Senior Director, Affordable Housing Development - Atlanta

National Church Residences•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

National Church Residences is seeking a Senior Director of Affordable Housing Development to lead and expand its senior affordable housing development pipeline in Georgia, primarily in the Atlanta market. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across the full development lifecycle, from deal sourcing and underwriting through entitlements, financing, and closing. Approximately 60% of the role focuses on development execution and 40% on external networking, partnerships, and deal origination. The position directly supervises a small development team and helps advance the organization’s mission to expand high-quality, financially sustainable senior affordable housing in core markets. The position is based in an office environment with regional travel of approximately 20%. It carries significant financial responsibility and decision-making impact, with general supervision and significant autonomy. Candidates must reside in Georgia.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in affordable housing or multifamily real estate development.
Demonstrated LIHTC experience (9% and/or 4%).
Direct people management experience.
Strong knowledge of affordable housing finance and underwriting.
Strong knowledge of entitlement and zoning processes.
Strong knowledge of budgeting and construction cost analysis.
Proven ability to create and negotiate deal terms.
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet.
Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited oversight.
Must reside in Georgia and be able to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field.
Experience with Cost-Plus / CM at Risk contractor procurement.
Background working with cross-functional teams in design, construction, finance, and legal.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and advance 2–5 senior affordable housing development opportunities annually.
Lead projects from concept through LIHTC application, entitlements, financing, and closing.
Close at least two LIHTC transactions per year (9% or 4%), acquisitions, refinances, or other revenue-generating transactions.
Prepare and manage financial underwriting, budgets, and pro forma models through board approval.
Create, analyze, and negotiate deal summaries, purchase and sale agreements, and key transaction documents.
Oversee zoning, entitlement, and approval processes with municipal and state agencies.
Manage third-party consultants, including architects, engineers, market analysts, and attorneys.
Partner with Pre-Construction on design development, construction estimating, and cost-benefit analysis.
Track and manage project milestones using Smartsheet and other project management tools.
Participate in internal investment committee and strategic planning processes.
Build and maintain relationships with affordable housing owners and developers, government agencies and housing authorities, brokers, lenders, investors, and municipal stakeholders.
Represent National Church Residences in community meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder presentations.
Identify off-market and strategic development opportunities.
Strengthen the organization’s presence and reputation in Georgia’s affordable housing market.
Directly supervise a small development team.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage with three plan options and access to a nationwide network.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or employer-funded Health Savings Account.
Fertility and family-building support, weight management, and chronic condition support.
Parental leave paid at 100% for four weeks.
Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
Company-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary benefits including life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage for employees and their families, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, and pet coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with company match, and Transportation and Parking Flexible Spending Accounts.
Well-being programs including an enhanced employee assistance program, mental health and work-life support, tobacco cessation, and Well-Being Your Way rewards and reimbursements of up to $1,000 per year.
3-4-5 Retirement Program with immediate company funding at 3%, increasing up to 5% over time, plus an additional company match of up to 5% when the employee contributes.
Tuition expense reimbursement.
Paid time off and nine paid holidays.