Deputy Director, Housing Opportunity & Equity

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifelong pension after vesting

457B Retirement Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a Deputy Director of Housing Opportunity to lead Denver’s affordable housing initiatives. You will oversee a cross-functional division of 30+ employees, manage budgets, and collaborate with state, federal partners to expand housing options.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will drive policy, investments, and program development, ensure compliance, and engage with diverse communities to promote equity in housing access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience at a director level with budget and fiscal oversight.
• Experience overseeing housing programs, investments, and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage divisional budgets and investment review processes.
• Develop multi-year strategic plans for the Department of Housing Stability.
• Lead and mentor a diverse staff across multiple programs.
• Oversee housing investment, development, and asset management initiatives.
• Represent the department with external partners and stakeholders.
• Guide loan workouts/modifications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with City leadership and external agencies to expand housing opportunities.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic planning

Policy development

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Housing development

Asset management

Finance and reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

City and County of Denver seeks a Deputy Director of Housing Opportunity to lead Denver’s affordable housing initiatives. You will oversee a cross-functional division of 30+ employees, manage budgets, and collaborate with state, federal partners to expand housing options.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will drive policy, investments, and program development, ensure compliance, and engage with diverse communities to promote equity in housing access.