Our teams shape strategic initiatives, have passion, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our team in the role of Intern. This position is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 8 hours a day, on site at the Getaway office in Indianapolis, IN.  This internship will start late June and end in late August.  

This position is open to currently enrolled sophomores or juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate.

The Real Estate Intern will support IU Health’s corporate real estate and system strategy initiatives that shape the future of the state’s largest healthcare system. This role blends analytical work, exposure to large-scale healthcare planning, and hands-on experience with real estate transactions that directly influence patient access, operational efficiency, and long-term system growth.

You’ll work alongside leaders in real estate, finance, and operations to evaluate opportunities, model financial outcomes, and contribute to strategic recommendations for IU Health’s statewide portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Transaction Analysis

• Build and refine financial models for acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and development opportunities.

• Analyze deal structures, cash flows, valuation metrics, and scenario outcomes to support decision-making.

• Prepare summaries and presentations that translate financial insights into strategic recommendations.

Strategic System & Real Estate Initiatives

• Assist in evaluating market expansion opportunities and long-range facility planning.

• Support portfolio optimization efforts.

Project Support

• Support transaction managers on active real estate initiatives, including due diligence, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

• Contribute to dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to the strategic and financial decision-making behind a major healthcare system’s real estate portfolio.

• Hands-on experience with financial modeling and real estate analysis.

• Insight into how real estate supports clinical operations, patient access, and system growth.

• Opportunities to collaborate with leaders across strategy, finance, and operations.

• A meaningful role contributing to projects that impact communities across Indiana.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires current enrollment in an Associate's, Bachelor's, and/or Master's Degree Program.

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate.

• Candidates pursuing degrees in a healthcare related field are preferred. 

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including comfort with Excel-based modeling.

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally.

• Interest in healthcare delivery, real estate strategy, and large-scale capital planning.

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.