Business Development Associate

At CLS Living, our mission is simple: to deliver unparalleled resident experience and foster an exceptional workplace environment. We are committed to building a world-class team of passionate individuals who thrive in a culture of positivity, creativity, and continuous growth.

Each day brings new opportunities to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact. We take pride in our vibrant, design-forward communities and in the devoted teams who manage them with care and integrity. Our success starts with our people—and when our team thrives, our residents do too.

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Business Development team. The Analyst will support the procurement of new business opportunities and assist with key deliverables across acquisitions, underwriting, market analysis, and strategic initiatives. This role provides a great opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and expanding company. 

• →Coordinate tactics to achieve company goals and growth objectives 

• →Underwrite new management opportunities to ensure sound and mutually beneficial business terms, including rent rolls, operating statements, capital budgeting, and NOI projections  

• →Analyze target markets, growth opportunities, and asset potential using industry data sources, market trends, competitor analysis, and enrollment metrics.  

• →Create stabilized pro forma budgets and income & expense projections 

• →Prepare comprehensive market surveys and rental rate evaluations 

• →Maintain a financial and operational database for internal tracking 

• →Identify value-add opportunities and recommend strategic initiatives 

• →Assist with underwriting and due diligence for acquisitions or new management contracts 

• →Support KPI development and tracking 

• →Conduct competitive analysis of property interiors, amenities, and resident services 

• →Provide analysis of property staffing, payroll, and operational programming (utilities, trash, internet, etc.) 

• →Identify potential business development contacts and coordinate outreach 

• →Review and analyze T12s and provide side-by-side comparisons 

• →Prepare presentations and reporting materials (PowerPoint proficiency required) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related Business field preferred 

• At least 1-3 years of experience in student housing, multifamily, real estate investment, consulting, or property management analytics. 

• Strong proficiency with Excel and financial modeling 

• CRM and analytic tools experience preferred 

• Working knowledge of GAAP principles 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines 

• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills 

• Yardi and/or Entrata experience preferred 

• Understanding of multifamily and student housing operations is a plus 

• • Available for limited travel as needed 

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and who sees every challenge as an opportunity to improve the resident experience. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a passionate mentor and team builder, invested in the growth and development of others.
• Act as an ambassador of the CLS Living culture, bringing energy, pride, and leadership to the community.
• Have a personal drive to excel, grow within the company, and take ownership of their role.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking for innovative ways to enhance operations, resident satisfaction, and property performance.
• Demonstrate a solutions-first mindset, handling challenges with professionalism and integrity. 

We conduct criminal background and drug screening.

CLS Living is very proud to be recognized as a certified Great Places to Work company.

CLS Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.