Executive Director – Selma, NC

The Selma Housing Authority located in Selma, North Carolina is seeking an individual to serve as its Executive Director.

The Housing Authority owns and manages 183 Public Housing units. The successful candidate will assume responsibility over all aspects of the Housing Authority’s operations, including, but not limited to, property management, redevelopment, procurement, planning, personnel, budgeting, finance, grants, and contracts. The successful candidate must possess skills necessary to communicate effectively with residents and representatives of other governmental agencies and be capable of implementing policies and procedures necessary to insure decent, safe, and sanitary housing for Housing Authority residents.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of HUD programs, policies, and procedures; have a minimum of five years’ experience in public housing management, be PHM certified or certifiable within one year of employment; and possess at least an associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field. The successful candidate must have demonstrated proficiency in finance and accounting, personnel management, public relations, and computer skills.

The Executive Director reports to a five-member Board of Commissioners who has expectations for the agency to continue to perform at a High Performer status.

The salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. The Housing Authority offers an excellent employee benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, emphasizing particular strengths of the applicant, together with a resume and at least three references to:

Applications should be received no later than January 27, 2020.