Senior Director of Housing (JR 5640)

WHY WORK FOR US
We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in peoples lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off health and wellness benefits and were committed to helping you reach your potential by providingopportunities for professional growth across the state.

JR 5640
Senior Director of Housing
Los Angeles CA 90004
Salary: $145315.00 to $181643 per year
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
Exempt
Driving Required

Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

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PATH Ventures is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our PATH Ventures team as the Senior Director of Housing at the RHC Office.

ABOUT PATH VENTURES
PATH Ventures is a statewide leader in the development of affordable and supportive housing communities. Recognizing that homelessness is fundamentally a housing issue PATH one of the largest homeless services providers in California created PATH Ventures in 2007. Since its creation PATH Ventures has completed 27 residential projects and is on track to have a total of 44 residential communities in the next several years.

ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the PATH Ventures team the Senior Director of Housing will leverage their skills and experience in affordable housing to take a leadership role in the creation of affordable and supportive communities for people who experienced homelessness or at risk of being homeless. The Senior Director oversees the real estate development activities of PATH Ventures and supervises and trains the real estate development staff.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise real estate development staff in the development of affordable and supportive housing
• Direct all real estate development operations including:
  • coordinating financial packaging
  • securing acquisition predevelopment construction and permanent financing
  • securing entitlements
  • building community support and working with various internal and external stakeholder groups
  • supervising architects consultants property managers contractors and other development team members; and
  • monitoring development construction and lease-up processes
• Assist the Executive Director in identifying acquisition opportunities including defining each projects services program; developing acquisition and funding options; and evaluating overall project feasibility
• Oversee and coordinate the negotiation of major agreements and financing documents including limited partnership agreements loan documents construction contracts architectural agreements and property management agreements
• Oversee the overall progress of projects from acquisition to completion
• Work closely and effectively with PATH supportive services team to create supportive service plans and agreements define each projects target population and unit mix and incorporate design recommendations
• Train and support real estate development staff to be effective and technically excellent
• Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with external partners including banks investors government lenders and consultants such as general contractors architects and others
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
• Work with the Executive Director to report to the Project Review Committee and Board of Directors on the progress of development projects and request approval of new projects
• Work with the Executive Director to advocate for policies programs and funding that support and expand permanent supportive housing
• With the support of the Executive Director create departmental policies and procedures that promote high-quality products and an effective work environment
• Serve as an articulate visible and effective spokesperson for the organization and its projects
• Work with departments at PATH in furtherance of PATH Ventures real estate projects and define procedures and processes that facilitate the organizations work

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data identifying trends patterns and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues participants and stakeholders. Work effectively with others contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations identify key issues consider alternatives and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards demonstrating honesty integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten or more years experience in housing development business finance urban planning or a related field preferably for a non-profit government agency or private financial institution OR
• A relevant masters degree with seven years or more experience in housing development business finance urban planning or a related field

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position we require all candidates:

• Eight or more years experience in housing development business finance urban planning or a related field preferably for a non-profit government agency or private financial institution OR
• A relevant masters degree with five years or more experience in housing development business finance urban planning or a related field

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid drivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage