Assistant Director Of Housing, Durham And Community Affairs

Overview

Be You. The Assistant Director of Housing will support and advance Duke’s housing initiatives in Durham by evaluating current housing strategy, providing research informed recommendations to the Senior Director to advance institutional and partnership investments and manage programs that address affordable housing as a social driver of health. Duke has collaborated for over twenty years to address housing in Durham by contributing tens of millions of dollars in partnership with diverse stakeholders to support the development of over one-thousand affordable housing units.

The selected candidate must have a strong background in housing strategy and demonstrate the ability to adapt program implementation to an evolving landscape. They will forecast levers of partnership opportunities that support housing affordability in Durham and create opportunities for Duke’s workforce. The Assistant Director will be a capable communicator, highly organized, and demonstrate cultural competency when working with local partners, community members, and Duke employees.

They will lead Duke’s employee home buyers club and support the Senior Director of Community Development by managing aspects of Duke’s Affordable Housing Council. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in housing-related fields including affordable housing development, workforce housing, or housing policy.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Be You. The Assistant Director of Housing will support and advance Duke’s housing initiatives in Durham by evaluating current housing strategy, providing research informed recommendations to the Senior Director to advance institutional and partnership investments and manage programs that address affordable housing as a social driver of health. Duke has collaborated for over twenty years to address housing in Durham by contributing tens of millions of dollars in partnership with diverse stakeholders to support the development of over one-thousand affordable housing units.

The selected candidate must have a strong background in housing strategy and demonstrate the ability to adapt program implementation to an evolving landscape. They will forecast levers of partnership opportunities that support housing affordability in Durham and create opportunities for Duke’s workforce. The Assistant Director will be a capable communicator, highly organized, and demonstrate cultural competency when working with local partners, community members, and Duke employees.

They will lead Duke’s employee home buyers club and support the Senior Director of Community Development by managing aspects of Duke’s Affordable Housing Council. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in housing-related fields including affordable housing development, workforce housing, or housing policy.

This position is designated as an abbreviated schedule of 32 hours per week, which equates to a 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). Positions with abbreviated schedules (more than 20 but less than 40 hours per week) are eligible for most benefits on a pro rata basis, consistent with Duke policy.

Be Bold. As Assistant Director of Housing, you’ll build on this legacy by evaluating current strategies, forecasting opportunities, and leading programs that make housing more accessible. You’ll bring a strong background in housing strategy, policy, and program management, and you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration and cultural competency are key.

• Program Evaluation & Strategy (30%) Assess the effectiveness of Duke’s housing initiatives using qualitative and quantitative methods. Identify trends, recommend improvements, and implement changes to maximize impact.
• Research & Policy (25%) Monitor housing policies at all levels and deliver data-driven recommendations to guide institutional strategies. Translate complex housing data into actionable insights through reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Program Management (20%) Lead Duke’s Home buyers Club and manage aspects of the Affordable Housing Council, including event coordination, proposal processes, and administrative reporting.
• Operations & Fundraising (15%) Oversee budgets,…