Special Housing Manager

Virginia Housing; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Free parking

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Housing seeks a Special Housing Manager to lead a team and coordinate with partners, stakeholders and agencies to strengthen housing stability statewide. The role advises leadership and translates operational insights into actionable strategies while guiding training, technical assistance and compliance efforts.

The ideal candidate brings a background in supportive housing or related fields, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience managing people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• 5+ years in supportive housing or related field.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience delivering training and technical assistance.
• Ability interpret regulations and reporting obligations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience managing people.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate partners, stakeholders, service providers and state agencies to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Lead a team of associates focused on training, technical assistance and capacity-building resources.
• Advise leadership and provide strategic direction for housing stability statewide.
• Ensure compliance oversight and reporting obligations are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Training development

Regulatory interpretation

Driver’s license

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Special Housing Manager. This important role will strengthen supportive housing outcomes by coordinating partners, stakeholders, service providers, and state agencies under a unified approach to training, technical assistance, partner engagement, and compliance oversight. The role also serves as a key advisor to leadership and leads a team of associates focused on translating operational, service, and compliance insights into actionable strategies that enhance housing stability statewide.

Overview

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Special Housing Manager. This important role will strengthen supportive housing outcomes by coordinating partners, stakeholders, service providers, and state agencies under a unified approach to training, technical assistance, partner engagement, and compliance oversight. The role also serves as a key advisor to leadership and leads a team of associates focused on translating operational, service, and compliance insights into actionable strategies that enhance housing stability statewide.

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

To Be Successful In This Role You Must Possess

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in human services, public administration, social work, urban studies, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in supportive housing, service coordination, or behavioral health/housing systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment in complex and sensitive situations.
• Ability to develop and deliver training, technical assistance, and capacity-building resources.
• Skilled in interpreting federal and state regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Previous people management experience

The Ideal Candidate Would Also Have Experience In

• Knowledge of affordable housing programs including HUD 811, PBRA, TPLP, LIHTC, and state-funded supportive housing models.

This position will close at midnight on 11/15/2026.

Hiring Range: $109,000 - $147,500

A background and Motor Vehicle check will be performed as a condition of employment.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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