RCHA Assistant Director

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Key upper-level management position and assistant to the Executive Director (ED) responsible for a comprehensive range of management, planning, operational, and oversight functions and in carrying out and achieving the goals identified in the Indian Housing and Strategic Plans. Duties and activities can be inclusive of grant, administrative, financial, personnel, operational, and project management; property management of rental properties; construction/rehab programs for private home ownership properties and housing development within the service area. Includes policy and grant writing, supervision of department level managers and day-to-day operations in the absence and as delegated by the Executive Director. Must develop and maintain a strong working relationship with ED, uphold organizational and leadership vision, direction, values to be able to collaborate and be successful in this position. Must also inspire the trust of others by maintaining a strong degree of confidentiality, treating people with respect, working with integrity, following through and keeping commitments. This position has the potential of advancement to the Executive Director position as part of the organizational succession plan.

Requirements

Knowledge and ability to interpret and implement a wide variety of federal and state laws, including regulations of Indian Housing NAHASDA, Labor, Employment, Fiscal accounting principles and procedures (including GASB 34 and GAAP), financial, procurement, property management, environmental compliance, construction, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and contract administration.
Knowledge and experience in planning and development of staff, programs, and policy writing.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of grant writing, grant administration, public funding, contract administration.
Knowledge and previous experience in private home rehabilitation programs, housing/infrastructure development, project/program management.
Strong organizational and supervisory skills with the capacity to manage a dozen or more employees. Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and deadlines. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and multitask. Ability to supervise subordinate staff and/or teams, as appropriate and directed.
Breadth & depth in problem-solving skills. Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems. A successful candidate considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose to appropriate course of action.
Strong math skills, especially those relevant to budgetary, accounting, and other financial matters, as well as construction matters.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with experience in making effective oral presentations to public agencies. Also, must have the ability to write effective plans, reports, grants, contracts, and correspondence.
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills and the ability to establish and maintain good relations with staff, tenants, community members, the media, contractors, as well as tribal, federal, and state officials.
Excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards for service. Respond to requests for service and assistance. Maintains focus on conflict resolution, as opposed to blame. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control.
Works well in a team/partner environment. Actively participates in group problem-solving situations, inter-disciplinary and inter-agency teams. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Give and welcome feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Capacity to motivate, lead, and boost the morale of teams. Ability to build group commitments to goals and objectives. Support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Strong focus on quality and efficiency. Ability to maximize, leverage, save time, effort, and money without compromising quality.
Strong attention to detail, consistent, methodical.
Computer proficient in the use of microcomputers and software used for effective database, financial management, data analysis, word processing, and report generation. Microsoft Office (required), MIP (preferred), HDS (preferred), Inventory (optional), and others related to successful job performance.
Reliable and dependable with consistent work attendance and able to perform duties in a timely and safe manner.
Willingness to learn new skills and teach/transfer skills to other staff.
Exhibits emotional maturity, sound and accurate judgment. Ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions. Include appropriate people in the decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
Exhibits self-motivation and initiative. Persistent in overcoming obstacles. Volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibilities. Asks for and offer help when needed.
Completes projects/assignments in a timely and economically efficient manner with little or no supervision. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates innovative approaches and ideas for improving work.
Highschool diploma or HSED/GED.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Tribal/Public Administration, Management, or related field preferred (minimum).
Previous experience working in a Housing Authority in a supervisory or key management role.
Three (3) or more years supervisory experience.
Strong background & previous experience in financial management–budget, reports, audits, investments, and governmental accounting-related software (MIP).
Previous experience doing grant writing/administration.
Must possess, exhibit and maintain a strong degree of ethics and confidentiality.
Previous experience with Housing Data System (HDS) and Microix software.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and do intermittent travel.
Subject to successfully passing local and federal background checks.
Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver's License to maintain employment and meet eligibility for RCCHA’s automobile insurance.
Must be bondable.
Must be able to comply with any current or future policies regarding employee conduct or tribal ordinances to maintain employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Tribal/Public Administration, Management, or related field preferred (minimum).
MIP (preferred)
HDS (preferred)
Inventory (optional)
Previous experience with Housing Data System (HDS) and Microix software.

Responsibilities

Key organizational position in operational management, which includes the following work in the following areas and assisting the ED with operational management: Fiscal Management Organizational Budget Financial Reports, Analysis, Projections Audits Procurement, Property Management, Disposition Investments; Cash, Debt and Account Management Internal Controls Planning/Programs Indian Housing Plan Strategic Plan Housing and Infrastructure Development (including environmental review requirements) Private Rehabilitation Programs Grant/Program Implementation & Administration Administrative Records Management/Disposition Policies& Procedures Reports to HUD, grant/funding agencies, leadership Timekeeping Assistant to ED Preparation of agendas, reports, materials and arrangements for a variety of meetings/events. Grant writing and reporting Liaison to other agencies, organizations, committees as directed by ED. Supervision/Personnel Management Of all Department Heads Staff training ,performance standards/evaluations Acting ED in absence of ED Ensures compliance with NAHASDA, Tax-Credit, and other outside funding agencies' rules and regulations. Stays abreast of and interpret governing legislation, regulations, and rules about the Housing Authority’s operations, including fiscal, property and tenant management. Ensures that all policies and procedures enacted by the Housing Authority are implemented and applied consistently. Revises current policies/procedures as necessary to meet current regulations. Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Supervisory authority over day-to-day activity of Department Heads. In the absence of the Executive Director, oversees and supervises operations.