Senior Director, Affordable Housing Operations ($132,100.00 - $194,200.00)

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Affordable Housing provides strategic leadership and oversight for the division's Affordable Housing programs and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Communities. This role is responsible for leading and developing associates, driving superior operational excellence, financial performance, and rigorous regulatory compliance across all HUD communities and affordable programs (including Below Market Rent, Housing Choice Voucher, HUD - Project Based, Families Forward, and Irvine Cares), and asset management for Joint Venture communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach and manage the performance and development of team members, ensuring established performance metrics and objectives are achieved.
• Maximize the overall financial performance of all affordable units and manage the revenue and expenses to the Business Plan, providing clear explanations for monthly financial variances on the assigned HUD portfolio.
• Strategically develop and institutionalize Affordable Housing policies, processes, and structures to deliver maximum operational efficiency while upholding full regulatory adherence.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and execute tactical plans to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Direct and oversee compliance for all critical affordable programs.
• Deliver strategic market intelligence, on-site feedback, and recommendations to Portfolio Management to optimize pricing strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Affordable Housing team and external partners (including Housing Authorities, city officials, non profit organizations, and joint venture partnerships) as well as internal corporate divisions (including Government Affairs, Legal, Accounting, and Portfolio Management) regarding affordable compliance or policy changes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive affordable marketing plans for all lease up developments.
• Ensure the physical presentation of the assigned HUD communities consistently meets or exceeds the company’s maintenance standards.
  
  

Additional Skills

• 5 years of leadership experience overseeing multi-site, large portfolio operations with a strong understanding of affordable housing programs.
  
  

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
  
  

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 10 years
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Real Estate license required.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist(COS) certification required.
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) preferred
• National Compliance Professional Executive (NCP-Exec) preferred
• NAHP (National Affordable Housing Professional) certification preferred
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)
  
  

Compensation

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Base Pay Range: $132,100.00 - $194,200.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.