Executive Director Search

Michigan Chapter of N.A.H.R.O.; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing authority in Michigan is seeking an Executive Director to lead its housing portfolio, which includes 757 Housing Choice Vouchers and 710 Public Housing units. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least six years of experience in public housing management. The role requires strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders. Compensation is negotiable, and applications should be sent to the provided email address by April 20th.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in public housing authority or related field.
• Experience with non-profit housing organizations or private housing management firms.
• Ability to provide academic, work history, and salary verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the agency's portfolio of Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing units.
• Administer the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
• Ensure compliance with HUD regulations and improve agency performance.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Technical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The Inkster Housing Commission (IHC) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to lead and manage the agency’s portfolio that includes 757 Housing Choice Vouchers and 710 Public Housing units. All of the owned unit housing units will be converted to the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program during calendar 2026. The agency also administers the Family Self‑Sufficiency Program. IHC is governed by a five‑member Board of Commissioners and employs 27 staff. IHC is currently designated by HUD as a troubled housing authority. Inkster Michigan is a suburban community of 25,000 in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

The successful candidate should have completed a minimum of a Bachelors degree preferably in business administration, public administration, public finance, urban planning, public policy, urban studies or a closely related field. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience with a public housing authority, non‑profit housing organization, or a private housing management firm. However, candidates with exceptional academic or experience backgrounds that compensate for an academic or experience deficiency may still be considered at the discretion of the IHC Board of Commissioners. Finalists will be required to provide academic, work history, and salary history verification. The consultant will complete 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 IHC. Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. IHC is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a one‑page cover letter, a two‑page resume that includes salary expectations and a listing of three professional references. Please submit an email version of the application document to Stan Quy, President / Principal of the Organizational Leadership Edge at [e-mail] . The deadline for submittal of applications is Monday, April 20th by 5:00PM Central Time.

Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials