Area Director Housing Program Management & Compliance

Communities Unlimited is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Area Director, Housing Program Management & Compliance to lead federally funded housing initiatives that improve safe, healthy, and affordable housing in rural communities.

In this leadership role, you will oversee program operations, ensure compliance with federal regulations, manage a multi-million-dollar grant portfolio, supervise multidisciplinary staff, and build strategic partnerships with government agencies, funders, contractors, and community organizations. You will play a critical role in driving program performance, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing budgets and contracts, and advancing Communities Unlimited's housing mission.

Work Location:  An ideal candidate will work from home; however, candidate must currently reside in the state of Arkansas.

Area Director of Housing Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance 
• Employer 401k Match 
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time. 

Area Director of Housing Requirements:

• Education
  • Option A: Bachelor's degree in construction management, public administration, community development, business administration, housing, or related field required. Minimum seven years of relevant HUD and team management experience.
  • Option B: High school degree or equivalent is required. Minimum eleven years of relevant experience administering HUD programs, or a combination of relevant HUD and team management experience.
• Experience managing a federal grant portfolio of at least $2 million.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal housing regulations, grant administration, compliance, procurement, and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, and performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• HQS, NSPIRE, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, or related housing compliance certifications preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, reliable personal vehicle and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Area Director of Housing Duties:

• Lead day-to-day operations of federally funded housing programs.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar federal grant portfolio, including budgets, reporting, and compliance.
• Supervise and develop program staff, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, EPA, OSHA, Fair Housing, Healthy Homes, Lead Safe Housing, and other federal requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance, program monitoring, procurement, and risk management.
• Develop strategic partnerships and identify new funding opportunities.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen housing initiatives and community impact.

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