Position Number: 41249175
Payroll Title: REAL ESTATE OFCR 3
Job Code: 005677
Job Open Date: 6/25/2026
Application Review Begins: 7/13/2026
Department Code (Name): SBHA (SB HOUSING AUTHORITY)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: Grade 23
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay is between $100,000 to $120,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience, the budget for the position, and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Work Location: Cheadle Hall - 1325
Working Days and Hours: M-F 8-5
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)
Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
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Brief Summary of Job Duties: The Office of Strategic Asset Management (SAM) at UC Santa Barbara provides leadership and a broad range of professional services to support vital campus development initiatives, including physical planning, environmental assessment, and long-range development for all campus projects. SAM manages a diverse real property portfolio that includes agricultural, institutional, research, residential, and commercial assets, which are administered in direct support of the University's educational mission. Its core functions encompass the development and management of on-campus and off-campus leasing programs, the administration of complex contracts, and the oversight of faculty and staff housing communities. Furthermore, SAM facilitates third-party development partnerships, oversees the due diligence process for acquisitions, and manages specialized licensing programs, including telecommunications and retail.
Within this strategic framework, the Real Estate Leasing Officer is a vital member of the Office of Strategic Asset Management. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for the professional administration of leases, day-to-day management, and operational oversight of properties and contracts owned or acquired by the University. The Officer ensures that all real estate operations and transactions incorporate facilities management requirements and cost accounting principles while remaining in strict compliance with University of California (UC) policies and campus regulations, directly in support of the University's educational mission. #LI-KA1
Required Qualifications:
Must have a Real Estate License in the State of California
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4-6 years of professional experience in a related area/field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Conditions of Employment:
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
35% Legal Instrument Development & Lease Management - Negotiate, draft and review contracts related to University real property, including lease agreements, license agreements, easement agreements, and tenant improvement and work agreements. Administer lease agreements, license agreements, easement agreements, joint development agreements, and other real property-related agreements to ensure adherence to terms and conditions, including those related to tenant improvements, termination, option exercise, and payment obligations. Protect University rights and ensure compliance with University obligations under real property contracts and title matters.
Coordinate with the University's Campus Counsel for the execution of leases and other instruments, as required. Serve as the office of record for real property documents.
30% Fiscal Administration & Property Accounting - Conduct basic financial analysis in support of real estate transactions to support decision-making efforts. Responsible for the tracking, paying, and disputing of property taxes, as well as researching potential tax exemptions for University-held assets. Manage the specialized financial needs of unique holdings, including the oversight of rents, deposits, and detailed financial reporting.
Participate in the development of operating budgets; complete required operational forecasts, budget analyses, and reports regarding property activities and trends. Maintain and manage accurate operational accounting for each individual property within the portfolio. Oversee and track insurance requirements and compliance for both University properties and their respective tenants.
20% Property Management, Operations & Asset Oversight - Provide project management and real estate expertise in the oversight of the University's real estate assets. Manage UCSB real property leased or licensed to non-University parties.
Administer all real property-related agreements to ensure absolute adherence to terms, specifically regarding tenant improvements, termination clauses, option exercises, and payment obligations.
Respond to, evaluate, and address all issues related to the maintenance and repair of University property. Interface directly with landlords and lease administrators to resolve enforcement issues and outstanding maintenance requests. Resolve operational items with tenants and follow up with landlords to ensure all deficiencies are corrected.
10% Academic & Departmental Liaison - Coordinate leasing requests from various campus units, evaluating the viability of these requests and recommending preferred operational alternatives to senior management. Secure formal letters of commitment from departments requesting leases to ensure departmental alignment and financial responsibility.
5% Due Diligence for Potential UC Acquisitions - Support the due diligence requirements for potential UC acquisitions, ensuring prospective properties meet University standards and policies. Coordinate the procurement and review of essential reports, appraisals, inspections, seismic reports, ADA reviews, and code compliance/safety inspections. Assist the Real Estate Services team in serving as the office of record for all land title issues and other issues of record connected with campus real property. Research and correct deficiencies in title. Respond to and evaluate issues related to easements and rights of way. Advise campus constituents regarding existing easements and the potential implications of the issuance of new easements.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit:
* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Opportunity:
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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University of California - Santa Barbara
Jun 26, 2026