San Miguel Regional Housing Authority Executive Director

San Miguel Regional Housing Authority
JOB POSTING

The Executive Director is the chief executive of the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority (RHA). As such, the Executive Director has the primary responsibility for accomplishing the mission of the RHA. The RHA serves the housing authorities of the Town of Telluride and San Miguel County (THA and CHA). The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the mission and goals set by the Board, the outreach and education programs, the financial assistance programs, and ensuring ongoing compliance of individuals residing in deed restricted housing. The Executive Director is also the principal spokesperson of the RHA and is responsible for building positive multi-jurisdictional relationships and overseeing the employees of the organization.

The Executive Director shall report to the Board of the RHA and serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall be subject to an annual performance review by the Board. Supervises one employee. This is an at-will position.

Essential Job Functions: Including, but not limited to:

Operations

• The Executive Director is responsible for the operation of the RHA and the accomplishment of the RHA mission; potentially including maintaining all of the financials, and human resource functions, and maintaining legal and fiscal compliance.
• To oversee and effectuate the goals and the objectives of the RHA as set forth by the Board and to allocate the resources of the RHA as necessary to accomplish such objectives.
• To prepare the RHA annual budget, providing for the appropriate allocation of the RHA’s projected resources to implement the goals and objectives; and manage the financial affairs of the RHA.
• To direct the staff of the RHA, and be responsible to the Board for the performance of the staff. The Manager is responsible for hiring, evaluating, motivating, and terminating employees.
• Provide a detailed annual report to the jurisdictions and the public.
• To serve as an ex-officio member of the Board and all committees.
• Communicate regularly with the day-to-day supervisors of the RHA Executive Director, who are the town and county managers.
• Work with RHA legal when needed on deed restriction interpretations and compliance.

Administration

• Provides customer service to the public for all SMRHA programs.
• Reviews applications for rental or purchase of affordable housing.
• Qualifies applicants for the specific deed restriction.
• Receives inquiries and answers questions concerning all programs.
• Prepares new forms and applications for the Deed Restriction programs;
• Coordinates with title companies to prepare the required closing paperwork.
• Prepares Deed Restricted owner’s leave requests.
• Prepares and presents exceptions to THA and CHA
• Monitors compliance checks conducted by staff for all of the Deed Restricted programs in the Town and County, investigating complaints of non-compliance and reporting findings to local governments and their legal departments.
• Establishes and maintains a thorough working knowledge of the various housing guidelines to ensure proper administration for the Town and County.
• Coordinates and administers housing lotteries.
• Monitors fees collected from property sales and applications.
• Prepares and presents applications for Project Developer Contracts to the respective Board and/or Council.
• Oversees the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Attends training and works with staff to remain informed of program changes.
• Works with state agencies, such as the Colorado Division of Housing, on program administration, available funding resources for new and unit rehabilitation programs, and ongoing requirements for units already constructed.
• Updates databases and hard files on all deed-restricted properties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Outreach and Education

• Cultivate strong relationships with local, state governmental, and local agency partners administrative and legislative officials, particularly in relation to the continuation and enhancement of financial support to the RHA.
• Educates and informs such local, state, and federal officials as to the activities, goals, and concerns of the RHA, and solicits the support of such officials for the programs of the RHA.
• Maintains the website for outreach and education and updating information and documents, including the list of available deed restricted purchase or rental opportunities in the Town and County.
• Create and maintain a library of FAQs, videos and other resources on Deed restricted qualification and compliance.
• Directs and oversees public relations activities of the RHA, and is the principal advocate of the RHA with the general public, the business community, relevant interest groups, and regional jurisdictions.
• Provides homebuyer education, and foreclosure intervention, and develops local lending relationships for deed restricted homes.
• Educates deed-restricted renters, buyers, and sellers.
• Effectively utilizes the website and social media for efficient outreach and education.
• Help buyers and renters understand the specifics of applicable deed restrictions for homes they’re interested in occupying.
• Report quarterly to the CHA and THA with quantitative data.

Financial Programs

• Helps to procure grants as requested by a jurisdiction.

Experience

• Three to five years of work experience in housing-related organizations preferably in a management level position.
• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management. Significant related work experience, in addition to supervisory responsibilities, may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Experience assessing organizational operations and the ability to provide improvements in operations, program management, customer service, and funding.
• Experience from a position of responsibility to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a positive, diplomatic and friendly manner to co-workers, subordinates, funders, and partners in a team environment.
• Housing counseling and homebuyer education training experience, with certification, preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of housing issues in mountain/resort communities.
• Knowledge of basic governmental processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of current practices, procedures, and regulations/laws related to the housing industry, including the mortgage loan industry.
• Knowledge of the loan process cycle (origination to post-closing).
• Knowledge of mortgages, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, local or national housing programs, and basic finance are a plus.

Skill, Abilities, Character, & Attitude

• Must have the ability to promote RHA programs and build positive and sustainable relationships within the community.
• Proven ability to work effectively with lenders, community organizations, clients, and public officials.
• Ability to present effective, formal, and informational presentations to internal and external customers in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Innovative and creative thinking skills to develop customer-centric solutions based on internal and external feedback.
• Excellent organizational, communication, prioritization, and management skills to ensure the deadlines established for tasks, projects, and schedules are met.
• Ability to create, administer and evaluate budgets.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Programs, QuickBooks, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, payroll, website maintenance, and the ability to learn other programs as needed to manage programs.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the goals of an organization and its service philosophy.
• Understanding and adherence of confidential matters and following confidentiality guidelines.
• Flexible; able to deal with a constantly changing workload.
• Must be willing to relocate to San Miguel County within six months of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license.

Environmental Factors:

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Frequent to constant use of a designated computer. Work may involve competing demands, performing multiple tasks, and working to deadlines. Extended standing or sitting may be required.

Physical Factors:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Starting Salary:

$88,000-$124,000/year plus benefits, depending on qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $124,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Telluride, CO 81435: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $88,000 - $124,000