Director Of Program Development Jobs in Memphis, TN

The Memphis Housing Authority (MHA) is looking for a dependable Director of Development to join our team! The Director of Development is the Authority's senior leader responsible for identifying, evaluating, structuring, financing, and executing real estate development opportunities that advance MHA's mission while expanding sustainable, revenue-generating lines of business. The Director leads the full development lifecycle—from concept and feasibility through financing, construction, lease-up, stabilization, and transition to operations—and pursues appropriate developer fees, construction management fees, consulting revenue, cash flow, and other mission-aligned returns. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Director manages Development Department project staff, directly oversees the Capital Improvements Manager, and coordinates the work, schedules, priorities, and performance of the Capital Improvements Department. The position works closely with the Asset Management Director on RAD and other repositioning strategies and collaborates across MHA, governmental agencies, lenders, investors, developers, consultants, residents, and community partners. All activities must support MHA's mission, strategic goals, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

All activities must support the MHA (or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

The statements contained here reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. The position description is in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills: 

Job Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of affordable and mixed-income housing development, real estate finance, construction, property operations, and public-private partnership structures. Working knowledge of LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, RAD and other HUD repositioning tools, public housing capital requirements, layered financing, and applicable compliance obligations. Ability to analyze complex pro formas, capital stacks, partnership terms, market studies, appraisals, environmental reports, construction budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk allocations. Strong negotiation, business judgment, project management, leadership, staff supervision, written communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to manage multiple complex projects, establish priorities, make timely recommendations, and maintain accurate, audit-ready records. High ethical standards and the ability to identify, disclose, and manage conflicts of interest while protecting public resources and MHA's reputation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management, financial modeling, document management, and reporting systems.

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and be adept at multitasking while maintaining accountability for complete and timely work performance. Demonstrates strong organizational, project management and critical thinking skills.

Professional Behavior: Exhibits positive, polite, courteous, honest, and conscientious behavior with all internal/external clients. Accepts responsibility for actions and adjusts behavior as appropriate. Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and maintain the decorum of the office. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, clients, and constituents. Must be able to communicate with a variety of audiences and provide excellent customer service. Must display a neat, clean, and professional appearance.

Reliability & Judgment: Employee demonstrates sound reasoning and critical thinking by making decisions in line with established Agency expectations. Performs work in a reliable manner that is both accurate and timely. Must uphold a strict level of confidentiality. Must be skilled in analyzing situations in order to identify problems and offer viable solutions.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports agency's mission and values

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