Director - Real Estate and Mortgage Team
Job Class: Audit Director
Agency: Commerce Department
- Job ID: 93845
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 05/01/2026
- Closing Date: 05/14/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MMA
- Division/Unit: Enforcement Division / REMIT
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $41.09 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,795 - $123,338 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St Paul.
Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.
The Director of Real Estate and Mortgage Investigative Team (REMIT) in the Enforcement Division of the Department of Commerce provides strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of the team responsible for conducting civil investigations to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate state laws related to real estate brokers, real estate salespersons, mortgage originators, closers, title companies, appraisers and other related persons. This role ensures that investigations are accurate, fair, timely, and aligned with statutory authority and best practices. The Director will lead investigative staff; plan, organize, and coordinate Investigations; testify at administrative hearings; and establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of real estate and mortgage industry experience in compliance, law, regulatory affairs, or a related area.
A bachelor's degree in real estate, business, public administration, law enforcement, political science, pre-law, or a related field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
An advanced degree in real estate, business, public administration, law enforcement, political science, law, or a related field can be substituted for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated on the following:
- Experience as a supervisor, project manager, and/or lead worker.
- Experience with investigative methods and analyzing data.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complicated information to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a civil or criminal investigator, examiner-in-charge, staff examiner, or compliance.
- A variety of experiences working effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Advanced degree (master's degree or J.D.)
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements
Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.