ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Chapel On the Hill

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 145,000

Full time

12 days ago

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Housing assistance program

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a dynamic leader to guide the Affordable Housing Division within the Housing & Community Development Department. This role requires expertise in affordable housing, strong team leadership, and collaboration with a diverse community to advance equity and expand housing opportunities.

You will help plan, organize, and direct division activities, manage budgets and funding, and ensure compliance with HUD and other applicable laws while engaging with residents,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in affordable housing management, finance, programs, real estate, development, property management, or a closely related field, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Experience with local government is desirable.

Responsibilities

Foster strong collaboration and relationship-building, creating effective partnerships within the Town and across the community.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple housing initiatives simultaneously.
Supervise and mentor Affordable Housing staff, including oversight of work assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Develop, monitor, and manage Affordable Housing budgets and funding decisions, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funding requirements.
Ensure adherence to HUD regulations and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies.
Lead the development and implementation of strategies and plans aligned with the Council’s affordable housing goals and the department’s vision.
Serve as an active member of the Department and Town-wide Senior Leadership Teams, as well as Acting Director of Housing and Community Development as needed.

Skills

Affordable housing leadership

Staff supervision

Budget & funding management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

We’re seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide our Affordable Housing Division within the Housing & Community Development Department. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of team leadership experience, expertise in affordable housing and equitable community growth strategies, and familiarity with local government operations. In this role, you’ll help plan, organize, and direct division activities while collaborating with a high-performing, energetic, and diverse team.

Summary

We are dedicated to expanding housing opportunities and strengthening community wellbeing by creating and preserving affordable homes through both local and federal funding sources. Our strategies include generating mixed-income housing, leveraging town-owned land, providing gap financing, managing town-owned rental units, and investing in community partners to broaden our collective impact.

Essential Functions

Foster strong collaboration and relationship-building, creating effective partnerships within the Town and across the community.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple housing initiatives simultaneously.
Supervise and mentor Affordable Housing staff, including oversight of work assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Develop, monitor, and manage Affordable Housing budgets and funding decisions, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funding requirements.
Ensure adherence to HUD regulations and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies.
Lead the development and implementation of strategies and plans aligned with the Council’s affordable housing goals and the department’s vision.
Serve as an active member of the Department and Town-wide Senior Leadership Teams, as well as Acting Director of Housing and Community Development as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations and funding programs.
Experience with affordable housing development and preservation strategies, including LIHTC and mixed-financing models.
Demonstrated skills in staff supervision, team building, and organizational leadership.
A genuine commitment to public service, with strengths in community engagement, project management, and relationship-building with residents, staff, and external partners.
Proven ability to manage resources effectively and implement innovative solutions to support housing goals.
Ability to model and uphold the Town’s Values of RESPECT in all interactions and decisions.

Education And Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in affordable housing management, finance, programs, real estate, development, property management, or a closely related field, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Experience with local government is desirable.
A combination of years of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties will be considered.

Supplemental Information

Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Employees will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol free Workplace Policy (Download PDF reader).
Employees will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.

Health and Dental Insurance

Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.

Retirement Health Savings Plan

Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.

Paid Time Off

Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System

All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.

Supplemental Retirement Plans

NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.

Disability Insurance

Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non-job related injuries.
Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance

The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.

Direct Deposit

All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.

Other Benefits

Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing

What interests you most about serving the residents of the Town of Chapel Hill?

Briefly describe a complex housing initiative you’ve led. What was your role, what partnerships were involved, and what outcomes were achieved?

How have you incorporated equity or resident voice into housing or community development projects?