Strategic Housing Programs Manager

City of College Park; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Park seeks an experienced Housing Program Manager to lead affordable housing and homeownership initiatives, policy development, and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, the role focuses on advancing housing affordability, equity, and stability for City residents.

Responsibilities include administering funding programs, pursuing grants, and guiding policy recommendations while collaborating with housing authorities, lenders, nonprofits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Housing, Community Development or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• 4–5 years in affordable housing, housing policy, community development, urban planning, economic development, government administration, grant management, or related field.
• Knowledge of affordable housing and homeownership programs, housing finance tools, grants administration, housing regulations, and policy development.
• Strong analytical, project management, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with elected officials, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, developers, lenders, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate housing/policy issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of affordable housing and homeownership programs.
• Develop strategic housing policies, priorities, and recommendations advancing affordability, accessibility, equity, and stability.
• Conduct research and analysis of housing, demographic, economic, market, and legislative trends.
• Prepare reports, policy analyses, ordinances, presentations, and the annual State of Housing Report.
• Administer housing-related funding programs and collaborate with partners to manage grants and loans.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with housing authorities, agencies, lenders, developers, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
• Promote housing and homeownership opportunities through outreach, education, and public engagement.
• Serve as a housing subject matter expert and advisor to leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and program implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / Urban Planning / Housing / Community Development or related field

Job description

The City of College Park seeks an experienced Housing Program Manager to lead affordable housing and homeownership initiatives, policy development, and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, the role focuses on advancing housing affordability, equity, and stability for City residents.

Responsibilities include administering funding programs, pursuing grants, and guiding policy recommendations while collaborating with housing authorities, lenders, nonprofits,