Real Estate Apprentice

The Real Estate Intern position, under the direction of the Vice President of Real Estate, is responsible for preparing and organizing research and asset management data, developing inventory lists, and completing timely and accurate data entry. They will also conduct market research and analyze financial statements. The intern must be able to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally to develop business cases. Additionally, they must be able to analyze market trends and determine competitive pricing for sale prices and lease rates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in market analysis.
• Conduct property searches.
• Assist in calculations and quantitative analysis and research.
• Create and maintain inventory of HVAC equipment at commercial properties.
• Assist in leasing rental units, responding to inquiries, qualify applicants, showing vacant units, prepare lease paperwork and accurately input lead information.
• Participate in follow-up with prospective residents.
• Assist with inspecting residences and commercial spaces with prior to new tenants taking occupancy, filling out inspection forms, and reviewing lease paperwork and property rules.
• Obtain knowledge in the management of lease renewals, tracking expenses, recording notices to vacate and interviewing tenants for reason, preparing lease expiration letters and renewal leases.
• Assist in accurate data collection and entry.
• Obtain knowledge to comply with all Fair Housing regulations and Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act and Code of Virginia applying to the sale or rental of housing and leasing of commercial spaces.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing key performance indicator measures for Procurement sections.
• Assist with advising Property Managers of conditions at properties affecting tenant safety.
• Assists with codifying existing procedures in University Standard formats.
• Assists in documenting new policy related to University procurement process and procedures.
• Assist with special assignments as requested.
• Maintain business dress code at all times.
• Any other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Customer Service experience.
• Pursuing Degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current student at Liberty University.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
  
• Ability to communicate in a professional and Christ-like manner, resolving issues with an attitude of courtesy and respect.
  
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Display self-motivation and multi-tasking skills.
• Possess excellent listening and discerning skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
• Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.