Housing Administrator

The USC department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) - office of Real Estate & Asset Management is seeking a Housing Administrator to join its team!

Job Summary:

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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