Village of Oak Park, Neighborhood Programs Manager

Job Classification

Neighborhood Program Manager
Department/Division:
Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Programs
Employment Status:
Full-time
Annual Salary/Grade: $85,707 – $124,275 / Grade 7
Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,707 – $104,991 +/- DOQ
FLSA:
Exempt
Union:
Non-Union
Employment Commission: N/A
Deadline for Application:
Posted until filled, first review January 21, 2026

This position manages the Neighborhood Programs Division of the Neighborhood Services Department, including administration of the Village’s housing licensing and registration programs and the Village’s housing programs. Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the Village’s rental licensing program, the Village’s condo registration program, the Village’s short‑term rental licensing program, and the Village’s vacant building registration process.
• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the Village’s housing rehabilitation, ownership, fair housing and housing development programs, including the Housing Trust Fund.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Neighborhood Programs Division; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Research, develop and propose new policies, programs and regulations to meet community goals related to housing.
• Prepare, monitor and enforce multiple contracts with service providers and consultants.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the Neighborhood Programs Division; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate Neighborhood Programs Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Neighborhood Programs Division budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Provide staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinate Neighborhood Programs Division activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development.
• Monitor Division’s performance measures and report on progress to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in housing programs and/or housing policy, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, business management, urban planning, public administration, accounting, economics or a related field. A combination of education and experience that is equivalent shall also be considered.

Applicants can apply directly using the following link:

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Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to:
Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).; or by fax to: . The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including but not limited to a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave.