Director, Affordable Housing Operations, Multifamily

Job TitleDirector, Affordable Housing Operations, Multifamily( Description SummaryThe Director, Affordable Housing Operations is responsible for the affordable compliance and operational performance of Cushman & Wakefield’s portfolio of affordable housing communities. This role partners with Regional Property Managers, Property Managers, clients, and internal business partners to deliver strong regulatory compliance, operational support, and client satisfaction. The Director provides leadership, coaching, and oversight to Cushman’s existing affordable compliance team and serves as a key liaison between field operations, ownership groups, and support functions to ensure consistent execution of company standards and affordable housing requirements.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:Portfolio and Financial PerformanceProvide oversight and ownership for Cushman & Wakefield’s portfolio of affordable housing communities, ensuring operational and compliance excellence.Partner with property management leadership to develop and execute compliance playbooks.Identify compliance challenges and areas of opportunity to improve existing workflows.Consistently monitor and ensure compliance with various federal, state, and local affordable programs.Design and deliver compliance reporting for executive leadership and operators that measures compliance KPIs and performance metrics, enabling proactive management of service delivery commitments across our assets. Evaluate, structure, and ensure appropriate compliance billings.Promote consistent compliance practices across all communities and ensure teams remain informed of regulatory changes.Leadership and Talent DevelopmentProvide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities with the appointed team to build a high-performing organization.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and client-focused service.Lead the existing compliance team to support audits, inspections, agency reviews, reporting requirements, and ad hoc requests from operating partners or clients.Client RelationsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with clients, asset managers, investors, and internal business partners.Participate in client meetings, property reviews, and strategic planning sessions.Provide timely and structured communication regarding compliance performance, risks, and opportunities.Support business development and client retention efforts as needed.COMPETENCIES:Strong knowledge of affordable housing regulations and compliance requirements.Proven financial and operational management skills.Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and relationship management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.IMPORTANT EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE7-10 years of multifamily and affordable compliance experience with a clear track record of increasing responsibilityDemonstrated expertise with affordable housing programs, including, but not limited to, HUD, LIHTC, and other federal, state, and local housing programs.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.OTHER DUTIESThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.COMPANY BENEFITS120 Hours Paid Time Off annually; prorated upon hire40 Hours Sick Time annually; prorated upon hire2 Volunteer Days annually to give back to causes important to you and your community12+ Company Holidays annuallyPaid Parental Leave to support you and your familyMedical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, along with supplementary benefit options, including pet insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, and early access to pay, to support your health and wellbeingCompany Discounts Program offering savings with many major retailers and service providersPersonal & Professional Development Resources, including access to LinkedIn Learning, for continued learning and growthEmployee Assistance Program & Counseling Services offering confidential guidance and resources when you need themCushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 127,500.00 - $150,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”SummaryLocation: Chicago, Illinois, USAType: Full time