The Nevada System of Higher Education

SALARY RANGE: Approximately $120,000.00
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: April 1, 2007

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have an earned bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance (or related field) and a law degree from an accredited institution. The candidate must also have a combination of substantive legal/property management/financing experience of at least eight years. A current license to practice law in the State of Nevada is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in all aspects of real estate, including legal issues, leases, construction, purchase or sale of property, financing, water rights, easements, corporate structures and land use. Prior work with or on behalf of public entities is desirable. It is also preferred that the candidate have a demonstrated record of being able to work in, or with, diverse communities, and a record of service to the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES : Successful candidates must possess significant personal initiative and reliability, personal and professional integrity, a strong academic record, demonstrated written and verbal skills, progressive legal/property management experience, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, ability to work under pressure and in the public arena, and political acumen, which includes working directly with the governing board, institutions and other attorneys within and outside NSHE. From time to time, the successful candidate may also be expected to work with the State Public Works Board, the state legislature, and county or local governing bodies with respect to real property matters. The position also may involve performing or commissioning studies, and preparing reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

The successful candidate will have primary responsibility to work with the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents, Vice Chancellor of Finance, Chief Counsel and with System institutions to assist in evaluating, structuring, and making recommendations regarding real estate related transactions. In this regard, the position will involve primary responsibility in the preparation of an agenda for the Investment Committee pertaining to real estate matters.

The position will also have oversight responsibility in the area of tracking, planning, coordinating and evaluating uses associated with the NSHE real estate portfolio. This will also include making recommendations regarding necessary policies or modification of existing policies to address emerging issues and oversight obligations.

The successful candidate may also be asked to undertake some responsibilities with respect to other legal issues that are typically associated with legal representation of public entities, such as the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law, employment matters, regulatory law and preventative law.
TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the HR Search on-line search process. Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Bart Patterson, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm . For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Lori Mandracchio at (702) 889-8426 or lori_mandracchio@nshe.nevada.edu.

The deadline for submission is March 2, 2007.
For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu . The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The NSHE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages the nomination and candidacies of women and minorities.