EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Allen Park Housing Commission

Mi Nahro; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Park Housing Commission in Michigan seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead and manage the agency’s portfolio of 61 public housing units with a goal to convert all units to RAD during 2027.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree and PHM certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, plus proven experience with a public housing authority and strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills. APHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as specified.
• PHM Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with a public housing authority.
• Successful candidates will undergo background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Allen Park Housing Commission’s portfolio of 61 public housing units.
• Oversee conversion of all units to the Rental Assistance Demonstration program in 2027.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance liaison, and organizational oversight.
• Ensure compliance with HUD standards and act as a liaison to the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / public administration / public finance / urban planning / public policy / urban studies or closely related field

Job description

Executive Director

The Allen Park Housing Commission (APHC) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to lead and manage the agency’s portfolio that consists of 61 Public Housing units. All 61 of these units should be converted to the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program during calendar 2027. APHC is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners and employs 4 staff. APHC is currently designated by HUD as a Standard Performing housing authority. Allen Park, Michigan is a suburban community in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

The successful candidate should have completed a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferably in business administration, public administration, public finance, urban planning, public policy, urban studies or a closely related field. Additionally, candidates must have experience with a public housing authority and must either already possess a PHM Certification, or have the ability to obtain PHM Certification within 6 months. Finalists will be required to provide academic, work history, and salary history verification. Finalists will also be subject to criminal and credit history background checks.

It is expected that the selected candidate will have the leadership, management, technical and interpersonal knowledge, skills and abilities to be a high-performing Executive Director of APHC. Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. APHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials