CoC Program Lead — Grants, Compliance & Housing

City of Winston-Salem; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem is seeking a seasoned administrator to lead Continuum of Care (CoC) programs, manage funding planning, and coordinate HUD/ESG grant activities. You will work with multiple agencies, supervise staff, and advance systems-change initiatives through data-driven analysis.

The role requires strong financial acumen, grant administration expertise, and the ability to train and engage stakeholders while maintaining compliance with federal requirements and local plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred with related coursework.
• Experience in housing, community development or human services; CoC experience preferred.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and grant administration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to train groups.
• Ability to analyze performance data to drive system change and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion of Federal and State grant applications for homelessness initiatives and procure consulting services.
• Supervise contracting, payment and monitoring for grants to local agencies.
• Track CoC project performance through analysis and technical assistance.
• Ensure HUD governance and program compliance and provide TA to CoC projects.
• Oversee HMIS administration and grant reporting to HUD and the State.
• Support CoC governance committees and contribute to planning documents.
• Provide staff supervision and training, and liaise with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Grant administration

Data analysis

Performance measurement

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Public administration coursework

Urban planning coursework

Housing/Community development experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

HUD HMIS software

ELOCs ENAPS SAG HDX

Job description

City of Winston-Salem is seeking a seasoned administrator to lead Continuum of Care (CoC) programs, manage funding planning, and coordinate HUD/ESG grant activities. You will work with multiple agencies, supervise staff, and advance systems-change initiatives through data-driven analysis.

The role requires strong financial acumen, grant administration expertise, and the ability to train and engage stakeholders while maintaining compliance with federal requirements and local plans.