Under the direction of the SCHA Board of Directors (Board), the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the SCHA’s operations including administration, management, program development, financial control, intergovernmental affairs, and external affairs. The Executive Director will also develop, modernize, and implement policies and procedures approved by the Board; and, will be responsible for the success of the SCHA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Strategy and Policy Development: The Executive Director works directly with the Board on all policies and strategies affecting the SCHA. The Executive Director will also ensure the SCHA’s compliance with all applicable laws, standards, regulations, and authoritative guidance and keep the Board up to date on relevant regulations, funding sources, and regulatory and legislative changes.
• Financial Responsibility: The Executive Director prepares and administers the annual SCHA budget and monitors the SCHA’s ongoing financial performance. The Executive Director will at all times act as a good steward of the public’s funds, will provide transparency with how those funds are used, and will continually identify opportunities to enhance the value of services provided to the taxpayers.
• Program Oversight: The Executive Director will have full administrative responsibility for the day-to-day operation of all activities of the SCHA, including policy development, implementation, ongoing operations, and budget. The Executive Director will have or be able to obtain experience in the following program areas:
• Real estate sales and transactions
• Education and counseling programs and State & Federal agency grants
• Restrictive covenant qualification/compliance and restricted inventory management
• Loan origination, underwriting, and grant management
• Negotiating and resolving sensitive constituent inquiries and complaints
• Performing business management or administrative services as needed.

The Executive Director will maintain a high level of customer service across all program areas.

• Supervision: The Executive Director performs supervisory functions for SCHA staff, including hiring, orientation, establishing performance goals, delegating authority, training, evaluating employee performance, and, if necessary, discipline.
• Local, State, and National Representation: The Executive Director represents the SCHA in local, state, and national housing forums.
• Public Relations: The Executive Director attends public meetings and collaborates with citizen groups, developers, and governmental agencies to achieve housing projects, develop housing policy, and implement housing programs. The Executive Director will promote a harmonious relationship between the SCHA and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and the SCHA staff.