Director of Affordable Housing

Princeton Acquisition LLC•Southfield, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a highly-experienced, organized, and motivated individual to join our reputable team as the Director of Affordable Housing for a well-established property management company based in Southfield, MI. This role involves leading a team, providing strategic operational guidance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with various housing regulations.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years experience in property management leadership.
Experience managing multiple properties.
Understanding of affordable housing operations including federally assisted housing programs like LIHTC an Section 8 with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
Proven track record in coaching and developing property management teams and leaders.
Demonstrated ability to build reliable relationships with residents and community partners.
Required experience with NSPIRE and/or certifications in HUD or Tax Credit.
Experience in affordable housing laws and regulations, including Tax Credit/LIHC, Project-Based Section 8, Home, RAD, and Housing Choice Vouchers.
Competence in computer skills, keyboard, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).
Demonstrated experience with: HUD applications and eligibility determinations, waiting list administration, initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim recertifications, income and asset calculations, EIV, TRACS, HUD file audits.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the in-house Compliance Specialists, Area Directors, Property Managers, and site teams to foster a culture of accountability and growth.
Provide strategic operational guidance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities.
Work with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee financial performance, including budget management and operational metrics.
Conduct property visits to assess performance and implement improvement strategies.
Build relationships with residents and community partners to enhance trust and service delivery.
Lead the onboarding of newly acquired Affordable properties, including compliance set-up and tenant file reviews.
Ensure compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.3, EIV, TRACS, VAWA, and all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
Assist preparing communities for Management & Occupancy Reviews (MORs), REAC/NSPIRE inspections, file audits, and regulatory reviews.
Conduct routine quality control reviews of tenant files and compliance documentation.
Identify compliance risks and proactively work with the Regional Manager to implement corrective measures before deficiencies occur.
Ability to oversee a department staff, conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, accountability, and professional development.
Review payroll, approve timecards, personnel changes, and maintain HR documentation.