Battle Creek Chief Executive Officer

Overview

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) Board of Commissioners is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. Together with its community partners, BCHC provides housing assistance and services that improve quality of life, build community, enhance safety, and promote personal success for the citizens of Battle Creek and Calhoun County.

BCHC was established in 1960 under the federal Housing Act of 1937, and is primarily funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). BCHC provides long-term affordable rental housing and rental assistance to more than 1124 low-income families, seniors and disabled individuals through its Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Developments and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

BCHC owns and manages 320 rental units at four developments, employs 15 administrative and maintenance staff members, and manages an annual operating budget of $4.3 million.

BCHC is a partner in its local Continuum of Care and administers homeless housing programs for Veterans in the form of a fourteen-bed congregate Veterans Administration Transitional Living program, and has recently partnered with a Permanent Supportive Housing Developer to construct a new 55-unit apartment building for unhoused individuals.

Battle Creek Michigan, well known as the Cereal Capital of the World, is conveniently located between Detroit and Chicago in South West Michigan. It is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community full of restaurants & breweries, historical sites, museums, art, parks, and sporting & community events. Battle Creek is home to the state’s largest contiguous industrial park representing multiple international companies and nearly 14,000 employees and includes a strong military presence (Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Marine Corp Reserve, Defense Logistics Agency and more).

The salary compensation for this position is $104,240 - $135,512 to include an excellent benefits package - Michigan Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) Defined Contribution Plan (BCHC 6% Match);
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Health & Dental insurance;
Life, Dependent Life, and Accidental Death Insurance;
Longevity Pay;
Annual Holidays and generous Vacation leave. A variety of voluntary optional benefits including Vision are also available.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The Chief Executive Officer of the Battle Creek Housing Commission is appointed by the Board and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and management of all activities, ensuring that all activities support the Housing Commission’s mission, strategic goals, and objectives. The Chief Executive Officer serves the Commission’s mission by providing opportunities for affordable quality housing to assist individuals and families and to encourage independence within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, overseeing organization operations and long-term planning, while managing relationships with residents, public agencies, private partners, and the community.
• Responsibly lead and execute the business of the Battle Creek Housing Commission and its associated Non-Profit Entities under the general direction of the Battle Creek Housing Commission Board of Commissioners, Federal and State laws, formal agreements, by-laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Board to lead strategic planning and implement goals and strategies that further advance the agency’s mission. Maintain a close level of contact with members of the Board keeping them informed of current matters and consulting with them as needed on matters of policy and operations.
• Responsible for the development and management of personnel and the $4.3M annual operating budget.
• Skillfully balance the needs and expectations of the Authority’s three core stakeholder groups:
• The Public – including all taxpayers, the broader Battle Creek community, and neighbors – ensuring land and resources are used responsibly, beautifully, and in ways that enrich the city, neighborhoods, and economy.
• Residents – providing safe, clean,…