EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Allen Park Housing Commission

Mi Nahro; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allen Park Housing Commission (APHC) seeks an Executive Director to lead and manage its portfolio of 61 Public Housing units and oversee the RAD conversion planned for 2027. The role demands strong leadership and deep knowledge of public housing operations in Michigan.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in related fields, pursue PHM Certification within six months, and bring proven experience with a public housing authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration / public administration / public finance / urban planning / public policy or related field.
• PHM Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with a public housing authority.
• Background checks including academic, work history and salary history.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage APHC portfolio of 61 Public Housing units.
• Oversee conversion to RAD program during 2027.
• Report to a five-member Board of Commissioners and supervise 4 staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public administration

Public housing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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.