Executive Director – Cairo, GA

SERC‑NAHRO; Cairo (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Cairo seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead operations, programs and community initiatives in accordance with HUD rules and Fair Housing obligations.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, 5+ years in public housing or nonprofit management, and a Public Housing Manager Certification; RAD knowledge is preferred but not required. The role leads budgeting, policy development and administrative oversight.

Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible work experience in a public housing authority or nonprofit housing.
• A Public Housing Manager Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, direct and manage the operations of the Cairo Housing Authority.
• Develop, update and implement housing policies and procedures in line with laws.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Fair Housing, landlord/tenant laws and contract administration.

Skills

Financial planning

Administration

Public housing administration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Executive Director – Housing Authority of the City of Cairo

Job Opening: Executive Director

Job Type: Full-time Position

The Housing Authority of the City of Cairo is seeking a visionary and strategic Executive Director to oversee its operations, programs and community initiatives. The Executive Director serves under the general direction of the Board of Commissioners and will be responsible for planning, directing and managing the operations of the Cairo Housing Authority. The Cairo Housing Authority is a Multifamily Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) RAD property with 185 units.

The Executive Director will demonstrate considerable knowledge of federal grant applications, governmental finance, budgeting, and accounting. Demonstrated proficiency with organizational management, personnel, administration and supervision is required. Develop, update and implement housing policies and operating procedures in alignment with local, state and federal laws. They must also demonstrate knowledge of Fair Housing, landlord/tenant laws and contract administration.

Required Qualification and Skills

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, or a related field. The candidate must have experience in financial planning, administrative and public management. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in a public housing authority, a non-profit housing corporation or a combination of training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities approved by the Board of Commissioners. A Public Housing Manager Certification is required. Demonstrated knowledge of RAD is preferred but not required.

Compliance of Regulations

The Executive Director must adhere to and comply with HUD regulations and guidelines, including Fair Housing, Financial compliance, and other agency policies and procedures.

It is the policy of the Housing Authority not to discriminate in employment or the provision of services. The Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.