University of Southern California

Housing Administrator

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or Finance
  • 3 years of experience in real estate transactions
  • Thorough knowledge of real estate, banking, or finance
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build long-term client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Administer the Faculty/Staff Housing Assistance Program and assist applicants
  • Supervise preparation and evaluation of housing-related documents
  • Update status reports and research program changes
  • Evaluate financial risk and legal issues related to housing
  • Coordinate the housing process with borrowers and financial institutions
  • Counsel applicants on housing affordability and financing
  • Oversee housing program accounting and administrative reporting

Benefits

  • Tuition assistance for you and your family
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
  • 401A retirement account with matching contributions
  • 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
Full Job Description
Administers the University's Faculty/Staff Housing Assistance Program. Assists applicants in all phases of the loan process. Assists with due diligence for university real property gifts and acquisitions.

Job Accountabilities:
  • Administers the university's Faculty/Staff Housing Assistance Program. Services new and existing applicants. Interfaces with participating banks, escrow companies and other institutions involved with the faculty/staff housing process.
  • Supervises preparation of all faculty/staff housing documents. Evaluates all related legal documents and determines if additional review by university General Counsel is required or appropriate. Evaluates loan data for potential policy issues.
  • Updates status reports for analysis of faculty/staff housing on a periodic basis. Researches and makes recommendations for program changes.
  • Evaluates faculty/staff housing issues regarding financial risk and legal concerns. Makes recommendations to senior management. Analyzes trends in Los Angeles area housing market.
  • Controls and coordinates all phases of the faculty/staff housing process with the borrower, real estate agents, escrow officers and other financial institutions. Analyzes all applications according to program guidelines. Collects and evaluates credit information.
  • Counsels faculty/staff housing applicants regarding affordability and financing of housing purchases. Provides available information on trends in the housing markets. Assesses alternative forms of available financing as needed or requested. Assists applicants in all phases of the loan process.
  • Supervises control of faculty/staff housing program accounting and payment collection function with relevant reporting requirements. Supervises collection and disbursement of fees and budgets accordingly. Supervises preparation of all administrative reports.
  • Evaluates and reviews preliminary title reports for all university real property and acquisitions. Researches and makes recommendations to remove title exceptions.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or Finance related focus
  • 3 years of experience in real estate transactions
    • Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
  • Thorough knowledge of real estate, banking, and/or other financial industry exposure
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage priorities with a sense of urgency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to cultivate long-term client relationships.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree - Business Administration, Real Estate, or Finance related focus
  • 5 years of experience in real estate transactions


Benefits
  • USC's Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to:
    • Tuition assistance for you and your family
    • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
    • 401A retirement account with matching 5% w/ additional contributions up to 4% after eligibility is met
    • 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes

Salary Range
  • The annual salary range for this position is $82,000 - $89,476.99/yr. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree

Minimum Experience:
3 years

Addtional Experience Requirements
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Minimum Skills:
Real estate, banking or other financial industry exposure.

Preferred Education:
Master's degree Or
Bachelor's degree Business Administration Or
Bachelor's degree Finance Or
Bachelor's degree Accounting

Preferred Experience:
5 years

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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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