Deputy Executive Director of HRA

Under the direction of the City Administrator, Deputy Executive Director (DED) provides operational, financial, and administrative leadership of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) while ensuring full regulatory compliance and organizational excellence. This position oversees the day-to-day operation of the HRA by ensuring effective implementation of the policies, priorities, and goals set forth by the City Administrator.

The Deputy Executive Director is responsible for developing and leading a high-performing team in a collaborative and supportive environment and delivering measurable community impact. The Deputy Executive Director works with the City Administrator, community stakeholders, public officials and staff to ensure the HRA succeeds in providing safe, affordable, quality housing with excellence, and in compliance with HUD requirements, Minnesota statutes, Dakota County CDA requirements, MHFA program requirements, fair housing laws, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Direct Oversight Supervision:
Housing Programs Administrator, Property Managers, Housing Office Specialist, Maintenance Staff, Cleaner/Caretaker Staff

Indirect Supervision:
Temporary Employees, Assigned Contractors and Consultants

The Deputy Executive Director position is a highly responsible, professional, supervisory, and administrative leadership position within the HRA. The Deputy Executive Director exercises significant discretion and performs a broad range of duties relating to the successful oversight of HRA capital improvements, asset management, regulatory compliance, day-to-day operations, administration, and management of the Housing Authority including but not limited to:

• In partnership with the City Administrator, lead the execution of a long-term vision for the HRA consistent with the City’s mission.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, translating vision into actionable goals and initiatives.
• Anticipate trends and challenges facing the HRA and proactively adapt strategies to meet those challenges.
• Promote innovation and continuous process improvement, project management, and performance measurement.

• Cultivate a high-performance, results-driven, values-aligned team.
• Develop and retain a talented team with diverse expertise; provide clear direction, mentorship, support, and accountability.
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable HRA staff (including recommending discipline if necessary) and align their work with established goals and priorities.

• Oversee the management, planning, and general direction of the HRA.
• Recommend new hires; train, supervise, evaluate staff performance; recommend promotions and terminations of employment.
• Draft HRA budgets for the City Administrator approval and administer HRA budgets once approved.
• Prepare records, files, and reports. Analyze data and prepare recommendations for City Administrator action.
• Advise the City Administrator in developing and recommending HRA policies and programmatic actions.
• Attend required meetings, including preparation of written and oral presentations at HRA Board and City Council meetings as directed.
• Provide the City Administrator with regular updates and written and verbal reports on HRA activities.

• Assist the City Administrator in serving as lead ambassador of the HRA, establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with the HRA Board, City Council, Resident Councils, community stakeholders, public officials, nonprofit partners, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Actively engage public housing residents and…