Affordable Housing Program Lead

City of Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with employer contrib

Employer-paid life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Vacation Leave with accruals

Sick Leave accrual

13 Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Retirement plans: DB and 401a

Voluntary 457 plan

Job summary

The City of Charlottesville seeks a Housing Program Manager to oversee affordable housing initiatives, coordinate with developers, manage funding, and lead a small team. This exempt, full‑time role reports to the Director of Neighborhood Development Services and drives housing policy and program delivery.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on advancing housing solutions for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading affordable housing programs or policy initiatives.
• Proven budgeting and funding administration skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex public policy issues and present clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees affordable housing programs and related budgets.
• Coordinates with developers, property owners, and city/state agencies.
• Supervises technical staff and ensures compliance with policies.
• Manages contracts, grants, and reporting requirements.
• Presents program performance and solicits feedback for improvements.

Skills

Housing policy development

Budgeting & funding administration

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Policy Studies, Finance, Urban Planning, Architecture or closely related field

Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Policy Studies, Finance, Urban Planning, Architecture or closely related field

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The City of Charlottesville seeks a Housing Program Manager to oversee affordable housing initiatives, coordinate with developers, manage funding, and lead a small team. This exempt, full‑time role reports to the Director of Neighborhood Development Services and drives housing policy and program delivery.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on advancing housing solutions for the community.