Housing Director jobs in New Orleans, LA

SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Administration performs highly responsible work in developing, managing, planning, and coordinating an effective administrative system for the Agency, which includes strategic planning and accountability for implementation of administration plans, including an analysis system, which identifies compliance issues and outlines recommendations for compliance improvements.    Directs and reviews work of all Agency departments concerning the performance of administrative operations including Finance, Procurement and Information Technology.  The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.   Work is confidential in nature requiring advanced communication and managerial skills.  

 All activities must support the Housing Authority of New Orleans (“HANO”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Advises and assists the Executive Director in identifying, articulating and implementing policies, programs and projects.  Works with other members of the leadership team, in developing strategies and formulating solutions to address of agency-wide impact and importance.

• Provides direct day-to-day supervision over assigned department leadership staff, while fostering a supportive, positive and productive working environment.  Establishes objectives and monitors progress to ensure goals are met.
• In coordination with department leadership, establishes goals for the Finance, Procurement and Information Technology departments, by assisting with long range planning and facilitating organization planning. 
• Reviews and analyzes legislation and policy changes, to keep staff informed and determine Agency advocacy efforts. 
• Manages the executive office operations, by developing, implementing and coordinating internal processes and assisting with formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Works with the Executive Director and the strategic planning department to assist in the development of Agency’s strategic and operational plans.
• Develops, recommends and implements procedures to assess compliance with applicable rules and regulations, including establishing internal controls and processes to ensure sound fiscal and program management.  Oversees the Agency’s administrative process ensuring effective, efficient, and uniform methodologies that ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.  

• Oversees the budget administration process; works closely with the CFO by developing and administering budgets; forecasting; monitoring budgets and expenditures; and ensuring expenditures are aligned with annual plan activities.
• Researches, examines and develops agency-wide policies and procedures.
• Interprets relevant financial data and prepares/monitors departmental budget and recommends changes to improve systems and performance.
• Builds effective relationships, by developing collaborative partnerships; representing the Agency at local, state, regional and national meetings; and maintaining effective relationships with state and federal agencies and serving as a staff resource.
• Prepares reports, resolutions, and presentations as required by the Executive Director, Board of Commissioners and HUD.

• Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources and other assets.  
• Handles documents, on a variety of topics of a highly sensitive nature and maintains confidentiality regarding all documents and information received by or in the possession of the employee.
• Undertakes and performs other work-related duties and special projects, as assigned by the Executive Director, including research, evaluation, analysis reporting, recommendation, problem resolution, internal and external communications, etc.

• Performs and assumes other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Finance, or closely related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in a senior level administrative management, finance and policy formulating role in a PHA or housing agency. Master’s Degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be considered.

This position may require regular driving for business purposes. The incumbent is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must have the ability to be insurable under the HANO’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT

HANO provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression results of genetic testing, or service in the military or veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.