Associate Director; Affordable Housing-Western Slope

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Description

WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran's efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor's efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

The Associate Director, Affordable Housing oversees and manages a portfolio of affordable supportive housing properties and develops the supportive housing mission of Volunteers of America Colorado. The Associate Director, Affordable Housing is accountable for the oversight of development and management of affordable supportive housing and services and for creating a housing management team that will distinguish itself by fulfilling the mission of Volunteers of America Colorado in the delivery of supportive social services programs, resident satisfaction and excellent financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train and supervise a team of on-site property management personnel for each property within the assigned portfolio.
• Manage properties successfully by having site specific knowledge of each assigned property and following best management practices in each of the following areas:
• Economics and Demographics for each metropolitan market and specific sub-market.
• Rents at subject properties and competing properties
• Individual property's competitive strengths and weaknesses vs. competitors.
• Property Financial Management including budgets, monthly financial statements, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Property Physical assets Issues and long-term repair/replacement plan
• Contract Administration for physical asset repairs.
• Deal covenants relating to income restrictions/regulatory issues/owner expectations.
• Supportive Social Service Programs including importance of Resident Service Coordination.
• Through utilization of the organization's customer survey process, solicit residents, Volunteers of America National Services and regulators to determine their needs and level of satisfaction with the services received from Volunteers of America Colorado Branch.
• Maintain each property's physical assets in accordance with all housing codes and within the confines of each property/s budget.
• Implement a resident and employee safety program, which indicates development and execution of emergency plans/training.
• Assure employee and property compliance with policies and procedures along with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Assure the timely and accurate completion of all administrative responsibilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Property Managers
• Other Staff as Assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Heavy Travel Required. Valid Colorado Driver's License, Proof of Insurance and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, Exempt position. Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional on-call and weekends.

Location

• 740 Gunnison Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 (flexible depending on where candidate lives)

Salary

$87,000-$94,000 annual

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact HR@VOAColorado.org to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Requirements

Competencies

• Models core culture attributes "AIRS" (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).
• Models and VOA Colorado's three virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Three years of supervisory experience. Ability to recruit, hire, train and supervise on-site operations personnel.
• Five years of multi-site supportive housing management experience.
• Strong knowledge of housing development and property management including business acumen, computer systems/software, regulatory requirements, marketing and leasing, physical asset management, HUD, Bond, Tax Credit and Conventional financing.
• Administrative self-sufficiency required.
• Ability to travel and commit the time and energy necessary to be successful in a position that may exceed 40 hours worked per week with some frequency.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of financial and property performance within a multi-site operating environment.
• Experience with HUD and Tax Credit properties.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Professional certifications preferred (COS, ARM, CAM, RAM).
• Must be a licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker.
• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and state landlord rights and obligations.
• Knowledge of the HUD 202, Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs.
• Good communication and people skills
• Detail-oriented

Salary Description

$87,000-$94,000/annual