SE University Real Estate Analyst

University of Richmond

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About The Position

The Student Real Estate Analyst will work directly with the University’s Real Estate team and gain hands-on experience in real estate, finance, asset management, and property operations. The position provides an opportunity to apply business and analytical skills to real properties while learning how an organization manages a real estate portfolio from acquisition and maintenance through renovation, leasing, and long-term planning. The student will contribute to projects involving property research, financial and operational analysis, asset assessments, data management, and capital planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a business student interested in real estate, finance, asset management, consulting, or operations to build practical experience and develop skills that translate directly to future internships and careers.

Requirements

Students pursuing Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field
Curious and willing to learn
Comfortable working with spreadsheets and data
Detail-oriented and organized
Able to conduct research and draw information from multiple sources
Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask questions
Interested in learning how real estate, finance, and operations come together

Nice To Haves

No prior real estate experience needed

Responsibilities

Assess University properties: Visit unoccupied University-owned homes to inventory appliances, fixtures, furnishings, and building systems and document their age, condition, and replacement needs.
Conduct property research: Research and organize historical property records, including appraisals, inspections, renovations, permits, maintenance history, and other property documentation.
Analyze real estate data: Assist with financial and operational analysis, forecasting, and reporting to help the University understand property performance and future needs.
Support asset planning: Help evaluate property conditions, anticipated capital needs, and potential investments to support long-term real estate and asset management decisions.
Build and maintain data: Organize property information and develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and other tools used to manage the University's real estate portfolio.
Modernize property records: Assist with digitizing and organizing historical property files to improve access to important real estate information.
Contribute to special projects: Support research, analysis, and other projects that help the Real Estate team improve how the University manages its properties.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience in real estate, finance, asset management, and property operations
Apply business and analytical skills to real properties
Learn how an organization manages a real estate portfolio
Contribute to projects involving property research, financial and operational analysis, asset assessments, data management, and capital planning
Build practical experience and develop skills that translate directly to future internships and careers
Apply classroom knowledge to real estate and asset management decisions
Develop skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and data analysis
Gain experience evaluating property condition, investment needs, and capital improvements
Learn how a large organization manages a real estate portfolio
Work with actual property records, financial information, and operational data
Develop proficiency with Excel, data organization, research, and analytical tools
Strengthen professional communication, organization, and project management skills
Build examples of meaningful projects and analytical work to discuss on your resume and in future interviews
Gain exposure to career paths in real estate, finance, consulting, asset management, property management, facilities, construction, and operations