Director, Summer Street Apartments

Crossroads Rhode Island

• $85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social work, property management, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience in affordable housing, supportive housing, or related fields.
  • Experience managing complex operations and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity with HUD and affordable housing programs, including LIHTC compliance.
  • LIHTC certification or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to resident-centered service and organizational values.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations with a hands-on presence throughout the building.
  • Build relationships with residents and address their concerns and emergencies.
  • Oversee leasing processes, including applications and occupancy performance.
  • Collaborate with Facilities to maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Ensure compliance with various housing regulations and requirements.
  • Manage financial performance, including budgeting and rent collection.
  • Supervise and develop staff, promoting teamwork and accountability.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop partnerships with external service providers and community organizations.
  • Support safety and risk management initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a visible and impactful role in a community setting.
  • Engagement with residents and staff in a dynamic environment.
  • Professional development opportunities in affordable housing and property management.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team across various departments.
  • Contribution to a mission-driven organization focused on safety and respect.
Full Job Description
Position: Director, Summer Street

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

The Director is the on-site leader and plays a critical role in ensuring that Summer Street is a safe, well-maintained, financially sound, compliant, and welcoming community. This is a highly visible, property-based position for someone who enjoys being actively engaged with residents, staff, and the day-to-day operation of a complex residential community.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day operations with a visible, hands-on presence throughout the building.
  • Build relationships with residents and respond directly to resident concerns, complex situations, emergencies, and community needs.
  • Oversee leasing and occupancy, including applications, certifications, recertifications, move-ins, move-outs, unit turnover, and occupancy performance.
  • Partner with Facilities to ensure the building is safe, clean, well-maintained, and responsive to resident and operational needs.
  • Support compliance with LIHTC, HUD, RAD, PBV, VASH, Section 811, Fair Housing, and other applicable requirements.
  • Manage financial performance in partnership with Finance and senior leadership, including rent collection, subsidy payments, expenses, budgeting, and financial performance.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop staff, ensuring strong communication, accountability, staffing coverage, and teamwork across shifts.
  • Coordinate across departments including Housing, Supportive Services, Facilities, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and other Crossroads teams.
  • Develop external partnerships with service providers, government agencies, funders, investors, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Support safety, risk management, emergency response, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Help advance Crossroads' mission, strategic priorities, and values of Safety, Respect, and Effectiveness.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social work, property management, or a related field; Master's preferred.
  • Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, homeless services, healthcare, property management, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience managing complex day-to-day operations and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with HUD and affordable housing programs, including LIHTC and affordable housing compliance.
  • Experience working in Permanent Supportive Housing and/or Housing First environments.
  • LIHTC certification or ability to obtain certification within six months.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, crises, and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered service and Crossroads' values of Safety, Respect, and Effectiveness.


Salary Description

$85,000-$110,000 based on experience

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