Director of Affordable Housing

Location: 777 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to manage our Affordable Housing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a Regional Portfolio Manager/Director with a strong background in affordable housing management, compliance, and community relations. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in New York City's housing landscape, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our Affordable Housing portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with all local, municipal, state and federal Affordable Housing regulations, include recertifications.
• Stay informed about local, state, and federal housing policies and regulations. Advocate for policies that support affordable housing initiatives.
• Collaborate with property managers to optimize daily operations, implement financial strategies, and monitor budgets, including analyzing monthly financial performance.
• Proactively manage assigned communities, conducting frequent site visits and inspections to ensure property upkeep and compliance.
• Prepare owner reporting packages, business plans, and weekly/monthly reports.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations, developers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders involved in affordable housing initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of housing professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Deliver effective leadership and mentorship to ensure high performance and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Must be present in our corporate offices and on-site, with the ability to move throughout the buildings and portfolio, ensuring effective communication with tenants, staff, vendors, and visitors.
• Collaborate across departments to efficiently achieve property goals.
• Position may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Psychology or related field required.
• 5 years of experience in a regional manager role, overseeing affordable housing communities and driving policy implementation.
• Affordable housing certifications are required (i.e. LIHTC, HCCP, COS, CPO, C3P, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, Section 236, 40%, 60% and 80% programs and other subsidy programs.
• Demonstrated success in on site team management, affordable housing compliance, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion in housing policy and practice.
• Experience working with government agencies, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Proficiency in navigating computers and property management software, to include Microsoft Office, iLuvLeasing, On-Site, and Yardi.
• Knowledge of fair housing regulations and leasing practices.
• Valid NYS real estate license or ability to obtain one within the first 120 days of employment. All active license holders must register their license with Rose Associates upon hire.
• Work authorization (required).

In addition to base compensation, significant incentive pay and full benefits packages are available.