University Housing Administator

Society for College and University Planning; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Housing Administrator to support the Faculty & Staff Housing Assistance and Neighborhood Homeownership programs. This central USC role guides applicants through financing steps and coordinates with lenders, agents, and leadership to ensure compliant, smooth processes.

The position partners across USC schools and departments to evaluate applications, manage budgeting and reporting, monitor LA housing market trends, and drive program improvements to

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.

Responsibilities

• Guide applicants through financing process for USC housing programs.
• Translate complex financial, legal, and real estate requirements into a clear experience.
• Build partnerships with borrowers, real estate agents, banks, escrow officers, and University leadership.
• Monitor the Los Angeles housing market and recommend program improvements.
• Conduct due diligence for property gifts and acquisitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or Finance-related focus

Master’s degree – Business Administration, Real Estate, or Finance-related focus

Job description

Posted: 8/6/26
Deadline: 9/11/26
Salary: Anticipated hiring range $82,000 - $89,476.99+/yr (DOQ)
Reference Number: REQ20178487

About This Organization

University of Southern California

Job Duties

This highly visible, University-wide role helps faculty and staff across every USC school and department achieve the dream of homeownership—often for the first time—while advancing one of the University’s most important recruitment and retention programs. As the central point of contact for USC’s Faculty & Staff Housing Assistance and Neighborhood Homeownership programs, the position guides applicants through every stage of the financing process, translating complex financial, legal, and real estate requirements into a clear and supportive experience. The role builds strong partnerships with borrowers, real estate agents, banks, escrow officers, and University leadership; evaluates applications, financing options, legal documents, and program risks; and oversees accounting, payment collection, budgeting, and reporting. By monitoring the Los Angeles housing market and recommending program improvements, this position helps keep USC’s housing benefits responsive and competitive. The role also supports the University’s broader real estate portfolio by conducting due diligence for property gifts and acquisitions, reviewing title reports, and resolving potential title issues.

Required Qualifications

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
• 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

Los Angeles, California (Hybrid/Remote)

Posted: 8/6/26
Deadline: 9/11/26
Salary: Anticipated hiring range $82,000 - $89,476.99+/yr (DOQ)
Reference Number: REQ20178487

About This Organization

University of Southern California

Job Duties

This highly visible, University-wide role helps faculty and staff across every USC school and department achieve the dream of homeownership—often for the first time—while advancing one of the University’s most important recruitment and retention programs. As the central point of contact for USC’s Faculty & Staff Housing Assistance and Neighborhood Homeownership programs, the position guides applicants through every stage of the financing process, translating complex financial, legal, and real estate requirements into a clear and supportive experience. The role builds strong partnerships with borrowers, real estate agents, banks, escrow officers, and University leadership; evaluates applications, financing options, legal documents, and program risks; and oversees accounting, payment collection, budgeting, and reporting. By monitoring the Los Angeles housing market and recommending program improvements, this position helps keep USC’s housing benefits responsive and competitive. The role also supports the University’s broader real estate portfolio by conducting due diligence for property gifts and acquisitions, reviewing title reports, and resolving potential title issues.

Required Qualifications

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

Salary

Anticipated hiring range $82,000 - $89,476.99+/yr (DOQ)

Other Info

https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/housing-administrator/1209/98598950048

Required Application Materials

Resume