Chief of Staff

POSITION SUMMARY

This senior leadership position is responsible for aiding in the supervision of Authority operations and leading the execution of all strategic priorities. Serving as a primary advisor to the Executive Director and a day-to-day resource for division directors, the Chief of Staff manages high-stakes initiatives that require cross-disciplinary implementation. The role focuses on strategically identifying housing initiatives to expand the agency's service base while ensuring operational effectiveness and transparency across the organization.

SLHA residents and program participants are encouraged to apply.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or other related field required; advanced degree in law, business, public policy, or urban affairs preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of five to seven years of broad-based senior-level leadership experience in an organization of comparable complexity.

Strategic Leadership & Revenue Diversification

• Strategic Execution:
  Leads the planning and execution of the Agency's strategic priorities and monitors progress on the Strategic Plan.
• Financial Innovation:
  Collaborates with the ED to identify and implement housing initiatives that expand and diversify the Authority's service base.
• Funding Augmentation:
  Identifies alternative federal and non-federal funding sources (grants) and utilizes the Authority's 501-c3 entity to obtain donations or other benefits.
• Policy Adaptation:
  Works with department directors to adapt and develop programs that suit the rapidly changing needs of the community.

Operational Oversight & Project Management

• Performance Monitoring:
  Monitors departmental performance and ensures compliance with HUD, state, and local regulations.
• Operational Problem Solving:
  Identifies organizational challenges and recommends effective solutions to ensure the agency meets aggressive deadlines.
• Confidential Initiatives:
  Executes projects that require the utmost confidentiality or urgency, serving as an advisor on sensitive business matters.
• Administrative Flow:
  Ensures that materials, contracts, and communications flow smoothly through the Executive Office and that time-sensitive documents receive priority.

Stakeholder Engagement & Board Governance

• Community Interaction:
  Interacts with government officials, developers, community groups to assist in the design and implementation of housing programs.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Receives and resolves citizen and employee complaints, routing issues to the appropriate department or the Agency Ombudsman for follow-up.

• Real Estate:
  Experience in real estate development and/or management.
• Strategic Mindset:
  Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies for a variety of stakeholders.
• Political Acumen:
  Skilled in building consensus and facilitating meetings designed to achieve objective alignment.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of HUD regulations, Missouri law, and City of St. Louis housing policy.
• Crisis Management:
  Ability to work behind the scenes to mediate disputes and solve complex problems before they escalat…

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. In addition to a competitive salary, SLHA also offers:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• 401(a) employer contribution equal to 12.7% of annual salary

SLHA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program