Director of Housing & Community Development
National Community Development Association (NCDA), Temple, Texas, us, 76508
Summary
The Director of Housing & Community Development provides strategic leadership and oversight for housing initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, and community development programs. Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing projects and policies that expand affordable housing, improve community infrastructure, and enhance quality of life for residents. The Director works closely with public officials, nonprofit partners, developers, and community stakeholders to promote equitable, sustainable growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and implements long-term housing and community development strategies aligned with organizational and community goals
Oversee the preparation of housing needs assessments, market analyses, and strategic plans
Provides expert guidance to leadership and elected officials on housing policy, land use, and community development initiatives
Directs the design, funding, and execution of homelessness initiatives, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community improvement programs
Manages grant‑funded initiatives (CDBG, HOME, ESG, LIHTC, etc.) and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction projects in collaboration with developers, contractors, and architects
Monitors project budgets, timelines, and outcomes to ensure successful delivery
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with housing developers, financial institutions, community organizations, and government agencies
Engages residents and stakeholders in planning and decision‑making processes to ensure equitable community outcomes
Represents the organization in public forums, media interviews, and community events
Leads, mentors, and manages departmental staff and foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Analyzes data, trends, and growth patterns to recommend policy updates
Ensures all programs comply with HUD, state housing finance, and local government regulations
Prepares reports, performance metrics, and presentations for leadership, boards, and funding agencies
Oversee grant applications and manage funding sources to maximize program impact
Ensures the departmental adherence to regulations, City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies or Planning, Public Administration, Housing Management, Social Studies, or related degree
Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in housing, community development, grant management, or other related field
Five (5) years of experience in a managerial position
Experience with federal and state housing programs (CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, etc.) is preferred
Understanding of affordable housing finance, community development policy, and urban revitalization strategies
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual English and Spanish
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and implements long-term housing and community development strategies aligned with organizational and community goals
Oversee the preparation of housing needs assessments, market analyses, and strategic plans
Provides expert guidance to leadership and elected officials on housing policy, land use, and community development initiatives
Directs the design, funding, and execution of homelessness initiatives, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community improvement programs
Manages grant‑funded initiatives (CDBG, HOME, ESG, LIHTC, etc.) and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction projects in collaboration with developers, contractors, and architects
Monitors project budgets, timelines, and outcomes to ensure successful delivery
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with housing developers, financial institutions, community organizations, and government agencies
Engages residents and stakeholders in planning and decision‑making processes to ensure equitable community outcomes
Represents the organization in public forums, media interviews, and community events
Leads, mentors, and manages departmental staff and foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Analyzes data, trends, and growth patterns to recommend policy updates
Ensures all programs comply with HUD, state housing finance, and local government regulations
Prepares reports, performance metrics, and presentations for leadership, boards, and funding agencies
Oversee grant applications and manage funding sources to maximize program impact
Ensures the departmental adherence to regulations, City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies or Planning, Public Administration, Housing Management, Social Studies, or related degree
Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in housing, community development, grant management, or other related field
Five (5) years of experience in a managerial position
Experience with federal and state housing programs (CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, etc.) is preferred
Understanding of affordable housing finance, community development policy, and urban revitalization strategies
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual English and Spanish
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