Summer Intern - CCASSIP

This internship is offered through the Columbia College Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program, (CCASSIP). To learn more about CCASSIP go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/CCASSIP. CCASSIP Positions and the program are open to CC students only. All CCASSIP 2017 positions will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 semester on a rolling basis. To find CCASSIP internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. There is no application limit for CCASSIP positions. Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions happen at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. There are also information sessions where you can learn more about all CCE’s summer internship programs. http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar.

The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

1. Resume
2. Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
3. Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)

Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Job Description

RCLCO, a national leader in providing strategic economic guidance to the real estate industry, seeks qualified Interns in our Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Austin offices. RCLCO is recognized as the leading independent knowledge solutions provider to the real estate industry. Founded in 1967, RCLCO is a pioneer in bridging market and financial feasibility, consumer research, and industry intelligence. Our professionals are widely respected for their ability to assess economic and market directions, and to translate these trends into project concepts and financial guidance.

Interns join our team as junior consultants to gain unmatched experience in real estate analytics and exposure to the industry. Intern team members may be invited to stay at RCLCO to advance their careers in real estate consulting, or may eventually pursue other career or educational opportunities; our Interns have gone on to successful careers in real estate development, private equity, banking, investment, and public policy.

Interns work directly with project managers and senior firm leadership to provide foundational support for RCLCO’s market research, financial and statistical analyses, and professional reports and client presentations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Organize data, analyze trends, and construct financial and statistical models by employing existing RCLCO methodologies and/or developing new approaches;
• Conduct primary and secondary economic, demographic, and real estate research;
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate key findings and recommendations to clients;
• Provide analytical support in client meetings and presentations;
• Support business development and intellectual property initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Rising senior of an undergraduate degree in economics, finance, real estate, urban studies or planning, architecture, human geography, political science, or other liberal arts disciplines with demonstrated experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Excellent academic record;
• Passion for analysis, ability to structure quantitative and qualitative problem-solving approaches, and attention to detail and accuracy;
• High levels of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and in conducting internet research;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Professional in demeanor and appearance, a self-starter, a good time manager and “team player.”

In your application, please be sure to indicate your preferred office and report your grade point averages (GPAs) for all relevant academic programs. Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed. This is a paid internship commensurate with candidate’s experience.

For information on additional career postings, including for candidates with graduate degrees and more senior team members, please visit http://www.rclco.com/career.

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