STEM OPT Estate Appraiser Jobs
Estate Appraiser roles in property valuation, data analysis, and real estate assessment qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization to build your appraisal career.
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Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
The Wealth Management Chief Administrative Office (CAO) provides centralized oversight of WM business operations and financial management. We drive operational discipline, establish governance, and deliver reporting and insights that help WM operate more efficiently and effectively including real estate strategy and workplace planning.
Within CAO, the WM Real Estate team represents Wealth Management in firm real estate strategy and execution. This role is hands-on property management, strategy, analytics and stakeholder management, where you’ll solve workspace problems for Wealth Management, execute workspace strategy, translate space/occupancy data into clear insights, build executive-ready materials, and coordinate with Firm Corporate Services, WM leaders and other stakeholders to solve WM real estate needs and issues.
Responsibilities
- Improve how we work: recommend and implement workspace, process and other enhancements to increase efficiency, clarity, and consistency
- Drive projects to completion: support special projects and initiatives (intake, tracking, meeting prep, action items, timelines, and follow-ups)
- Represent WM with partners: serve as a central point of coordination between WM businesses, Corporate Services, and other stakeholders for property-related questions, initiatives, and issue resolution
- Turn data into decisions: analyze space, occupancy, and utilization information; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities; translate findings into clear, concise insights
- Build executive-ready content: develop senior management presentations with a structured storyline, clean visuals, and actionable recommendations
- Own reporting accuracy: create, reconcile, and maintain occupancy reporting and supporting documentation; ensure inputs and outputs are consistent
- Ad hoc analysis: support additional analyses and deliverables as business needs evolve
Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience in project management or related disciplines including:
- Project coordination, analytics, business analyst, business management, workplace/real estate strategy/operations, reporting/insights
- Management consulting or other similar project-based and problem-solving experience
- Capital improvement or building systems experience helpful
- Coordinating renovations and capital projects (scope, schedule, budget, change orders)
- Basic construction literacy (reading proposals, understanding sequencing and dependencies)
- Stakeholder management (owners/asset managers, tenants, contractors)
- Turnover/readiness management (unit turns, punch lists, make-ready timelines)
- BA/BS degree required
Skills/Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-quality mindset; exceptional attention to detail
- Basic construction literacy (reading proposals, understanding sequencing and dependencies)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level storytelling
- Superior organizational skills: ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Technically proficient and a quick learner of new and updated platforms
- Ability to occasionally travel to various Wealth Management locations
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 85,000 and 140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
INTRODUCTION
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
The Wealth Management Chief Administrative Office (CAO) provides centralized oversight of WM business operations and financial management. We drive operational discipline, establish governance, and deliver reporting and insights that help WM operate more efficiently and effectively including real estate strategy and workplace planning.
Within CAO, the WM Real Estate team represents Wealth Management in firm real estate strategy and execution. This role is hands-on property management, strategy, analytics and stakeholder management, where you’ll solve workspace problems for Wealth Management, execute workspace strategy, translate space/occupancy data into clear insights, build executive-ready materials, and coordinate with Firm Corporate Services, WM leaders and other stakeholders to solve WM real estate needs and issues.
Responsibilities
- Improve how we work: recommend and implement workspace, process and other enhancements to increase efficiency, clarity, and consistency
- Drive projects to completion: support special projects and initiatives (intake, tracking, meeting prep, action items, timelines, and follow-ups)
- Represent WM with partners: serve as a central point of coordination between WM businesses, Corporate Services, and other stakeholders for property-related questions, initiatives, and issue resolution
- Turn data into decisions: analyze space, occupancy, and utilization information; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities; translate findings into clear, concise insights
- Build executive-ready content: develop senior management presentations with a structured storyline, clean visuals, and actionable recommendations
- Own reporting accuracy: create, reconcile, and maintain occupancy reporting and supporting documentation; ensure inputs and outputs are consistent
- Ad hoc analysis: support additional analyses and deliverables as business needs evolve
Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience in project management or related disciplines including:
- Project coordination, analytics, business analyst, business management, workplace/real estate strategy/operations, reporting/insights
- Management consulting or other similar project-based and problem-solving experience
- Capital improvement or building systems experience helpful
- Coordinating renovations and capital projects (scope, schedule, budget, change orders)
- Basic construction literacy (reading proposals, understanding sequencing and dependencies)
- Stakeholder management (owners/asset managers, tenants, contractors)
- Turnover/readiness management (unit turns, punch lists, make-ready timelines)
- BA/BS degree required
Skills/Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-quality mindset; exceptional attention to detail
- Basic construction literacy (reading proposals, understanding sequencing and dependencies)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level storytelling
- Superior organizational skills: ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Technically proficient and a quick learner of new and updated platforms
- Ability to occasionally travel to various Wealth Management locations
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 85,000 and 140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Estate Appraiser
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree maps to an approved CIP code covering quantitative fields like data science, statistics, or finance. Estate appraisal roles often cite analytical skill sets, so a mismatch between your CIP code and the role's SOC code can derail your extension.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the hiring contact directly whether the firm is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. State-licensed appraisal firms and small independent practices frequently are not enrolled, which disqualifies them from employing STEM OPT students.
Search E-Verify-enrolled appraisal employers on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by E-Verify enrollment to surface qualifying estate appraisal employers. Migrate Mate surfaces this verification status so you don't spend weeks pursuing firms that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Draft your I-983 training plan around appraisal competencies
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. For estate appraisers, frame objectives around valuation modeling, market data analysis, and regression techniques that directly apply your quantitative training.
Target firms with existing appraisal trainee programs
Larger real estate services companies and commercial appraisal shops often run structured trainee pipelines that include licensing supervision. These firms are far more likely to have E-Verify enrollment and HR processes already in place for work-authorized hires.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary negotiation
Look up prevailing wages for your SOC code and geographic area before discussing compensation. DOL requires STEM OPT employers to pay prevailing wages, and walking in with OFLC Wage Search data shows you understand the compliance requirements from both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Estate Appraiser role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The extension is granted based on your CIP code, so your STEM degree in a field like data science, finance, or applied mathematics must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Appraisal roles that emphasize quantitative analysis, valuation modeling, or market data work can align well with eligible STEM degrees, but USCIS evaluates your credentials, not the employer's job description.
Does an estate appraisal employer have to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement. Your employer must be actively enrolled before your DSO can recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS. Many independent appraisers and small boutique firms are not enrolled, so verify enrollment status early in the process. You can confirm directly with the employer's HR contact or check E-Verify's public employer search tool. Migrate Mate flags E-Verify enrollment so you can filter qualifying firms before applying.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Estate Appraiser position?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to document specific learning objectives that connect your STEM degree to your day-to-day role. For estate appraisers, that means describing how you'll apply skills like statistical regression, data interpretation, or financial modeling to property valuation work. Generic job duty descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your DSO reviews and approves the plan, and USCIS can audit it, so the connection between your degree field and your appraisal tasks needs to be explicit and defensible.
What happens to my STEM OPT if I'm still waiting on my extension when my initial OPT ends?
If you filed your STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT EAD expired, you're covered by a 180-day cap-gap rule that lets you keep working under the same employer while USCIS processes your application. You must stay with the same E-Verify-enrolled employer during this period. Your DSO can provide documentation confirming your authorized status if your employer's HR team needs it.
How do I find estate appraisal employers who are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
The two filters that matter most are E-Verify enrollment and a role that connects to your STEM degree field. Large commercial real estate firms and national valuation companies are more likely to meet both criteria than solo practitioners or small residential appraisal offices. Migrate Mate lets you search estate appraisal roles filtered by E-Verify enrollment, so you can focus your applications on employers who can actually support your authorization from day one.