Director of Affordable Housing & Compliance

Princeton Management; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and 401(k) Roth

Life insurance and AD&D

Short Term Disability

AFLAC

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Princeton Management is seeking a Director of Affordable Housing to lead compliance across multiple properties in the Southfield, MI area. The role supervises Compliance Specialists, Area Directors, and site teams, driving accountability and growth while ensuring adherence to HUD, LIHTC, and related regulations.

You will collaborate with the COO on budget, performance metrics, and regulatory readiness, visiting sites, building resident and partner relationships, and guiding property acquisitions

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in property management leadership.
• Experience managing multiple properties.
• Understanding of affordable housing operations including federally assisted housing programs like LIHTC and Section 8 with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Proven track record in coaching and developing property management teams and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build reliable relationships with residents and community partners.
• Required experience with NSPIRE and/or certifications in HUD or Tax Credit.
• Experience in affordable housing laws and regulations, including Tax Credit/LIHC, Project-Based Section 8, Home, RAD, and Housing Choice Vouchers.
• Competence in computer skills, keyboard, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience with: HUD applications and eligibility determinations, waiting list administration, initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim recertifications, income and asset calculations, EIV, TRACS, HUD file audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the in-house Compliance Specialists, Area Directors, Property Managers, and site teams to foster a culture of accountability and growth.
• Provide strategic operational guidance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities.
• Oversee financial performance, including budget management and operational metrics.
• Conduct property visits to assess performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Build relationships with residents and community partners to enhance trust and service delivery.
• Oversee onboarding of newly acquired Affordable properties, including compliance set-up and tenant file reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.3, EIV, TRACS, VAWA, and all applicable regulations.
• Assist in preparing communities for MORs, REAC/NSPIRE inspections, file audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct routine quality control reviews of tenant files and compliance documentation.
• Identify compliance risks and work with Regional Manager on corrective measures.
• Oversee department staff, conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.
• Review payroll, approve timecards, personnel changes, and maintain HR documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Property management

Affordable housing operations

Coaching & development

Regulatory compliance

Tools

NSPIRE certifications

HUD/LIHTC knowledge

Job description

Description

Seeking a highly experienced, organized, and motivated individual to join our reputable team as the Director of Affordable Housing for a well-established property management company based in Southfield, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the in-house Compliance Specialists, Area Directors, Property Managers, and site teams to foster a culture of accountability and growth.
• Provide strategic operational guidance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee financial performance, including budget management and operational metrics.
• Conduct property visits to assess performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Build relationships with residents and community partners to enhance trust and service delivery.
• Lead the onboarding of newly acquired Affordable properties, including compliance set-up and tenant file reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.3, EIV, TRACS, VAWA, and all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Assist preparing communities for Management & Occupancy Reviews (MORs), REAC/NSPIRE inspections, file audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct routine quality control reviews of tenant files and compliance documentation.
• Identify compliance risks and proactively work with the Regional Manager to implement corrective measures before deficiencies occur.
• Ability to oversee department staff, conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, accountability, and professional development.
• Review payroll, approve timecards, personnel changes, and maintain HR documentation.

NOTE: This position is NOT remote.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages within the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• AFLAC
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth
• Allyhealth Tele-Medicine
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and PTO Time
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years experience in property management leadership.
• Experience managing multiple properties.
• Understanding of affordable housing operations including federally assisted housing programs like LIHTC an Section 8 with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Proven track record in coaching and developing property management teams and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build reliable relationships with residents and community partners.
• Required experience with NSPIRE and/or certifications in HUD or Tax Credit.
• Experience in affordable housing laws and regulations, including Tax Credit/LIHC, Project-Based Section 8, Home, RAD, and Housing Choice Vouchers.
• Competence in computer skills, keyboard, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience with: HUD applications and eligibility determinations, waiting list administration, initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim recertifications, income and asset calculations, EIV, TRACS, HUD file audits.