Assistant Executive Director

Undisclosed; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KCHRA) invites applications for its newly created Assistant Executive Director position. This role will serve as the point person for Moving To Work activities and oversee HUD programs across public housing and market-rate developments.

The Assistant Executive Director will supervise staff, develop policies and plans, oversee operations, implement quality control, and assist with procurement, grants, payroll, budgeting, and board

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Executive Director will be the point person for researching, developing, implementing and reporting on all Moving To Work activities.
• The Assistant Executive Director will supervise and train the Public Housing and Market Rate Housing Specialists, develop/submit/implement all program policies, 5-year/annual Public Housing plans, Capital Fund plans and all program reports.
• The Assistant Executive Director will oversee the operations of the HUD Public Housing developments and market rate units.
• The position will implement quality control measures by performing file reviews, inspections, preparing environmental reviews, monitor vacancy turnaround, rent collection, tenant accounts receivable and HUD operating/capital fund draws.
• The Assistant Executive Director will also assist with daily operations including agency procurement, contract administration, grant writing, personnel recruitment/training, payroll processing/benefits administration, budget development/monitoring and Board meeting preparation.

Job description

The Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KCHRA) welcomes applications from experienced candidates for its newly created Assistant Executive Director position. KCHRA owns and/or manages 489 rental housing units consisting of HUD Public Housing, HUD Section 811, Long-Term Supportive Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Rural Development and market rate units located in Kandiyohi and McLeod counties. It also administers or co-administers rental assistance programs including the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program, State of Minnesota Bring It Home Program and the Southwest Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortiums Bridges to Bridges Program. It provides homeowner and business loans through the Small Cities Development Program, a local Property Enhancement Program and the Kandiyohi County Housing Trust Fund. Finally, the HRA has been designated as a Moving To Work agency by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Executive Director will be the point person for researching, developing, implementing and reporting on all Moving To Work activities.
• The Assistant Executive Director will supervise and train the Public Housing and Market Rate Housing Specialists, develop/submit/implement all program policies, 5-year/annual Public Housing plans, Capital Fund plans and all program reports.
• The Assistant Executive Director will oversee the operations of the HUD Public Housing developments and market rate units.
• The position will implement quality control measures by performing file reviews, inspections, preparing environmental reviews, monitor vacancy turnaround, rent collection, tenant accounts receivable and HUD operating/capital fund draws.
• The Assistant Executive Director will also assist with daily operations including agency procurement, contract administration, grant writing, personnel recruitment/training, payroll processing/benefits administration, budget development/monitoring and Board meeting preparation.

Questions can be directed to the Executive Director at [phone] x2855 or [e-mail].

The position is open until filled with first consideration of applications received by September 11, 2026.

The Kandiyohi County HRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.