JOB TITLE: Director of Housing FLSA DUTIES STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Administration
JOB OBJECTIVE: The Director of Housing will leverage their skills and experience in affordable housing best practices to take a significant leadership role in the creation of Housing First communities for the formerly homeless. The Managing Director will oversee the real estate development activities of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
The essential job duties include but are not limited to:
Direct all real estate development operations, including:
coordinating financial packaging
securing acquisition, predevelopment, construction and permanent financing
securing entitlements
building community support and working with various internal and external stakeholder groups
supervising architects, consultants, property managers, contractors and other development team members; and
monitoring development, construction and lease-up processes
Assist the Senior Director of Administration and Executive Director in identifying acquisition opportunities, including defining each project’s services program; developing acquisition and funding options; and evaluating over-all project feasibility
Oversee the negotiation of all major agreements and financing documents, including limited partnership agreements, loan documents, construction contracts, architectural agreements, and property management agreements
Oversee overall progress of projects in terms of budgets and timeline
Work closely and effectively with Catholic Charities senior team to create supportive service plans and agreements, define each project’s target population and unit mix, and incorporate design recommendations
Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with external partners, including banks, investors, government lenders, and consultants, such as general contractors, architects, and others
Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
Work with the Senior Director of Administration to report to the Board of Directors on the progress of development projects and to request approval of new projects
Work with the Senior Director of Administration to advocate for policies, programs and funding that support and expand permanent supportive housing
Serve as an articulate, visible and effective spokesperson for the organization and its projects
Work with departments at Catholic Charities in furtherance of Catholic Charities real estate projects and to define procedures and processes that facilitate the organization’s work
Supervise real estate development staff in the development of permanent supportive housing
With the support of the Senior Director of Administration, create departmental policies and procedures that promote high quality products and an effective work environment
Train and support real estate development staff to be effective and technically excellent
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position may supervise staff in the future.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Experienced and technically proficient in all aspects of affordable housing real estate development, including finance, entitlement and design, construction, lease-up and operations
Able to analyze complex data, perform sophisticated analysis, and make appropriate recommendations and decisions
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-building spirit
An entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem-solving
Resilient, versatile and flexible
Commitment to the mission of providing affordable homes and supportive services to our state’s most vulnerable populations
Well-organized and detail-oriented, with excellent analytical skills
Proficient in sophisticated real estate finance analysis using Excel, project management software, and word processing software
Good presentation skills- excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ten or more years experience in housing development, business, finance, urban planning or a related field, preferably for a non-profit, government agency or private financial institution, OR
A relevant Master’s degree preferred
Experienced supervisor
Job will include some evening and weekend hours
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Sensitive to diversity and to clients of differing racial, economic and ethnic backgrounds
Able to manage multiple priorities
Ability to use Microsoft Office to perform functions of the position.
Ability torepresent Catholic Charities in the community.
Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
Able to influence and persuade others in difficult situations.
Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
PC literate and proficient.
Good decision making abilities. Able to make informed decisions based on limited fact and guidance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is sedentary work that requires the following physical activities:
Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
Sitting for long periods of time
Walking/climbing stairs
Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) of material for meeting, presentations or other reasons
Travel by car with the community and areas served
May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or other company locations. Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.
Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment.
May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job duties as required. This job description is not to be construed as a guaranteed contract of employment for a definite period of time.
All candidates please provide cover letter with resume to David Ashton dashton@ccaokc.org.