Coordinate pre-transaction analysis and due diligence, including financial modeling and pro forma analysis, cost-benefit or return on investment analysis, feasibility analysis, market research, and review of third-party reports such as market demand studies, environmental assessments, appraisals, facility assessment reports, among others. External contacts include consultants, contractors, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, historical societies, local surrounding communities, representatives from other colleges and universities, visitors, and the general public.