Deputy Executive Director – Biloxi, MS

About the role

The Deputy Executive Director position at the Biloxi Housing Authority (BHA) supports the Executive Director in overseeing all operations and ensuring the high quality of housing and support services provided to residents. The BHA manages affordable housing in Biloxi and plays a crucial role in the community.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Executive Director in leading all operations of the Authority.
• Maintains the high quality of housing and support services provided to residents.
• Oversees Authority administration and program operations, including property management, Housing Choice Voucher, and resident services.
• Demonstrates independence, evaluative thinking, strong communication skills, and leadership and strategic planning abilities.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field with at least five (5) years of experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of senior administrative experience at a PHA Executive Director or Deputy Director level.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field with at least seven (7) years of experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of senior administrative experience at a Deputy Director level directly related to housing management, maintenance, or other senior PHA administrative duties.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have considerable independence, evaluative thinking, written and oral communication skills, and operational, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Skills

Desired skills include public administration, business administration, or related fields, with relevant experience in housing management, maintenance, or senior PHA administrative duties.

Benefits

Executive-Level benefits package, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Contact Information

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with salary history to Human Capital Initiatives by email: recruit@humancapitalinitiatives.com. Please include the job title “Deputy Executive Director” in the subject line of your email.

It is the policy of the Biloxi Housing Authority to give preference in employment to Section 3 – eligible individuals. The Biloxi Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.