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Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO
•$130,000 - $143,000•Hybrid
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About The Position

The College of Business at MSU Denver seeks a forward-thinking, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute. The Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute (AHI) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and academic integration for MSU Denver’s interdisciplinary affordable housing initiative. This is a 12-month appointment with ongoing, year-round administrative and instructional duties reporting to the Chair of the Department of Finance. The Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute serves as the academic, strategic, and community-facing leader for affordable housing education, workforce development, industry engagement, non-credit programming, and interdisciplinary academic integration. Housed within the College of Business and connected to the Department of Finance, the Institute supports students, faculty, community partners, housing professionals, developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and industry stakeholders by connecting affordable housing knowledge with education, career pathways, applied learning, and community impact. The Executive Director is responsible for advancing the Institute’s role as a regional leader in affordable housing education and workforce development. The Executive Director will help position MSU Denver as a distinctive public urban university partner for affordable housing finance, policy, development, management, and community-centered housing solutions. The Executive Director will also support student success, professional mobility, and industry engagement by helping students and working professionals develop the knowledge, skills, experiences, and relationships needed to contribute to the affordable housing sector. The Executive Director will work closely with faculty, college leadership, University Advancement, C2 Hub, the Affordable Housing Industry Navigator, the AHI Advisory Council, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Terminal degree in finance, real estate, urban planning, public administration, business, community development, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in affordable housing, real estate, community development, or related sectors
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commitment to student success and MSU Denver’s mission of access, equity, and professional mobility
  • Demonstrated experience in: Program leadership or management
  • Demonstrated experience in: Partnership development
  • Demonstrated experience in: Fundraising or grant development

Nice To Haves

  • Professional or academic teaching experience, preferably in higher education
  • Experience integrating industry practice with curriculum development, student learning, experiential education, or career-connected programming
  • Knowledge of affordable housing finance, policy, development, management, real estate, public-private partnerships, community development, or housing-related workforce needs
  • Experience with fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship development, grant development, foundation relations, or externally supported programming
  • Experience working with advisory boards, industry councils, community coalitions, public agencies, or cross-sector partnerships
  • Experience in workforce development, continuing education, executive education, non-credit programming, certificates, micro-credentials, or digital badges
  • Demonstrated commitment to access, affordability, housing opportunity, community impact, and support for historically underserved communities
  • Ability to represent MSU Denver, the College of Business, and the Institute externally with professionalism, credibility, and enthusiasm

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership and vision for AHI aligned with the College of Business strategic priorities
  • Establish annual goals, program strategy, and operational processes
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, budgeting, and program execution
  • Collaborate with the C2 Hub and the AH Industry Navigator
  • Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with donors, foundations, and public agencies
  • Partner with University Advancement to secure grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic support
  • Prepare proposals, manage funded projects, and ensure reporting compliance
  • Build and maintain relationships with developers, financial institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies
  • Serve as MSU Denver’s representative in housing coalitions and industry forums
  • Convene events such as summits, panels, and practitioner workshops
  • Lead development and delivery of non-credit programs (certificates, workshops, executive education)
  • Recruit instructors and ensure program quality
  • Track outcomes and align offerings with workforce needs
  • Work with Advancement and college leadership to support and engage the AHI Advisory Council
  • Represent AHI to internal and external stakeholders
  • Represent MSU Denver and the College of Business in affordable housing, real estate, finance, community development, workforce development, public policy, and industry networks.
  • Position the Institute as a distinctive regional leader in affordable housing education, industry-connected learning, workforce development, and community impact.
  • Typically, teach for-credit or non-credit courses (minimum 12 credit hours or equivalent, annually) in finance, real estate, or affordable housing-related areas
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of curriculum related to affordable housing and real estate
  • Collaborate with faculty to align non-credit programming with academic pathways
  • Support student engagement through: experiential learning opportunities; industry projects; internships and career pathways
  • Participate as a contributing member of the Department of Finance faculty community, including coordination and program support as needed
  • Lead the maintenance, design and development of interdisciplinary academic offerings related to affordable housing, including undergraduate certificates, micro-credentials, and digital badges
  • Evaluate opportunities to expand or refine existing programs (e.g., Affordable Housing Management certificate) to improve alignment with industry needs and student demand
  • Collaborate with faculty across departments (e.g., Social Work, Urban Planning) to strengthen interdisciplinary curriculum pathways
  • Ensure alignment between non-credit programming and for-credit curriculum to create clear stackable pathways for students and working professionals
  • Support the integration of industry-relevant skills, tools, and competencies into academic offerings
  • Work with faculty and leadership to assess curriculum gaps and propose new courses or program enhancements
  • Develop and implement processes to assess the effectiveness of certificates, badges, and related curricular initiatives
  • Use data on student outcomes, enrollment trends, and employer feedback to inform program improvements
  • Contribute to assurance of learning (AoL) and accreditation-related activities as needed
  • Lead or support the development of proposals for new certificates, badges, and curricular initiatives through university and accreditation approval processes
  • Coordinate with relevant offices to ensure timely implementation, marketing, and ongoing administration of new offerings

Benefits

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • free RTD pass
  • tuition reimbursement
  • life and supplemental insurance plans
  • retirement plans
  • access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan

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Full-time

Career Level

Executive

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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