Executive Director of the Center for Housing and Homelessness Research

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Housing and Homelessness Research (CHHR) provides information and expertise to communities, policymakers and practitioners to transform the lives of people experiencing poverty, housing insecurity and homelessness by improving access to resources and increasing opportunities and choices. Housing security and homelessness are among our most pressing social justice imperatives, and while there is no single solution — or even a single definition of homelessness — data-driven research, policy and practice are key to addressing housing security issues and ending homelessness in America. The Executive Director of the Center for Housing and Homelessness Research (CHHR) is a faculty administrative role within the Graduate School of Social Work, reporting to the unit leader and the Dean. The Executive Director role has a primary responsibility of providing leadership for the staff and activities of CHHR, establishing and maintaining mission and funding trajectories, fiscal sustainability, research integrity and development of new prospects. This includes raising the profile of CHHR among local, regional and national organizations and funders, working to identify potential donors, and pursuing research opportunities.

Requirements

Appointed Faculty at DU
Research in the area of Housing and Homelessness

Nice To Haves

Appointed faculty at GSSW
Previous experience working with CHHR

Responsibilities

The Executive Director must continue to seek and receive external funding to support CHHR’s viability and growth.
The Executive Director must seek and receive University Denver Institute status per the guidance provided by https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2024-10/ORSP-05_Research%20Centers%20and%20Institutes.pdf and by completing and submitting any required application materials.
Oversee the overall research efforts of the Center for Housing and Homelessness Research (CHHR)
Provide supervision and overall personnel management for CHHR, operating within DU guidelines and in compliance with all relevant policies and required trainings.
Review, revise and expand the funding potential of the Center in keeping with organization mission and goals.
Interact with funding organizations and potential donors
Seek opportunities that link the Center with the academic programs of GSSW, MCE, GSPP and other research institutes and centers within the University.
Establish a protocol for faculty affiliates of CHHR and begin affiliate programs.