Housing Director jobs in Tiverton, RI

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Housing Director. The Mission of the Mashpee Wampanoag Housing Department is to provide safe, affordable housing to eligible tribal members, and other Native American Indians residing in the Tribes service area through programs delivering assistance and opportunities specific to the needs of Native American Indians and to assist in the elimination of homelessness. The Housing Director is responsible for the overall planning, development and management of all housing programs and housing projects for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

Responsibilities:
· Serves as lead administrator for housing department programs.

· Administers housing department policies as approved by Housing Commission.

· Attends Housing Commission Meetings to provide regular updates on Housing operations.

· Manages Housing Department staff and makes decisions, in collaboration with the Human Resources Director and Tribal Administrator, regarding: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning for the housing department staff.

· Responsible for preparing annual department budget, drawdowns, grants management and reporting.

· Collaborates with Procurement Officer and TERO department to oversee and manage professional service contracts for consultants, construction, and development.

· Forecast, plan, organize and administer the Indian Housing Block Grant and other housing programs. Completes annual Self-Monitoring for Indian Housing Block Grant.

· Oversee all housing department construction projects.

· Collaborate with management to identify funding sources to support Tribal housing programs.

· Works with Senior Planner to collect socioeconomic and other housing-related data.

· Works with Senior Planner to identify and complete grant applications.

· Researches and identifies public, government, private grant agencies and foundations to identify potential funding sources for Tribal housing services and housing construction projects.

· Represents housing department at a variety of meetings and conferences.

· Travels and attends training and meeting on-site and off-site.

· Research and provide recommendations to Tribal Administrator/Tribal Council on a Housing Management Company to oversee the LIHTC housing development.

· Other duties as assigned by Tribal Administrator.

Requirements:

5 – 7 years of experience in a management role in housing development, community development or affordable housing required.
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience.

Extensive budget, grants, and project management experience.

A working knowledge of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Must possess a valid driver's license and successfully pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug test.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Publisher) and Outlook

Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, U.S.C., Section 472)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mashpee, MA 02649 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mashpee, MA 02649: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person