Director of Administration and Services, Alameda Housing

Bob Murray & Associates; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, CA is seeking a Director of Administration and Services to lead diverse administrative functions in a public-sector setting. The role requires strong management, staff support, and a commitment to affordable housing goals in Alameda.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with advanced degrees preferred and bring seven years of related experience, including four years in supervision and procurement/contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s preferred.
• 7 years of progressively responsible management or administrative services experience.
• 4 years of supervisory experience with direct procurement and contract administration.
• Experience in urban public housing or affordable housing agency is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all administrative functions within the department of Administration and Services.
• Build trust, support staff, and advance the organization’s goals through effective leadership.
• Navigate a broad range of administrative tasks in a dynamic public-sector environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, public policy, government finance, project management, or a related field

MBA or MPA or master’s degree preferred

Job description

Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, CA

Director of Administration and Services

The City of Alameda is a unique 10.6 square-mile island community located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. Just seven miles east of San Francisco and less than one mile west of Oakland, Alameda offers an exceptional quality of life while providing convenient access to the many cultural, employment, and recreational opportunities of the Bay Area. For more than 85 years, the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) has provided quality, affordable, and safe housing opportunities to low-income households in the San Francisco Bay Area community of Alameda.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is seeking a supportive, versatile, and highly capable team leader to serve as its next Director of Administration and Services. The ideal candidate will be a skilled administrator who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and navigating a broad range of administrative functions in a dynamic public-sector environment. A bachelor’s degree is in public or business administration, public policy, government finance, project management, or a related field expected and a higher degree (including an MBA, MPA, or other master’s level qualification) is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates will have seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in management or administrative services experience including four (4) years of supervisory experience. Direct procurement and contract administration experience is required. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the additional functional areas represented within the Department of Administration and Services is required, while experience across several areas is strongly preferred. Experience working in an urban public housing or affordable housing agency or similar government agency is highly desirable. Above all, the Housing Authority is seeking a thoughtful, resourceful, and service-oriented leader who can bring strong administrative expertise while building trust, supporting staff, and effectively advancing the organization's goals. Government finance.

The monthly salary for the Director of Administration and Services is $17,609.88-$21,404.57; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience however the authority usually makes offers at the lower end of the range.