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Executive Director Recruitment Announcement
The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority (PHA) seeks an innovative, ethical and results-driven executive to serve as
its next Executive Director. Reporting to the seven-member Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director
serves as Chief Executive Officer and will guide PHA through a transformative period of redevelopment,
organizational renewal, housing preservation and resident-centered service.
The successful candidate will combine vision, sound judgment, fiscal discipline, housing expertise and
collaborative leadership to strengthen operations, advance redevelopment, support residents and position the
Authority for long-term sustainability. The Executive Director is expected to exercise independent judgment,
sound executive leadership and strategic decision-making within the policies established by the Board.

PHA operates five public housing sites comprising 359 units, administers approximately 169 Housing Choice
Vouchers and employs approximately 20 staff members. The Authority is advancing major preservation and
redevelopment initiatives, including RAD, Section 18 repositioning, Choice Neighborhoods, modernization,
capital improvements and partnership-driven strategies.
PHA is committed to providing safe, affordable housing while creating pathways to economic opportunity,
homeownership and upward mobility for low-income individuals, families, seniors and children.

Under the policy direction of the Board, the Executive Director is accountable for the planning, administration and
overall performance of the Authority. The Executive Director leads daily operations and long-range strategy while
ensuring HUD compliance, sound fiscal practices and alignment with PHA's mission.
This role requires an accomplished leader who can balance operational excellence with redevelopment strategy,
financial stewardship, staff leadership, resident engagement, public accountability and strong governmental,
community, funding and development partnerships. The Board seeks a leader prepared to move the Authority
beyond maintenance of the status quo and build a high-performing, sustainable organization.

• Provide executive leadership for PHA's public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, maintenance,
  redevelopment, finance, procurement, human resources, resident services and administrative functions.
• Implement Board policies, support effective governance and provide timely information, recommendations
  and performance reporting to assist Board oversight and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with HUD requirements, federal, state and local laws, procurement standards, audits,
  inspections, PHAS, SEMAP, corrective action plans and other regulatory performance measures.
• Direct budgeting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, contract administration and fiscal management
  while ensuring sound stewardship and clear financial communication to the Board.
• Lead redevelopment and preservation strategies, including RAD, Section 18, LIHTC, mixed-finance
  development, project-based vouchers, modernization, capital improvements, asset management and Choice
  Neighborhoods initiatives.
• Pursue grants, philanthropic opportunities, strategic partnerships and alternative funding sources that support
  operations, redevelopment, resident services and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Establish performance measures, monitor outcomes, strengthen organizational systems and recruit, supervise,
  mentor, evaluate and develop staff while promoting accountability, teamwork and succession planning.
• Strengthen resident communication, dignity, trust and engagement, particularly during redevelopment,
  modernization, relocation and major operational initiatives. Support partnerships that advance self-sufficiency,
  education, workforce opportunity and quality of life.
• Conduct regular reviews of properties, programs, maintenance operations, risk areas and service delivery to
  ensure safe, responsive and effective operations.
• Represent PHA before HUD, residents, elected officials, municipal leaders, labor representatives,
  governmental agencies, developers, lenders, funders and community stakeholders.
• Lead the Authority through emergencies, operational disruptions, regulatory challenges, public relations
  matters and organizational transitions while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture.

• Bachelor's degree required. A master's degree in public administration, business administration, urban
  planning, public policy, housing management, finance or a related field is preferred.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible executive or senior management experience, including at
  least two years supervising professional staff, in public or affordable housing, government administration,
  community development, redevelopment, nonprofit housing or a comparable executive leadership
  environment.
• Strong knowledge of HUD regulations, public housing operations, Housing Choice Voucher administration,
  asset management, procurement, contract administration, public-sector budgeting, audits and financial
  reporting.
• Direct experience with or strong working knowledge of affordable housing redevelopment, RAD, Section 18,
  LIHTC, mixed-finance development, project-based vouchers, Choice Neighborhoods, capital improvements,
  modernization or housing preservation strategies is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change, improving operational performance, implementing
  policy and managing complex initiatives in a public-sector or similarly accountable environment.
• Demonstrated success in grant development, resource development, fundraising, strategic partnerships or
  alternative funding strategies is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-building skills with residents, staff,
  commissioners, HUD, elected officials, developers, lenders, funders and community partners. Experience
  leading diverse teams and working effectively with individuals and communities of varied socioeconomic
  backgrounds is required.
• Experience negotiating, administering or working effectively within a unionized workforce environment is
  preferred. The successful candidate must obtain NAHRO Public Housing Management or Executive Director
  Certification within one year of employment.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and directly related experience may be considered only when
  they demonstrate comparable executive leadership responsibility and relevant accomplishments.
• Because this is a chief executive role, candidates should demonstrate enterprise-level responsibility for multiple
  organizational functions, direct accountability for budgets and staff, regular reporting to a governing board and
  measurable results in a complex, publicly accountable environment. Technical or program-specific experience
  without comparable organizational leadership will not, by itself, satisfy the executive experience requirement.
• The Board will give greatest consideration to candidates who can demonstrate measurable accomplishments in
  HUD performance, financial stabilization, redevelopment, resource generation, staff development, resident trust
  and governmental or community partnerships.

The Board seeks a visionary, strategic and practical leader with integrity, executive presence, political awareness,
emotional intelligence and resilience. The successful candidate must demonstrate transparency, accountability,
fiscal stewardship, creativity and a commitment to resident dignity, equity, inclusion and service excellence. This
individual must be able to inspire confidence, build consensus, lead change and foster a high-performing,
collaborative and solutions-oriented organizational culture.

This is an exempt, full-time executive position reporting directly to the Board of Commissioners. The annual
salary range is $125,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications and demonstrated executive
leadership accomplishments. In addition to base salary, PHA offers a comprehensive benefits package with an
estimated annual employer value of $50,000, in accordance with Authority policy.

The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. The Authority reserves the right to extend the first consideration date, reopen the recruitment process or make no appointment if it determines such action to be in its best interest.