Vice President, Housing and Real Estate

Thresholds•Chicago, IL

1d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Thresholds is a leading nonprofit serving individuals with serious mental health conditions by providing Home, Health, and Hope. Housing is central to our mission, and we are committed to expanding access to high-quality, affordable homes across the Chicago metropolitan area. The Vice President (VP), Housing & Real Estate plays a critical leadership role in advancing Thresholds’ mission to provide Home, Health, and Hope. This executive leads all housing and real estate strategy and operations, ensuring expanded access to high-quality affordable housing while maintaining strong financial performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. The VP oversees Thresholds’ owned, operated, and supported housing portfolio and serves as a key organizational leader in affordable housing development, asset management, and community partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration preferred, or relevant experience
Seven to ten years in a leadership position related to housing administration, including budget experience for a broad range of housing services such as housing development, housing finance, housing maintenance programs, and other federally-funded programs
Extensive experience with principles and practices of affordable housing development, management, community programs and organizations
Working knowledge of affordable housing and community development financing programs, including taxation and compliance issues related to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and New Market Tax Credits preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for Thresholds’ housing and real estate portfolio
Identify and implement long-term strategies for improving property performance and meeting organizational objectives including asset building, sustainability, and community and economic development
Create and vet housing opportunities through various funding sources and partnerships to increase access to affordable housing, maintaining Thresholds’ position as a leader in Illinois affordable housing
Promote and expand partnerships with developers, property owners, housing providers, and others to increase availability of affordable housing throughout the metropolitan Chicago area
Monitor the operational and financial performance of Thresholds' portfolio including acquisition, benchmarking, refinancing and rehabilitation
Provide leadership to the Director of Housing Administration, the Director of Real Estate and Asset Management, and the Director of Homeless Contracts Compliance and provide supervisory support for the Accounting Manager of Real Estate and oversee Thresholds’ 25 housing staff