Director of Housing

Description

Ready to provide strategic leadership, innovate housing programs, and make a lasting impact on affordable housing across our community? Join WNCSource as our Director of Housing!

If you are a visionary leader with expertise in housing programs, public administration, or community development, this is your opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives! Working alongside the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will oversee housing operations, lead growth strategies, and explore exciting new housing development opportunities.
Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: $78,000.00 / year
• Executive Leadership: Drive strategic vision and policy for vital community housing programs with wide latitude for independent judgment.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Directly shape access to affordable housing, homeownership, and self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families.
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Enjoy generous paid time off, including paid holidays and time to recharge!
• Funding for Higher Education: We support your ongoing professional development and learning!
• Career Growth: Plentiful opportunities for agency leadership and professional advancement.

What You Will Do (And Love!)

• Strategic Leadership: Work closely with the CEO to plan, design, implement, and evaluate agency housing program systems and long-term strategy.
• Manage Core Programs: Oversee ongoing operations of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), HCV Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), and HCV Homeownership programs.
• Expand Housing Opportunities: Evaluate, recommend, and oversee new opportunities for housing expansion, including potential housing development activities.
• Department Oversight: Lead and empower the Housing Department team, ensuring program efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the Agency: Serve as the primary agency representative when collaborating with funding sources, community partners, and regulatory bodies following federal, state, and agency guidelines.

Benefits That Support You

• We invest in you so you can invest in our mission! Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays (including Christmas Break)
• Generous PTO (Full-time employees start at 12+ days)
• Free Employee Clinic via Pardee @ Work and Teladoc
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement 403(b) Plan with up to 5% Employer Match
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education support
• Wellness Program with rewards
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance (because your pets matter too!)

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, or a related field from an accredited college (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Experience: Proven supervisory experience administering federal affordable housing programs, working with low-income populations, and operating in a nonprofit environment.
• Desirable Background: Education or hands-on experience in real estate development is highly desirable!