What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Director position at Upper Sioux Community?
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITY
Position: Housing Director
Department: Housing Authority
Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm
Salary: Negotiable, DOQ
Closing Date: Until Filled
POSITION SUMMARY
The Housing Director is responsible for administering the housing programs for the Upper Sioux
Community as outlined in the Indian Housing Plan under the 1996 Native American Housing and
Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), and MHFA Administrator for state programs
and funds, for supervising program staff, and for providing direction, continuity, and structure to
tribal housing efforts.
SUPERVISION Board of Trustees
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Four Year College Degree and/or comparable Housing experience
Experience in and understanding real estate loans, mortgages, interest rates, closing costs, and
other related topics.
Must have general overall financial knowledge
Ability to work well with diverse populations
Good writing skills
Detail oriented
Must possess the ability to analyze data, and to identify or arrive at alternative solutions to
problems.
- Research, develop, implement, and manage all housing developments and projects.
- Compile, monitor, and adhere to required policies and guiding principles of the USC
- Develop and implement strategic community planning to allocate resources to accomplish development
- Ensure timely submission of Indian Housing Plan, Annual Performance Report and state funding
- Manage projects of multiple tasks while assuring completion of essential details within specified time
- Ensure financial management with appropriate staff that complies with federal and state accounting
standards
Monitor construction in progress and completion, ensuring cost effectiveness and quality control
(320) 564-3853 PO Box 147 | 5722 Travers Lane | Granite Falls, MN 56241 Fax: (320) 564-4482
www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
Coordinate and assist with land trust homeownership sales
Ensure project file compliance
Maintain current housing development
Work with the USC Housing Commission to meet the community's stated
needs
Prepare monthly written reports for the Board of Trustees
Attend Upper Sioux Community Quarterly meetings and present oral and written
reports for the Board of Trustees
Assist in the preparation of all policies, procedures, and ordinances for the Housing Authority.
Coordinate building/construction activities with construction manager D Maintain eligibility waiting list
for housing.
Assist community members in the completion of loan forms and provide
guidance and technical assistance in all matters relating to housing. Develop and implement housing
fairs, workshops, and seminars for community members.
Serve as liaison between the Upper Sioux Community and state and federal governmental agencies,
public and private lending agencies and all regulatory agencies in all matters relating to housing.
Negotiate all necessary agreements with agencies and governmental bodies as required under
NAHASDA
Develop criteria for prioritizing housing applications, and once approved, implement these criteria in
awarding homes.
Oversee the collection of all rent/loan payments.
Monitor all housing activities and enforce policies, rules and regulations
Maintain records and files of all activities related to housing for the Upper Sioux Community.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Must be able to be bonded, notary public service a definite asset
Travel to conferences and education opportunities, must possess own vehicle, driver's license, and
insurance
Work evenings and weekends when necessary
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong personal and professional commitment to affordable housing for the USC
Experience in housing development, management, creation, or construction
Subject to mandatory drug testing
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and Upper Sioux Board of Trustees
reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g.
emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Native American Preference Applied
If interested, send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Upper Sioux Community
Attn: USC Housing Director or Board of Trustees
PO Box 147, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or administrator@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
(320) 564-3853 PO Box 147 | 5722 Travers Lane | Granite Falls, MN 56241 Fax: (320) 564-4482
www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
