Course credit for internships

Course credit for internships

Students who are interested in obtaining credit for internships should first secure an internship with a provider. Once confirmed, contact Dr. Hudak, for permission to register for GEOG 4920/5900.

You will be required to compile a portfolio during the course of your internship and provide a letter of assessment from the internship provider. Both will be used to determine a "grade" for the course.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The Weitzman Group/Cencor Realty Services - Retail GIS Analyst

The Weitzman Group | Cencor Realty Services are Texas’ number one retail focused Commercial Real Estate firm. The Weitzman Group offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation & Investment Sales. Cencor Realty Services is a leading Asset Management and Development Commercial Real Estate firm. The Weitzman Group currently leases 44 million square feet of shopping center space located in D/FW, Austin, Houston and San Antonio. For more information, visit our website at www.weitzmangroup.com.

The Weitzman Group’s Dallas office, which is located in the Uptown area near downtown Dallas, has an opening for an experienced Retail GIS Analyst.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults with sales professionals and business development team to define project requirements, investigating various approaches to attain end results.
• Produces a variety of high quality geographic and demographic materials in support of commercial real estate transactions and account maintenance by utilizing geographic and demographic information and using programming, database, and graphics skills.
• Assists with quality control processes while adhering to company policy on quality assurance.
• Mentors the activities of GIS Technicians, including support for analytical mapping jobs for production.
• Provides support and assistance for extra workload as needed.
• Assists with training and communications efforts for both the team and internal clients.
• Educates internal and external clients about GIS capabilities and resources.
• Seeks end-user/customer input regarding additional geographic services and enhancements to existing services and processes.
• Extracts demographic information from various databases for use in maps or reports.
• Maintains library of previously designed material for future use.
• Assists with analysis, research, design, and implementation of all mapping tools, templates, standards, and software as well as creates a knowledge base of standard templates and techniques.
• Obtains and maintains accurate market data (e.g., existing and proposed locations of shopping centers, office buildings, malls, retailers).
• Proactively searches for new and different data and sources of data, integrating this data in real estate applicable mapping uses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Geography or related field.
• Requires 1 - 3 years of experience. Retail industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MapInfo Professional (or similar application), word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications required.
• Knowledge of GIS terms and definitions, real estate terms and definitions, real estate analytical methods required.
• Responsible for setting own project deadlines.
The Weitzman Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan and free, on-site parking. Candidates who meet the qualifications for this position should submit their resume to hrdept@weitzmangroup.com and reference Retail GIS Analyst in subject line of email.

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