Director of Affordable Housing

Seeking a highly experienced, organized, and motivated individual to join our reputable team as the Director of Affordable Housing for a well-established property management company based in Southfield, MI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the in-house Compliance Specialists, Area Directors, Property Managers, and site teams to foster a culture of accountability and growth.
• Provide strategic operational guidance for a portfolio of affordable housing communities.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee financial performance, including budget management and operational metrics.
• Conduct property visits to assess performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Build relationships with residents and community partners to enhance trust and service delivery.
• Lead the onboarding of newly acquired Affordable properties, including compliance set-up and tenant file reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.3, EIV, TRACS, VAWA, and all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Assist preparing communities for Management & Occupancy Reviews (MORs), REAC/NSPIRE inspections, file audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct routine quality control reviews of tenant files and compliance documentation.
• Identify compliance risks and proactively work with the Regional Manager to implement corrective measures before deficiencies occur.
• Ability to oversee department staff, conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, accountability, and professional development.
• Review payroll, approve timecards, personnel changes, and maintain HR documentation.

NOTE: This position is NOT remote.

Benefits

• Competitive wages within the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• AFLAC
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth
• Allyhealth Tele-Medicine
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and PTO Time
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in property management leadership.
• Experience managing multiple properties.
• Understanding of affordable housing operations including federally assisted housing programs like LIHTC an Section 8 with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Proven track record in coaching and developing property management teams and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build reliable relationships with residents and community partners.
• Required experience with NSPIRE and/or certifications in HUD or Tax Credit.
• Experience in affordable housing laws and regulations, including Tax Credit/LIHC, Project-Based Section 8, Home, RAD, and Housing Choice Vouchers.
• Competence in computer skills, keyboard, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience with: HUD applications and eligibility determinations, waiting list administration, initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim recertifications, income and asset calculations, EIV, TRACS, HUD file audits.