As the Community Development Administrator, you'll lead housing and community programs, manage HUD grants, and build partnerships to drive affordable housing and economic growth. This role offers a chance to shape policies and make a lasting impact.
Community Development Administrator Benefits:
- Generous starting pay
- Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays and 3 weeks of vacation the first year
- Retirement system with 14% employer contribution
- Comprehensive health benefit package
- Great culture and dynamic team environment
Community Development Administrator Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
- Direct and lead the Community Development Division, setting vision, strategy, and priorities while driving performance and accountability across all team activities.
- Shape and implement policies and programs for major HUD entitlement grants, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP, and other federally funded initiatives.
- Drive housing and economic development initiatives by designing innovative strategies that attract private investment and build strong public-private partnerships.
- Oversee and guide community development efforts across local governments, nonprofit partners, developers, and contractors to ensure consistency, compliance, and measurable results.
- Manage sub-recipients and contractors through comprehensive oversight—conducting risk assessments, delivering procurement and compliance training, ensuring prevailing wage adherence, leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) outreach, maintaining Section 3 compliance, and conducting thorough monitoring of funded activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred; may substitute for one year of required experience).
- 3–8 years of progressive leadership experience managing HUD-funded contract and grant administration, program management, and full federal program oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex multi-stakeholder programs, and maintain strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Strong knowledge of government regulatory frameworks, local government operations, housing and economic development policies, and urban/community planning practices.