Housing Administrator

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $82,000 - $89,477

About The Position

The USC department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) – office of Real Estate & Asset Management is seeking a Housing Administrator to join its team! This role administers the University's Faculty/Staff Housing Assistance Program, assists applicants in all phases of the loan process, and aids with due diligence for university real property gifts and acquisitions.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administers the university's Faculty/Staff Housing Assistance Program, servicing 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, and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Analyzes trends in the 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level