Executive Director

For over 40 years, the Randolph County Housing Authority has worked to promote strong communities and a healthy quality of life in our communities. Through collaboration with local partners, RCHA continues this work and has grown to offer a variety of programs including rental assistance, property management, supportive services, workforce development and youth skill building development. The agency is a non-traditional housing authority that provides Section 8 rental assistance to residents in six counties, and also has been sponsoring a YouthBuild program and building affordable housing for over twenty-five years. RCHA operates a Housing First homelessness program as well as a Workforce Development program in collaboration with local employers. It provides staffing and back office operations for a small nonprofit that does property management (www.hcbpropertieswv.com) and for the HomeOwnership Center (www.hocwv.org ). The agency has an annual budget of roughly $3 million and employs 23 staff.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Ensure that the Randolph County Housing Authority (RCHA) develops and operates under a relevant, compelling, ambitious strategic plan.
• Work with management team to develop, implement, and evaluate annual operating plans.
• Supervise the senior management team members.
• Prepare appropriate agendas and materials for Board of Commissioners meetings including strategic decisions.
• RCHA holds a seat on Boards of Directors of Woodlands Development Group www.wdgwv.org and HomeOwnership Center and the Executive Director serves as President/CEO of Highland Community Builders, Inc. www.hcbwv.org

Corporate Authority

• The Executive Director serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the RCHA and, as such, is responsible for keeping its records, and accounting for its financial condition.

Policy Development and Implementation

• Develop and revise appropriate corporate policies.
• Ensure that all policies are implemented in a fair, consistent manner.
• Protect the agency from legal liabilities through risk management, effective policy implementation and proper insurance.

Advocacy

• Educate policy makers at the federal, state and local level for changes beneficial to affordable housing and community development efforts in north-central West Virginia.

Marketing and Communications

Guide overall communication strategy and ensure consistent ‘branding’, marketing and communication.

• Position RCHA for new opportunities by building appropriate relationships with partners and funders.

Innovation

• Perform research and development.
• Recommend and oversee development of new programs, products and process improvements that position RCHA to address housing and community development needs and problems in an impactful way.

Resource Development

• Assure that RCHA has the financial resources to implement its plan and remain financially strong.
• Lead RCHA’s resource development efforts.

Program Management

• Support and strengthen financial management.
• Lead the management team.
• Problem-solve with Program Managers to achieve program objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors’ Degree and 5+ years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in this description. MBA, CPA or Advanced Degree in related field preferred. Management certifications from housing industry training provider(s) a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate both strategic and operational plans.
• Experience working with governmental entities and government contracts.
• Grant writing and grants management experience.
• Capacity to analyze financial statements, develop complex budgets, and manage cashflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Real estate development
• Complex project management experience.

Compensation

RCHA provides a generous benefit and paid time off package, including health insurance with 20% co-pay, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension. RCHA promotes a flexible work environment within the confines of duties of each position. Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $65,000. (Total compensation value = $85,000. Salary can be supplemented in lieu of certain benefits if not needed.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkins, WV 26241: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person