Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), located in Wilmington, DE, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Operating Officer. WHA has approximately 1,400 public housing units, 218 tax credit units and 2,100 Housing Choice Vouchers with a staff of 140 employees.
The chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive tasked with overseeing the Wilmington Housing Authority’s (WHA) Financial, Data Analysis, and Administrative Development functions. The COO will report to WHA’s Executive Director. The COO will also be responsible for managing and creating processes for all Finance functions and will act as a liaison between, WHA and WHA’s non-profit, Delaware Affordable Housing Group (DAHG) as well as all other WHA affiliates.
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or Accounting is preferred. The requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field, with five plus years of progressively responsible experience in management or administration. Experience and working knowledge of the administration of HUD housing programs, such as Low-Income Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), RAD Program, Capital Improvement Grants and Modernization and Development, are required. Also required are: ability to plan, prepare, and communicate WHA’s financial budget and performance, excellent skills in staff and organizational development, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience and proven track record in mixed finance and use and affordable housing development, excellent fundraising skills, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the Executive Director.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Please email, no later than 11/21/24, your letter of interest and detailed résumé describing your background and experience and at least three professional references (not personal references) to Tricia@hrstrategies.org. Interested candidates should include: Chief Operating Officer Search in the subject line.