Executive Director
Victoria Housing Authority is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director is a contracted administrative lead for the Victoria Housing Authority (VHA) of the City of Victoria and reports to a five-member Board of Commissioners. VHA operates through laws passed by congress and the state, as well as, under rules and regulations issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Executive Director is responsible for the safekeeping of all property and records, the safety of Authority residents and is the Authority’s primary liaison with the Board of Commissioners, HUD, and state and local entities. This position has total responsibility for administering, managing, maintaining, planning, and directing all the Housing Authority’s programs. The Executive Director is required to be proficient in accounting, financial management, budgeting, investments, and sound business practices within the public sector. The Executive Director helps to set the strategic direction the organization, responding to evolving community needs, and ensures that the strategy is executed effectively. The Victoria Housing Authority’s Executive Director manages both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Education and experience: A) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, or related field, and three (3) years full time paid work experience in: a leadership, supervisory, or administrative capacity in public housing programs or related urban economic, and community development programs demonstrating leadership skills with knowledge of budgets and government funding; OR B) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, or related field, and five (5) years full time paid work experience as stated in (A); OR C) Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, or related field, and seven (7) years full time paid work experience as stated in (A). Victoria Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To review the full job description please visit our website www.victoriahousing.org.
Please email your résumé boardchair@victoriahousing.org.