Real Estate Associate
Location
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-3 years
Compensation
$44.5K - $61.9K per year
Posted
5h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Real Estate Associate supports the execution and operational oversight of University real estate activities, including leasing, property acquisition and disposition, and portfolio management. This role serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, driving efficiency, transaction compliance, and strategic alignment across the real estate lifecycle.
Job Summary
Administrative Operations | Purdue University | West Lafayette, Indiana
The Real Estate Associate supports the execution and operational oversight of University real estate activities, including leasing, property acquisition and disposition, and portfolio management. Serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, this role drives efficiency, transaction compliance, and strategic alignment across the real estate lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Transaction & Lease Management: Assist the planning, negotiation, and execution of leases and strategic real estate initiatives, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and best practices and that the portfolio is ensuring the portfolio is managed proactively and in alignment with institutional objectives.
Stakeholder & Project Coordination: Partner directly with University units to define project scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets, securing all necessary organizational approvals.
Portfolio & Data Administration: Maintain real estate databases, records, and legal documentation to support proactive property management and optimal space utilization.
Analysis & Problem Solving: Apply established procedures and analytical methods to resolve operational challenges and streamline transaction processes.
This is a hybrid position where you will need to be on campus two (2) days a week.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field
One (1) year of experience in real estate, leasing or property management
Skills Required:
Skill in: organizing resources and establishing priorities, the use of personal computers and related software applications
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
Strong interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse community
Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of: organizational structures, workflow, and operating procedures, marketing strategies, processes, and available resources, real estate, leasing, and property management, business practices and procedures
Familiarity with coordination and preparation of leasing and other real property legal documents such as, property ownership files, surveys, deeds, easements, or similar related documents
Ability to: foster a cooperative work environment, analyze and interpret the needs of customers and offer appropriate solutions, understand basic development and construction principles and techniques, review and evaluate contractor proposals and bids, summarize data, draw conclusions and inferences, and prepare reports and/or presentations, perform complex tasks and to manage multiple projects
Updated 5h ago
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Experience
1-3 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Compensation
$44.5K - $61.9K per year
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Company
Purdue University
Team size
Growing team
Location
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future. Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus. Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.
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Real Estate Associate
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States • Full Time