Deputy Director of Development

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) is seeking a Deputy Director to provide professional assistance to the BCHC Executive Director (ED) to oversee operations and development. The classification provides policy direction to senior management; monitors and evaluates the activities and services of all agency departments and divisions; and serves as Acting CEO in the absence of the CEO.

Prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree, MBA or comparable Master’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university. Requires planning, accounting, administrative, public relations, & verbal/written communication skills, and the ability to maintain excellent working relationships with residents, landlords, staff, Board of Commissioners, government officials, and the public. Minimum of ten years experience in the management or administration of housing, HUD rental assistance, other affordable housing programs, or equivalent experience. Minimum of five years of experience working with federal procurement and grant administration experience. Minimum of ten years general staff management experience. Property management of non-subsidized properties may substitute for some of the qualifications. Developer experience is a plus.

The BCHC owns 150 RAD PBV, 170 public housing/pre-RAD Section 18 Blend units and 20 Turnkey III Homeownership units.  It administers 815 Housing Choice Vouchers, including VASH and EHV, and the following programs: Family Self-Sufficiency, Resident Opportunities Self-Sufficiency, homeownership, lease-to-own, and Permanent Supportive Housing.  The agency functions with a $ 9,711,417 million net position as of 9/30/2022 and a staff of 13 employees. 

If you meet these qualifications, please mail: cover letter, resume, application, and three (3) verifiable work references, to the attention of: Lee Talmage, Executive Director, Battle Creek Housing Commission  Administrative Office, 250 Champion Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037. You may also fax or email to 269 965-8847 or lee@battlecreekhousing.org.  Applications and job description are available on the BCHC website at www.battlecreekhousing.org. MINIMUM STARTING SALARY RANGE - $ 74,000- $90,000.                        BCHC OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS.  Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check. THE POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Bloomington (IN) Housing Authority is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Executive Director.  The agency functions with a staff of 30 employees and is governed by a 7-member Board of Commissioners.  BHA also has a very active initiative to hire Indiana University interns. BHA has been a HUD high-performer for the last 15 years. HUD has also recognized the agency as one of the top four PHAs in Indiana for their innovative landlord engagement strategies. The net financial position of BHA is $29,099,647.  BHA administers over 1700 Housing Choice Vouchers that include VASH, Emergency, PBV, PBV RAD, TPV, and some SRO units. There are 302 RAD units that have been recently renovated. Under development is a 45-unit affordable for-sale single-family subdivision on land trust. Also scheduled for the fall of 2024 is a 38-unit LIHTC / HTC development within 811 units and 29 Project Based Vouchers.  Residents benefit from a BHA community centers and a community room, and a child care facility that will be breaking ground in 2024. A Boys Club / Girls Club facility is also located on one of the agency development sites. BHA also provides a 15-passenger van for resident transport and funds a summer youth program and back-to-school supplies for youth.

Bloomington, Indiana is the county seat of Monroe County Indiana. The population of the city is 79,168 and the metropolitan area population is 192,714. It is the home of Indiana University and other major employers in the community are linked to the life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing industries. INC. Magazine identified Bloomington as one of “America’s Best Cities for Doring Business”. Entrepreneur Magazine highlighted it as a “Top 50 Hottest Small Cities for Entrepreneurs” and Forbes Magazine rated at as number 3 in its “Best Places for Business Careers”. The community is very highly rated for its educational, cultural, and sports venues.

The candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline preferably in business administration, public administration, urban planning or a closely related field.  A Master’s degree in similar fields is preferred. The candidate must also have six- years of experience in the administration or management at a public housing authority, nonprofit housing corporation, private sector housing agency, or a closely related housing provider. However, candidates with exceptional academic or experience backgrounds that compensate for an academic or experience deficiency may still be considered. 

Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and salary history of the candidate. The application must include a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume that includes salary expectations, and a one-page listing of three references (preferably one former or current Board member, one former or current peer in the industry, and one former or current community stakeholder).  Please submit a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume, a listing of three professional references, and salary expectations to both Stan Quy, President / Principal of The Organizational Leadership Edge at Squy@cox.net and Jessica Quy, TOLE Administrative Assistant at jessicaquy79@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, August 25,2024 by 5:00PM Central Time. BHA reserves the right to interview highly qualified candidates soon after the receipt of an application.

Chief of Real Estate Development and Modernization

Lucas Metropolitan Housing (LMH) is seeking a highly qualified Chief of Real Estate Development and Modernization to direct and implement activities related to real estate planning, development, and acquisition. Responsibilities include managing the operations and administration of the LMH portfolio of real estate development by applying a systematic approach to identifying projects and partners; analyzing feasibility; structuring financing; and completing all pre-development, development, and post-development tasks. The agency functions with a $61,082,355 million annual operating budget that includes a portfolio of 4,821 Housing Choice Vouchers, 2,592 Public Housing units, 247 LIHTC units, and capital financing supporting the creation of housing in the community. A staff of 163 employees manage the LMH portfolio and services.

Lucas Metropolitan Housing uses a housing development strategy that provides a two-pronged approach to de-concentration of affordable housing by creating housing in existing high opportunity neighborhood and improving neighborhood conditions to create mixed-income communities of choice. It is completing a $200 million investment in a portfolio repositioning strategy on six of its affordable housing developments. LMH has also been awarded a Choice Neighborhood Initiative Planning grant and is actively working on implementation strategies in collaboration with community partners to apply for the CNI Implementation grant.

LMH serves the Toledo, Ohio metropolitan area. Known as the “Glass City”, Toledo is the fourth largest city in Ohio with a 2021 population of 268,508. More than 600,000 people call the metropolitan area home. Toledo straddles the Maumee River at the southern end of Maumee Bay, the westernmost inlet of Lake Erie. Downtown Toledo has seen major revitalization and has a growing entertainment district. The University of Toledo contributes greatly to the educational, cultural, and economic influence of the community. Toledo and the Northwest Ohio area accommodates many industries, primarily advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, food processing and logistics and distribution, in addition to being the home of one of the largest employers in the healthcare industry, ProMedica. There are four Fortune 500 companies found in Toledo which was recently ranked in the top 10 for business investments. Most recently, Toledo has been named as the hottest housing market among the largest 100 markets in the United States. For example, with 19 Metroparks in the area, Toledo has been ranked as the number one park system in the country. Toledo’s Art Museum and Zoo are world famous and are routinely ranked among the finest in the country.

A Bachelor’ Degree in Real Estate Development, Business Finance, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field is desired and a Master’s Degree in such fields is preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the administration of programs involving housing development and housing finance, including mixed-use real estate development and construction management, with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in HUD funding (Capital Fund Finance Program/Operating Subsidy (CFFP/OS), experience in asset repositioning and modernization is highly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The selected candidate must provide academic credentials and work history verification. The consultant will complete criminal and credit background checks.

Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. LMH is an equal opportunity employer. The position description can be found on the agency website at https://www.lucasmha.org/Careers. Please email a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume, a listing of three professional references, and salary expectations to both Stan Quy, President / Principal of The Organizational Leadership Edge at SQuy@cox.net and Jessica Quy, TOLE Administrative Assistant at jessicaquy79@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 1, by 5:00PM Central Time. However, the agency does reserve the right to consider the hiring of a highly qualified candidate prior to the application deadline.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Lucas Metropolitan Housing (LMH) is seeking a highly qualified President and Chief Executive Officer to lead and manage the $61,082,355 million annual operating budget that includes a portfolio of 4,657 Housing Choice Vouchers, 2,633 Public Housing units, 322 LIHTC units, 198 Market Rate units, 107 Homeownership Properties and capital financing supporting the creation of housing in the community. A staff of 163 employees manage the LMH portfolio and services.

LMH has received many special recognitions including being designated as a Financial Opportunity Center, winning three Ohio Auditor of the State Awards in a row, and being recognized as one of Toledo’s top workplaces. The agency recently acquired its new LMH headquarters. LMH is a HUD High-Performer. Lucas Metropolitan Housing uses a housing development strategy that provides a two-pronged approach to de-concentration of affordable housing by creating housing in existing high opportunity neighborhood and improving neighborhood conditions to create mixed-income communities of choice. It is completing a $200 million investment in a portfolio repositioning strategy on six of its affordable housing developments. LMH has also been awarded a Choice Neighborhood Initiative Planning grant and is actively working on implementation strategies in collaboration with community partners to apply for the CNI Implementation grant.

LMH serves the Toledo, Ohio metropolitan area. Known as the “Glass City”, Toledo is the fourth largest city in Ohio with a 2021 population of 268,508. More than 600,000 people call the metropolitan area home. Toledo straddles the Maumee River at the southern end of Maumee Bay, the westernmost inlet of Lake Erie. Downtown Toledo has seen major revitalization and has a growing entertainment district. The University of Toledo contributes greatly to the educational, cultural, and economic influence of the community. Toledo and the Northwest Ohio area accommodates many industries, primarily advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, food processing and logistics and distribution, in addition to being the home of one of the largest employers in the healthcare industry, ProMedica. There are four Fortune 500 companies found in Toledo which was recently ranked in the top 10 for business investments. Most recently, Toledo has been named as the hottest housing market among the largest 100 markets in the United States. For example, with 19 Metroparks in the area, Toledo has been ranked as the number one park system in the country. Toledo’s Art Museum and Zoo are world famous and are routinely ranked among the finest in the country.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field is expected and a Master’s Degree in such fields is preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of ten (10) years of executive management experience in the public housing industry.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The selected candidate must provide academic credentials and work history verification. The consultant will complete criminal and credit background checks.

The salary range for the position is $180,000 to $190,000.  LMH is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume, a listing of three professional references, and salary expectations to both Stan Quy, President / Principal of The Organizational Leadership Edge at SQuy@cox.net and Jessica Quy, TOLE Administrative Assistant at jessicaquy79@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 15th, by 5:00PM Central Time. However, the agency does reserve the right to consider the hiring of a highly qualified candidate prior to the application deadline.

The Michigan City Housing Authority

Michigan City, Indiana

The Michigan City Housing Authority (MCHA) is seeking an Executive Director for its programs of federal subsidized housing in Michigan City, Indiana. MCHA is committed to setting a standard of operational excellence providing safe, clean, sanitary, and safe housing for all MCHA residents. MCHAS is seeking a highly responsible and professional who has experience in budgeting, planning, organizing, and directing all programs of the MCHA. The candidate is also responsible for advising the board of commissioners on policy formulation and developing programs to carry out these policies. Activities associated with the job include overseeing all aspects of public housing and housing choice voucher program, preparing, and monitoring annual operating and capital budgets, coordinating all staff and human resources activities and development of the five-year plan and capital funding initiatives. Activities associated with this position require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in the application of extensive knowledge of the regulations governing public housing program. The Michigan City Housing Authority provides an excellent compensation and fringe benefit package.

Resumes should be submitted to:

Job Title: Executive Director

Salary Range: $75,000 - $92,000

Job Location: Michigan City, Indiana

Coldwater Housing Commission, located in rural southwest Michigan, is seeking a self-driven and highly competent Executive Director to lead our organization and direct strategies that support and enhance our low-income housing programs and non-profit entity. CHC recently completed a RAD conversion from Public Housing to HUD multi-family PBRA.  Candidate should have firm grasp of leadership and management principles, effective communication skills and proven ability to work with board of directors and community partners.  Send letter of interest to email:  englewood@coldwater.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Hall County (NE) Housing Authority (HCHA) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to lead and manage the agency’s operating budget of $3.8 million and portfolio that includes 849 Housing Choice Vouchers, 440 Public Housing units, and 20 LIHTC units.  HCHA is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners and employs 20 staff.  HCHA is a Standard Performer in Public Housing and a High Performer in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.  The agency also manages the Hastings Housing Authority and the Aurora Housing Authority.  Grand Island is the third largest city in Nebraska and the Hall County population is 58,607.

The successful candidate should have completed a minimum of a Bachelors degree preferably in business administration, public administration, public finance, urban planning, public policy, urban studies or a closely related field.  Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience with a public housing authority, non-profit housing organization, or a private housing management firm.  However, candidates with exceptional academic or experience backgrounds that compensate for an academic or experience deficiency may still be considered at the discretion of the HCHA Board of Commissioners.  Finalists will be required to provide academic, work history, and salary history verification.  The consultant will complete criminal and credit history background checks.

It is expected that the selected candidate will have the leadership, management, technical and interpersonal knowledge, skills and abilities to be a high-performing Executive Director of HCHA.  Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate.  It is required that the selected Executive Director will establish residency in Grand Island or the immediate vicinity.  HCHA is an equal opportunity employer.  Please submit a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume that includes salary history and a listing of three professional references.  Please submit an email version of the application document to Stan Quy, President / Principal of the Organizational Leadership Edge at Squy@cox.net.The deadline for submittal of applications is Tuesday, June 20 2023 by 5:00PM Central Time.

 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Livonia Housing Commission (LHC) is seeking a highly qualified Executive Director to lead and manage its portfolio of 393 owned housing units, 979 housing choice vouchers and 25 foster youth vouchers. The agency also administers the CDBG, HOME, Community Transportation, and Commodity Foods Programs.  LHC also issues bonds to finance, develop, and manage affordable housing. Two low-income properties are under management and site control / zoning has been secured for a third development. The agency operates with an annual budget of $12 million. LHC is governed by a five-member Board and staffed with 38 employees. The City of Livonia has a population of 95,535 based on the 2020 Census and is situated in Wayne County, Michigan. The community is part of the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

A four-year college degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Finance, Personnel Management or a closely related field is required and a master’s degree in such fields is preferred.  Candidates should have at least five (5) years of executive housing / community development management experience. A thorough knowledge of executive level practices and experience in public housing operations and management  is also preferred. Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities may still be considered by LHC.  Candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, the NAHRO Public Housing Managers Certificate within six months as well as the NAHRO Certified Management Executive Certificate within two years.

Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. LHC is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume, a listing of three professional references, and salary expectations to both Stan Quy, President / Principal of The Organizational Leadership Edge at SQuy@cox.net and Jessica Quy, TOLE Administrative Assistant at jessicaquy79@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2023, by 5:00PM Central Time. However, LHC reserves the right to immediately interview and select highly qualified candidates.

Senior Director of Housing Operations and Management

The Inkster Housing Commission (IHC) is seeking a highly qualified Senior Director of Housing Operations and Management to plan, organize and direct the daily administration and management of the IHC Public Housing developments, Housing Choice Vouchers, Property and Asset Management Operations, and the Capital Program. The IHC portfolio includes 751 Housing Choice Vouchers and 734 Public Housing units. The Senior Director is a direct report to the Executive Director. Inkster Michigan is a suburban community of 25,000 in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, or Real Estate Development or closely related discipline is required, and a Master’s Degree is preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Public Housing is also required.  However, at the discretion of the Executive Director, any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities may still be considered. A Public Housing Manager or Housing Choice Voucher Manager certification must be obtained within one year of employment. The position description can be found on the website at www.inksterhousing.org. Candidates will be required to provide academic, work history, and salary history verification.  The consultant will complete criminal and credit history background checks. 

Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. The salary range is $75K-$85K.  MHA is an equal opportunity employer.  Please submit a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume that includes salary history and a listing of three professional references to both Stan Quy, President / Principal of The Organizational Leadership Edge at Squy@cox.net and Jessica Quy, TOLE Administrative Assistant, at jessicaquy79@gmail.com.  The deadline for applications is November 30,2022 at 5:00PM Central Time. However, IHC reserves the option to interview highly qualified candidates expeditiously at any time after receiving applications.

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is seeking a highly qualified Deputy Executive Director to lead, manage, and provide direct supervision of the top managers in the Low-Income Public Housing Division, the Housing Choice Voucher Division, the Affordable Properties Division, and other divisions as assigned. MPHA Affordable Properties are repositioned properties that are managed by MPHA but owned by an MPHA affiliate. The MPHA and its affiliate entities own and manage approximately 6,000 units. Its voucher program assists approximately 5900 households. The total population served is 26,000 residents. MPHA has completed a RAD-LIHTC conversion at one of its high rises and has converted most of its scattered site properties to project-based Section 8 units. MPHA continues to manage these properties. MPHA is governed by a nine-member Board. MPHA is a HUD high-performer and was designated as one of the first 39 Moving to Work agencies by HUD. MPHA is updating its Strategic Vision and Capital Plan and is expecting to complete this by the end of the year.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required and a Master’s Degree in such fields is preferred. Candidates should have at least seven (7) years of management experience in low-income housing or leased housing, with five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide academic credentials and work history. The consultant will complete a criminal history background check.

Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. MPHA offers a rich and highly competitive benefits package. MPHA is an equal opportunity employer. Please mail a one-page cover letter, a two-page resume, a listing of three professional references, and salary expectations to both Stan Quy, President of The Organizational Leadership Edge at Squy@cox.net and Jessica Quy, TOLE Administrative Assistant at jessicaquy79@gmail.com.  The deadline for applications is November 20, 2022 by 5:00PM Central Time. However, MPHA reserves the right to immediately interview and select a highly qualified candidate prior to the application deadline.