Deputy Executive Director – Beaufort, SC

The Beaufort, South Carolina Housing Authority (BHA) is a public entity formed in 1968 and governed by a seven-person Board of Commissioners, subject to the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. With a dedicated team of approximately 20 employees, BHA operates as a separate entity from the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County, focused on serving the community through high-quality housing programs and services.

About the Role

The Deputy Executive Director is a full-time, exempt professional position that assists the Executive Director in leading the organization, managing day-to-day operational programs and services, ensuring compliance with federal and state housing regulations, and furthering BHA’s mission of delivering federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families across Beaufort County.

This executive-level role requires a flexible schedule, including mandatory attendance at evening commission meetings, weekend events, and emergency response sessions as circumstances dictate.

BHA Programs and Portfolio

• 7 developments totaling 293 units of HUD Public Housing
• 642 Housing Choice Vouchers, including 28 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers (VASH)
• Non-profit affiliate, Lowcountry Housing and Redevelopment Corporation, consisting of 30 units of affordable housing
• 13 single-family Neighborhood Stabilization Program homes

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning: Assists the Executive Director in operational leadership, policy implementation, and administrative oversight; develops and implements BHA’s Five-Year Plan; ensures timely submission of documents and reports to HUD; assists in repositioning and redevelopment efforts for public housing stock; prepares monthly operational activity reports.
• Community Engagement: Attends BHA Board meetings, public meetings, hearings, and conferences; represents BHA with community stakeholders in the Executive Director’s absence.
• Public Housing Operations (293 Units / 7 Sites): Oversees daily property management, occupancy, and maintenance functions; supervises program directors and staff; conducts monthly quality control file audits; ensures timely electronic data submissions (PIC/EIV/50058); monitors vacancy turnaround, rent collections, and TARs.
• Housing Choice Voucher & Special Programs (642 Vouchers & 13 NSP Homes): Manages voucher utilization and 13 NSP homes; supervises directors administering voucher programs; conducts monthly quality control audits; enforces SEMAP indicator compliance; updates standard operating procedures as HUD regulations evolve.
• Affiliate Operations (LHRC – 30 Units): Coordinates oversight, leasing, property management, and regulatory compliance for the 30-unit Lowcountry Housing and Redevelopment Corporation housing portfolio.
• Financial Management & Procurement: Assists with annual operating budget preparation, financial oversight, payables/receivables monitoring, and cash controls; manages agency procurement, contract administration, and large purchasing matters; inspects capital improvement projects for contract compliance.
• Personnel & Departmental Supervision: Supervises department directors administering public housing, voucher, maintenance, administrative, and finance programs; conducts performance evaluations; resolves personnel matters or submits recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Related Duties: Performs additional executive and administrative tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management, Social Work, or a closely related field, supplemented with additional coursework and/or experience in business or public administration.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in financial management and program administration, preferably in federally assisted housing programs.
• Thorough supervisory experience, including performance evaluations and personnel management.
• Considerable experience writing and administering grant-funded initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, with dedicated attention to detail.
• Possession of a valid South Carolina Driver’s License and ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
• Must have a Public Housing Manager (PHM) certification or obtain it within twelve months of employment.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education or experience that provides the critical knowledge, abilities, and skills required for the role may be considered.

Skills

• Financial management and budget oversight
• Program administration in federally assisted housing
• Supervisory and personnel management
• Grant writing and administration
• Regulatory compliance (HUD, federal, state, and local)
• Electronic HUD reporting (PIC/EIV/50058)
• Contract administration and procurement
• Strategic planning and policy implementation
• Community engagement and stakeholder representation

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Pay

$90,000 to $110,000 annually (subject to upward adjustment depending on education and experience).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel to and between BHA housing developments, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs during site inspections.
• Effective communication in person, by telephone, and in writing.
• Visual acuity to review documents, reports, and electronic data.

About Beaufort

Beaufort, South Carolina offers an exceptional quality of life in a welcoming coastal community. Residents enjoy a walkable downtown with shops and dining, easy access to the waterfront, sea islands, and marshes for year-round outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, fishing, and cycling. Beaufort features a strong sense of community, local arts, cultural events, and family-friendly amenities. Nearby destinations, including Hunting Island State Park and scenic trails, complement excellent schools, healthcare, and services, making Beaufort a compelling place to build a career and a home.