Associate Housing Director jobs in Clearwater, FL

AFFORDABLE HOUSING & ASSET MANAGER

Make a Difference! Join the Tarpon Springs Housing Authority Team!

The Tarpon Springs Housing Authority is committed to enhancing the Tarpon Springs community by developing and professionally managing housing that is affordable for low to moderate-income individuals and families. We seek to nurture our neighborhood and residents through supportive services that promote stability and self-sufficiency for the people we serve. To learn more about TSHA, please visit www.TarponSpringsHousing.com.

At TSHA, we are committed to providing our team members with a work-life balance that is flexible and empowers a healthy work life balance! That’s why we offer generous paid time off and highly competitive compensation packages.

What We Offer:

- Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Company Paid Holidays

- Retirement plan with 8% Company Contribution

- Excellent Employer Paid benefits including: Health Care, Dental, STD, Flexible Spending Card, Group Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

- The opportunity to make a difference!

TSHA seeks a well-qualified, hardworking, and dedicated Affordable Housing & Asset Manager to join the team.

What We Are Looking For:

The Affordable Housing Asset Manager oversees and ensures compliance with property management functions for HCV, RAD, and LIHTC housing assistance programs, focusing on asset preservation. This role requires excellent organizational, proactive professionalism, communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to goal achievement performance. It involves making independent decisions in line with policy and protocol of the agency, state, and HUD regulations. Candidates should have a history of professionalism, ethics, and effective teamwork when interacting with immediate colleagues, vendors, partners, stakeholders, and constituents. Project management expertise is required for driving unit and property renovations, rehabilitation, and real estate projects. The Manager is also responsible for managing all procurement procedures.

In this role, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

Operations Management

· Foster a welcoming community while ensuring property compliance.

· Oversee property management, maintenance, and staff to align with agency values.

· Conduct monthly performance report reviews for properties and housing programs.

· Directly supervise property manager and maintenance staff to ensure HUD-standard housing quality.

· Manage risk, lease compliance, maintenance, and asset preservation including inspections, repairs, and record-keeping.

· Supervise staff responsible for rent collection and efficient unit turnover.

· Supervise personnel customer service addressing resident concerns and conflicts in prompt and professional manner.

· Assist Property Manager in tenant counseling and support ED's meeting objectives.

· Manage budget preparation, invoice approval, vendor compliance, and budget management.

· Lead online data management system approvals for SACS, HUD, and related modules.

· Oversee agency IT needs, troubleshooting, work orders, and technology inventory.

· Provide leadership, evaluation, coaching, and direction to personnel in performance management, problem resolution, professional development, and work assignments.

Asset / Capital Management

· Oversee public housing, Section 8, and LIHTC program activities to ensure HUD and state regulation compliance.

· Monitor maintenance inventory and capital improvement expenditures and take corrective actions as needed.

· Support ED lead role in monitoring third-party property management service product for three Tarpon Springs apartment communities, ensuring compliance, resident file quality, maintenance and preservation of properties and tax credit compliance.

· Review vendor scopes of work for compliance and payment approval.

· Create capital and maintenance budgets, conduct budget analysis / utilization, market studies for rental properties, and industry-standard financial reporting.

Policy & Compliance

· Ensure resident lease compliance and housing stability, serving as the Authority-Hearing Officer.

· Conduct regular property and unit walk-throughs for inspections.

· Oversee / Manage the Maintenance Department's inventory tracking system.

· Supervise the preparation of legal documents for rent issues and lease violations.

· Supervise Property Manager’s accuracy and compliance of tenant files and e-filing systems on HCV portal.

· Ensure quality contracted vendor services and contract administration in line with procurement policy.

· Lead procurement and contract execution for capital and professional services.

· Stay updated on housing regulations and grant opportunities, attending conferences and trainings.

· Oversee special projects with funding agencies.

· Participate in Board governance, including correspondence, coordination, and meeting support.

Sustainability

· Collaborate with the ED focus on affordable housing asset preservation and addressing community needs.

· Assist the ED in implementing department and project goals, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

· Propose strategic goals for the agency's community service, impact, and asset portfolio.

· Work with the ED on annual budgets and real estate acquisitions.

· Utilize Real Estate license, if applicable, to support agency asset portfolio expansion.

· Participate in advisory committees and civic organizations to promote housing and resident services.

· Act on behalf of the ED as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the ED.

What You Need:

· Bachelor's degree, preferred, with a concentration in business, finance, accounting, and public administration.

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the HUD housing program industry is required.

· Priority is given to candidates with professional property management certifications, including CAM, CPM, PHM, HCC, LIHTC certification, etc. A Real Estate Broker License is preferred but not required.

· Additional education or training in housing programs, especially Section 8 PBRA and HCV, is highly preferred.

· Fluency in procurement policy protocols for professional services and capital projects is highly preferred.

Other Requirements:

· Possession of a valid Florida Class “E” Driver’s License.

· Must be insurable by TSHA's fleet/auto insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements:

· Able to walk properties, supervise inspections involving some physical exertions.

· Able to work sedentary in professional office and during board meetings, trainings and conference meetings for long periods of time.

· Able to operate a personal or agency motor vehicle safely and have an acceptable driving record.

If you are interested in joining our team due to a match with your work experience and core values, Please Apply Now.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Procurement experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HUD housing program program and property management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person