Assistant Director of Data & Policy

Assistant Director Of Data And Policy

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is proud of its mission and accomplishments. The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) advocates for and provides quality, affordable, safe housing; encourages self-sufficiency; and builds community partnerships. Join our team and you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in one of the most impacted regions of the nation.

AHA is seeking an exceptional, team-oriented candidate to fulfill the role of Assistant Director of Data and Policy. Join AHA and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of a wide array of administrative functions for a high-performing housing authority dedicated to providing affordable housing in the most impacted region of the nation.

The position currently open is in the Assistant Director of Data and Policy and will report to the Senior Programs Director. AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with a strong track record in overseeing policies and programs to maintain stable housing. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, housing policy and programs, Housing Authority functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas.

The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward.

The Housing Authority reserves the right to use this advertisement and applicant response to fill other similar Assistant Director positions, including in other departments, for up to one year after the date of this notice.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• Education:
  
  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, sociology, urban studies, public administration, or a related field, and
• Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in administering publicly assisted housing programs and/or human and social services provision; some experience with the Housing Choice Voucher (Section
  8) program is required, program management experience in this area is preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong technical skills including proficiency in common business software and document retention systems; experience with Yardi and/or Laserfiche preferred.
• Experience must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience; three (3) or more years is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license by time of appointment is required. Must be able to be insured under AHA's owned automobile insurance policy.

Important application information:

Please see AHA website for final filing date.

To apply, submit a:

• Housing Authority Application
• Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
• Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Your resume and supplemental questions must be in Word or pdf format and uploaded into the employment application form. You must apply by submitting your application at the AHA website.

If you need a reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact the Housing Authority office  Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.