Vice President, Housing Access and Opportunity

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org Working at Enterprise At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey. Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package. Job Description Summary Reporting to the Senior Vice President, National Strategies in the Solutions Division, the Vice President, Housing Access and Opportunity will strategically lead, fundraise and manage programs, teams and budget, implementing the strategic vision and goals of Enterprise as it relates to housing access and opportunity efforts. Job Description Specifically, the Vice President will lead Enterprise’s national strategy at the intersection of housing, health, and economic mobility, overseeing teams that advance high impact programs focused on homelessness, rental assistance, resident services and pathways out of poverty. The role will convene subject matter experts and partners from diverse teams within Solutions Division and across Enterprise to drive integrated approaches that strengthen delivery systems, scale effective models, and align capital, policy, and practice to improve housing stability, health, and upward mobility for low-income households. Key priorities include: Modernize rental assistance systems to expand housing choice and access, including Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) reform and the exploration of new direct rental assistance models. Leverage cross sector partnerships and Enterprise’s capital, policy, and technical assistance resources to drive systems transformation and accelerate mobility from poverty. Advance integrated housing and service platforms for people experiencing homelessness, while strengthening and preserving permanent supportive housing (PSH) organizations and portfolios. In addition, the Vice President, Housing Access and Opportunity will play a pivotal role in helping to bridge the capabilities of the Enterprise’s Solutions and Community Development divisions. They will create a direct partnership and collaborative work environment with the SVP, [Resident Services/Community Impact] within the Enterprise Community Development (ECD) division to innovate, test, and scale national programs in real time as they are being developed. They will partner through regular scheduled meetings and include ECD’s Resident Services and Community Impact team in program development. They will be accountable to co-develop the outcomes and data to be captured and integrate results into decision making and research produced. The Vice President will drive cross functional alignment to accelerate systems change, working closely with Markets, Advisors, and Policy leaders to integrate housing access, resident services and upward mobility strategies at the state, local, and federal levels. The role will partner with Impact & Evaluation to set clear goals, metrics, and milestones; assess progress; and course correct as needed to ensure results. The Vice President will also foster a culture of trust and collaboration across teams within Solutions, Enterprise Community Development and Capital divisions and external partners. The Vice President of Housing Access and Opportunity will be a dynamic, proven subject matter expert and thought leader who can be one of the key external faces of Enterprise overall, and alongside staff, a key external ambassador and fundraiser for Enterprise’s programs and projects. Key responsibilities The Vice President will play a central internal leadership and coordination role, bringing together colleagues across Enterprise who hold different responsibilities, expertise, and lines of sight on housing access and upward mobility. The Vice President will align priorities, integrate diverse perspectives, and translate insights into cohesive strategies, working closely with Markets and Advisors, as well as teams focused on renter wealth creation, federal policy, research, and other cross organizational efforts. By fostering strong internal partnerships and shared accountability, the role will ensure Enterprise’s capabilities are effectively coordinated to advance impact and systems change. Manage a remote team of Sr. Directors and Directors to set strategies, design, and plan short-, medium- and long-term goals for implementation, scaling and evaluation of the housing access programs, including ensuring that objectives and outcomes are achieved across Enterprise workstreams. Ensure efficient implementation and accountability for housing access and upward mobility work across Enterprise while monitoring and communicating trends and their implications for organizational strategies and priorities. Accountable for developing and managing the team budget along with all awarded grants and contracts. Define and manage clear roles and responsibilities within the housing access and upward mobility teams to advance program goals and support staff development through meaningful opportunities for learning and growth. Serve as subject matter expert in division-wide forums and processes (including peer networks, communities of practice, Solutions Training Academy, intake process). Represent Enterprise in external meetings with both housing, service, philanthropy, investors and other partners including workshops, conferences, and other events Qualifications Minimum of 10 years leadership experience in nonprofit, government, or philanthropy, overseeing multiple programs or contracts, ideally at an organization serving low-income communities. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, community and economic development, social work and or a related field is strongly desired. Demonstrated track record of collaboration with multi-sector partners. Comprehensive working knowledge of program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, and administrative operations. Experience leading others to new levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies. Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Strong community awareness and astuteness. Action oriented with the ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven and entrepreneurial environment. Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Flexible and adaptable, with a strong sense of urgency. This position will be based in one of Enterprise’s local offices and be required periodically to meet with senior staff and partners across the organization. Travel will be required, as needed for in-person meetings, convenings, conferences and other. Salary Transparency You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $185,000– $230,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Total Rewards at Enterprise This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs. Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others. #LI-NU1 Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. Home is where life happens, where plans are made and futures begin. The foundation for dignity, health, education, wealth and community. Yet rents keep going up, paychecks don’t keep pace, and good homes in strong neighborhoods are increasingly out of reach. The system doesn’t work. It must be changed, and it must be changed by us. What We Do Everything we do is informed by the residents we serve: Support community development organizations on the ground Aggregate and invest capital for impact in homes and communities Advance housing policy at every level of government Build and manage communities ourselves Our Goals Together with our partners, we focus on the greatest need – the massive shortage of affordable rental homes – to achieve three goals: Increase the supply of affordable homes Advance racial equity after decades of systematic racism in housing Strengthen communities to be resilient to the unpredictable and make upward mobility possible Our Impact Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging. We are here for impact. We are here for change. Join us. Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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