Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Peoria, IL

JOB SUMMARY:

Our future Real Estate Manager is responsible for coordinating all Real Estate and Government Affairs activities in the Market of greater Peoria. This includes interfacing with both the General Manager and the Vice President of Real Estate to ensure that the department is in alignment with and contributing to meeting Market and Company goals and objectives. This professional will have a long term, positive impact on our Peoria Billboard Assets by improving current real estate agreements, developing new asset opportunities, and working with local government to effect positive change in OOH Advertising zoning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Real Estate Responsibilities:

• Liaison with Corporate Office on all issues pertaining to Real Estate/Leasing.
• Market point of contact on new lease identification, negotiation, maintenance and security.
• Handles activities associated with permits for acquisition, maintenance, renewal and security.
• Coordinates activities associated with renewal lease negotiation, maintenance and security.
• Development and maintenance of lease files.
• Develops annual departmental budget as well as implementation.
• Market point of contact on zoning issues including, but not limited to, variances, extensions and conditional use permits.
• Serves in a lead capacity at the market level on lease rent payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Negotiates lease rent reductions when and where appropriate.
• Market liaison for all other market departments within the DMA and across the AOA footprint.
• Liaison with Legal Counselors/Representatives regarding real estate, zoning, real estate-
• related litigation, and government affairs.

Government Affairs Responsibilities:

Liaison with Corporate Office on all issues pertaining to Government Affairs functions.

Market point of contact on community relations activities.

Functions as government liaison at the local and state level.

Serves as regulatory liaison for the market (DOT, FHWA, et.al.)

Liaison trade associations at the local and state level.

Coordinates market/site visits, if required, for any and all government/regulatory officials.

Leads legislative initiatives on local and state and national issues where requested.

Initiates grassroots efforts on local and state and national issues when requested.

General:

Keeps General Manager informed of all pertinent Real Estate and Government Affairs activities and information.

Market point of contact with Corporate Office pertaining to real estate and budgetary functions.

Travels to meetings as required.

Performs other functions as assigned by General Manager or designated supervisor.*The Company rather than management retains the discretion to add to or change duties of the position at any time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business or a closely related field.
• 5 years in outdoor advertising, zoning, property management or related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication and public presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.

This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the required experience and skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person