Executive Director – Wake County, NC

About the role

The Housing Authority of the County of Wake (HACW) has 345 public housing units and provides Section 8 vouchers to over 550 participants. HACW also manages six rental houses for its nonprofit affiliate, the Wake County Housing Finance Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, delegates, supervises, and directs the implementation of the Agency’s Housing programs.
• Provides ongoing assistance to current staff to support a positive and productive working environment.
• Reviews and approves reports and other documents that are required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Documents in writing appropriate events and activities.
• Serves as a Security Administrator and User Administrator for the HUD REAC system.
• Oversees and provides for safekeeping of the Agency’s buildings, grounds, facilities, equipment, supplies, monies, files, records, documents, and reporting.
• Receives and reviews bids and executes contracts.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Makes policy, administrative, and management decisions concerning the daily operations of the Agency.
• Prepares and submits reports and statistics required by such entities.
• Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.
• Serves as Secretary/Treasurer to the Board of Commissioners, submitting budgets and informing Board of the status of activities and projects within the Agency.
• Develops and proposes new polices or changes in existing policies, notifies the BOC of changes or proposed changes in federal, state or local legislation affecting the Agency.
• Provides the BOC with information on evaluations of efficiency and effectiveness of Agency operations and provides recommendations for improvements.
• Works with the BOC to develop the Agency’s strategic and operational plans.
• Effectively develops organizational structures and plans and implements internal policies, programs, goals, and priorities.
• Oversees and ensures accurate preparation of all budgets and revisions.
• Revises and authorizes Agency expenditures and monitors funds for effective and efficient use.
• Identifies federal and non-federal funding sources to augment declining subsidy, helping to ensure the viability of housing and associated programs offered by the Agency.
• Serves as liaison between the BOC and Agency staff.
• Acts as spokesperson for the BOC when authorized by the BOC chairperson.
• Responds promptly to other BOC inquiries regarding Agency plans and operations.
• Discusses Agency goals, priorities, problems, and concerns with officials, representatives, and members of the local government, news media, social and public service agencies, state government and federal government.
• Meets with residents concerning complaints and/or grievances after unresolved investigation and negotiations by designated staff and advises them of their rights to hearings according to the Agency’s procedures.
• Addresses businesses and civic groups on matters pertaining to the Agency.
• Successfully maintains a positive Agency image and working relationship with the community and local, state, and federal government officials.
• Supports, assists, and works with other agencies and affiliated organizations in joint efforts, which are mutually beneficial, by participating in community activities and functions relevant to Agency objectives and by maintaining membership in appropriate community organizations.
• Volunteers new ideas, suggestions, and recommendations to HUD as desired.
• Reviews proposed laws or regulations and recommends changes or improvements.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university reflective of the mission and goals of Housing Authority.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in senior level management.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of management experience at a public housing authority or other similar experience, including supervision of ten (10) or more staff members for at least two (2) years.

Benefits

Hiring Range: $110,000 – $140,000 (beginning salary will be commensurate with experience) Benefits: 100% health insurance coverage, retirement, paid holidays, vacation leave, and life insurance.

Application and Selection Process

Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2025. Your application package should include: 1. Letter of interest 2. Detailed resume 3. Three professional references in PDF Format and emailed to jdurham@joedurhamassociates.com with the subject line HACW- ED Application. This recruitment process is being managed by Joe Durham and Associates, LLC. All inquiries should be mailed to jdurham@joedurhamassociates.com The Housing Authority of the County of Wake is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, gender identity, age, disability, or status in any other group protected by law.