THE JOB
The Real Estate Development Director plays a key role in advancing Homes for Good's goals by overseeing the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Real Estate Department including the project development, asset management & capital project functions.
WHO WE ARE
Homes for Good Housing Agency is the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Lane County, Oregon. Our primary work is to help low-income community members with the logistics of affordable housing. At a higher level, we are neighbors united to get every Lane County resident who needs help into a home.
Our programs provide housing and rental assistance to over 5,000 households in Lane County through voucher-based subsidies and Agency-owned public, multi-family and affordable housing communities.
OUR CURRENT PRIORITIES
- Implementing our Strategic Equity Plan (SEP)
- Expanding services to our third-party managed and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) communities.
- Continuing to develop affordable housing in Lane County communities who need it most, including outlying rural communities.
- Repositioning our asset managed portfolio to maximize revenues.
OUR REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT TEAM
Our Real Estate Department consists of three teams; Real Estate Development, Asset Management and Capital Projects. The team is responsible for the development, management and the revitalization of Homes for Good’s real estate assets.
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR THE TEAM
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Real Estate Division Director provides leadership, steering the department strategically while actively contributing to Homes for Good's mission and goals.
This key role is entrusted with ensuring the creation of affordable housing units in alignment with the Agency's goals and objectives and is tasked with creating and implementing plans to optimize current real estate assets, supporting the production of new housing and ensuring the Agency's long-term financial stability. Responsibilities include overseeing new construction, acquisitions and rehabilitation efforts, guiding development strategies for the Agency's real estate portfolio and evaluating financial alternatives to enhance asset positioning. The Real Estate Director focuses on enhancing operational efficiency within a continually evolving regulatory landscape and remains attuned to community needs for affordable housing.
YOU WILL BE ENTRUSTED WITH:
- Strategic & financial management of Homes for Good’s real estate assets.
- Leadership and administration
- Community engagement & advocacy
- Implementation of the Agency’s Strategic Equity Plan for their Division
- Building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with internal departments, local leaders in the affordable housing ecosystem, lenders, contractors, the general public, property managers and other interested parties
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Studies have shown that people who hold marginalized identities are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.
Homes for Good will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience provided you are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the minimum requirements for the role.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the minimum experience, education, licensure and/or certifications for someone to be successful in the position. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EXPERIENCE
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in management, supervision, development, finance and construction of affordable housing.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, real estate development, public administration, finance, asset management, design and planning or a related field.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
This position is required to occasionally drive Agency vehicles in the course of work. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license and be insurable at standard rates is required of this role.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check. Read our Background Screening Policy here.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
SALARY RANGE
$104,936.00 - $140,628.80 annually
Homes for Good determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience.
BENEFITS
Homes for Good offers a competitive benefits package, including a choice between two health and dental plans, vision coverage and deductible reimbursement for your and your family with no cost sharing (you will not pay any premiums).
Our retirement plan provides employees with a 12% employer contribution, regardless of your deferral (eligible after 6 months of employment).
As a public employer, our team members are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Follow the links below to learn more about our benefits package.
PAID TIME OFF
At Homes for Good, we believe that providing employees with adequate time off to rest, recuperate, and to accommodate personal & family commitments is necessary for our organization's success. To that end, we provide the following paid time off:
- Paid time off (PTO) policy starting at 6 weeks annually
- 13 paid holidays
- 1 personal day added to your PTO bank each year
HYBRID & FLEXIBLE WORK
This position is eligible to work remotely up to 50% of the time. Check our our Hybrid & Flexible Work Plan to learn more.
Must reside within the state or Oregon, and be able to report onsite as needed in Eugene, Oregon to meet business needs.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit application materials by visiting the link below.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position will remain open until filled
The first round of application review will begin on March 25, 2024.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT
Our hiring process requires the completion of a pre-employment assessment. Homes for Good uses this tool to evaluate candidates in a way that demonstrates their abilities outside of what we can see on application materials, helping our hiring team identify high potential candidates that may have a non-traditional work history or educational background.
A link to the assessment will be sent to you via email upon submission of your application. Please be sure to complete the required assessment. If you do not receive a confirmation email with the assessment link following the submission of your application, please check your spam folder. If after checking your spam folder, you confirm that you have not received the email, please contact Bailey McEuen, Human Resources Director at bmceuen@homesforgood.org or (541) 682-2520.
Learn more about the pre-employment assessment by following the link below.
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