Dowagiac Executive Director

Michigan Chapter of N.A.H.R.O.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Chapter of N.A.H.R.O. seeks an Executive Director for the Dowagiac Housing Commission. The role involves managing 214 housing units, budgeting, and leading a small team. Preferred qualifications include extensive housing management experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with a salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of housing management experience.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations preferred.
• Public Housing Management Certification (PHM) or obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead an agency with 214 housing units and a staff of four.
• Administer budgets and procurement.
• Interrelate with persons of varied socio-economic backgrounds.

Skills

Housing Management

Budget Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Job description

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The Dowagiac (MI) Housing Commission located in extreme southwestern Michigan seeks candidate with five (5) years minimum of housing management experience and at least three (3) years of developing and administering budgets, procurement and interrelating with persons of varied socio-economic backgrounds to lead an agency with 214 units of housing; 60 elderly; 26 family and 128 housing vouchers and a staff of four. Knowledge of HUD regulations, preferred. Strong written and verbal skills, required. A Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field, preferred. Candidates must possess a Public Housing Management Certification (PHM) or obtain within 12 months. Consideration will be given to a candidate with a combination of housing skills, education and experience related to the multi-faceted duties required of an ED in a small public housing authority. Salary dependent upon experience and education. Position is open until filled. Submit resume and cover letter to: Leo P. Dauwer, Search Consultant, 20 Shady Lane, Needham, MA 02492. Attn: Dowagaic Search Email: [e-mail] Equal Opportunity Employer Please, no faxes.

Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials