DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is seeking a highly qualified Director of Asset Management to lead and manage the 16 staff which includes four asset managers and 12 support staff.  A description of the general duties, responsibilities, and competencies can be found on the agency website at www.grhousing.org.  GRHC is a HUD high-performer agency and is the largest affordable housing provider in the community.  The agency manages 951 units of affordable housing and LIHTC units.  Under the leadership of Executive Director Carlos Sanchez, the portfolio is being significantly repositioned utilizing RAD / Project Based Vouchers.  The agency is also pursuing a Moving To Work designation.

A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration / management, urban planning or closely related disciplines is required.  A Master’s degree in these same discipline areas is preferred.  Candidates are expected to have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public housing and/or assisted housing, including a minimum of two (2) years supervising management level staff in public housing, tax-credit housing, or apartment management.  However, candidates with exceptional academic or experience background that compensate for an academic or experience deficiency may still be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director.  The successful candidate must have a Public Housing Manager (PHM), Certified Property Manager (CPM) or comparable professional certification or commit to gaining such certification in the first year in this position.  Candidates will be required to provide academic, work history, and salary history verification.  The consultant will complete criminal and credit history background checks. 

The starting salary for this position is $93,461.  The GRHC 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 Stan Quy, President / Principal of The Organizational Leadership Edge at Squy@cox.net.  The position is open until filled.  However, the goal of the agency is to fill the position expeditiously and candidates that are highly qualified may be interviewed shortly after application submittal.