Housing Program Manager

City of College Park•College Park, MD

About The Position

The Housing Program Manager serves as the City of College Park’s lead professional for affordable housing, homeownership, housing policy, and housing equity initiatives, reporting to the Director of Economic Development. The position develops and implements the City’s housing strategy, administers housing programs and funding resources, evaluates housing needs and market trends, prepares policy recommendations, pursues grants and other funding, and builds partnerships with residents, developers, housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, lenders, advocacy groups, and governmental agencies. The role translates policy goals into actionable programs, monitors program performance, conducts research and analysis, and provides strategic guidance to City leadership and elected officials on housing matters. The City is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative professional to advance housing affordability, accessibility, equity, and stability for residents across income levels. The manager also supports strategic planning, budgeting, operational reviews, program administration, and implementation of City housing initiatives. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $95,000–$110,000, depending on qualifications. Applicants seeking first consideration must submit a cover letter and résumé by October 19, 2026, and complete an application at www.collegeparkmd.gov.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Housing, Community Development, or a related field.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Four to five years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, housing policy, community development, urban planning, economic development, government administration, grant management, program administration, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of affordable housing and homeownership programs, housing finance tools, grants administration, housing regulations, and housing policy development.
Strong analytical, project management, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with elected officials, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, developers, lenders, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to analyze complex data and communicate technical housing and policy issues effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the City’s affordable housing and homeownership programs and initiatives.
Develop strategic housing policies, priorities, and recommendations to advance housing affordability, accessibility, equity, and stability.
Research and analyze housing, demographic, economic, market, and legislative trends to identify housing needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Prepare reports, policy analyses, ordinances, presentations, and the annual State of Housing Report for City leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Administer housing-related funding programs and collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit partners to secure and manage grants, loans, and other financing opportunities.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with housing authorities, government agencies, financial institutions, developers, community organizations, advocacy groups, and educational institutions.
Promote housing and homeownership opportunities through community outreach, education, public engagement, training programs, and advocacy initiatives.
Serve as a housing subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the Director, City leadership, and stakeholders on housing policy, affordable housing programs, funding opportunities, and emerging trends.
Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, operational reviews, program administration, and implementation of City housing initiatives.