The Rensselaer Housing Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of the Authority’s housing programs, personnel functions, and finance. Presently, the RHA operates a total of 146 apartments, across two housing complexes and housing subsidy program with 98 Section eight vouchers. The RHA is supported by a staff of 6 people, include 3 administrative staff and 5 maintenance staff.

The Executive Director reports to a five-person Board of Commissioners and oversees all aspects of RHA’s operations, including policy development, strategic planning and budgeting, operational administration, property acquisition and development, and financial management. The ED also works closely with state and local partner agencies and non-profits to coordinate comprehensive support and promote policies designed to help low-income households achieve housing stability.

Position Description

The duties of the position require comprehensive understanding of executive level management; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Commissioners, staff members, community leaders and regulatory agency administrators; Ability to prepare and issue clear and concise instructions both verbally and in written form; Ability to research and gather essential data relating to housing management and maintenance issues; Knowledge of governmental and housing regulations; good judgment.

Candidate Qualifications

The RHA is seeking an accomplished, strategic, collaborative leader who is passionate about public service, affordable housing, and making an impact in their community. Candidates should be able to manage federal and local resources in innovative ways to address challenges facing the most vulnerable members of our community.

Candidates for ED must possess an associate degree—potentially in finance, public administration, or related fields—with bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of executive-level leadership, ideally in public housing management, public administration, public finance, or similar professional employment. Experience in affordable housing operations or a related field, as well as a working knowledge of HUD programs, policies, and procedures is strongly desired.

The successful candidate must obtain the Public Housing Management Certificate from HUD within two (2) years of employment.

Benefits:

Starting salary: $70,000.00

• Employer paid health insurance
• Optional dental & eye insurance
• Paid time off
• NYS Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume to info@rensselaerhousing.org by March 8, 2022.