Special Housing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Free parking

Job summary

Virginia Housing Development Authority is seeking a Special Housing Manager to coordinate partners, stakeholders, and state agencies in support of training, technical assistance, and compliance oversight. The role guides leadership and leads a team translating operations and service insights into statewide housing stability strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supportive housing or related fields, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience in developing

Qualifications

• 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 sound judgment in complex 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate partners, stakeholders, service providers, and state agencies to improve housing stability statewide.
• Serve as advisor to leadership and lead a team translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Oversee compliance oversight and drive training and technical assistance programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Training & capacity building

Regulatory interpretation

Leadership & 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.

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.

V3 Certified Military friendly employer

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