Real Estate Associate - Property Management

Real Estate Associate

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

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 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