and real‑estate‑focused research and process coordination. The position supports the Real Estate Director by ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and continuity across real‑estate transactions and assets in accordance with university policies and Board of Regents (BOR) requirements. Responsibilities Lease Administration and Portfolio Support: Maintain accurate lease records, monitor key obligations, support portfolio reporting, coordinate with Finance and Legal, assist with communications, and maintain electronic filing systems. General Real‑Estate Tasks: Conduct regulatory research, review and draft agreements, coordinate with Legal, support planning and construction initiatives, produce analytical summaries, and partner with internal teams. Documentation and Transaction Coordination: Support end‑to‑end transaction processes, coordinate activities with partners and external consultants, prepare and manage transaction packages, track timelines, facilitate execution and recordation, and maintain comprehensive records for audit readiness. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, public administration, planning, finance, economics, geography, legal studies, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate, public‑sector real estate, legal or paralegal work, property administration, lease administration, or transaction support involving documentation management, coordination, and record‑keeping. Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field. Experience in higher education, public‑sector, government, healthcare, or institutional real estate. Familiarity with legal documents such as real‑estate contracts, easements, land‑use regulations, and entitlement processes. Experience coordinating with attorneys, planners, brokers, or government agencies. Experience maintaining lease abstracts, asset inventories, or contract tracking systems. Proposed Salary Budgeted salary range: $69,280 to $80,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Manage records, track deadlines, and maintain organized files across multiple projects. Balance professional judgment with administrative responsibilities and support senior leadership. Handle multiple tasks or projects concurrently while meeting deadlines. Working knowledge of real‑estate terminology, contracts, and transaction processes. Strong attention to detail, commitment to documentation accuracy, and follow‑up skills. Proficiency with standard office software and document‑management systems. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, independent judgment, organizational, communication, time‑management, project‑management, and presentation skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and other relevant computer applications. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly. Strong customer‑service skills and phone/email etiquette. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 1%–24% of the time. Background Check Standard Enhanced Education required. Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr