Associate Director of Development - Affordable Housing

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.

The successful Associate Director of Real Estate Development provides leadership for housing development projects in the region or within a development team, and supervises at least two development staff, including project developers and assistants. Focused primarily on executing existing pipeline, including troubleshooting problems as they arise. Project manages no more than two projects. Supports Director/VP Real Estate Development on business development initiatives.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and will be based in Tulsa, OK supporting regional expansion into Tulsa and northwest Arkansas. Candidates must be able to commit to travelling 30-40%.

Benefits:

• Health, dental (free basic dental option) and vision
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays 2 floating holidays.
• 403b match
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance options

Duties:

• Represent the regional office in matters relating to the housing development work of the organization.
• Maintain communication with federal, state, and city officials, and other local housing providers.
• Establish housing production and fee collection goals in coordination with the regional team.
• Meet regularly with the regional Vice President of Real Estate Development and team and provide reports. Provide reports and present information to the regional board.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of public funding priorities and requirements and help the Real Estate Division take a strategic approach to project selection and development.
• Ensure appropriate application and technical support for team for funding packages.
• Work with other organizations within the housing development, healthcare and religious communities to create opportunities and support for low-income housing development.
• Coordinate submission process for project approvals in accordance with Mercy Housing System requirements.
• Ensure that local approvals and neighborhood acceptance of proposed housing development projects occur, including submitting land use applications, and attendance at hearings and neighborhood meetings.
• Review project budgets and disbursement models for other real estate staff for accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in planning, housing development, or related experience.
• Successful completion of at least five (5) multi-family, senior, or special needs housing development projects.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or advanced certification in a related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail, and technical project management. Meet deadlines and work under pressure, with interruptions. Prioritize effectively with tight time constraints. Work on several projects at the same time with constant interruptions.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and relationship management skills. Resolve conflicts through negotiations and maintain relationships during difficult situations.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite.

This is a brief summary of the position and responsibilities.

Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.