Interim President​/Ceo

Waco Housing Authority & Affiliates

Location:

Waco, Texas
Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt, Interim Executive Appointment

Reports To:

Board of Commissioners

The Waco Housing Authority & Affiliates is seeking an innovative, results-driven executive to serve as Interim President / Chief Executive Officer during the Board of Commissioners’ search for a permanent President/CEO.

The Interim President/CEO will serve as the chief executive and administrative officer of the Waco Housing Authority and its affiliated entities, including the Waco Housing Opportunities Corporation and Waco Public Facility Corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Commissioners, this individual will provide strategic leadership, executive oversight, operational stability, and responsible stewardship of the Authority’s programs and resources.

The successful candidate will lead a mission-driven organization committed to providing quality affordable housing, building stronger communities, and creating opportunities for individuals and families throughout Central Texas.

The Interim President/CEO will:

• Provide executive leadership and implement the strategic priorities established by the Board of Commissioners.
• Serve as the Board’s chief executive advisor and maintain clear, consistent communication regarding agency operations, performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Direct and oversee all Authority operations, including Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, finance, human resources, information technology, procurement, compliance, property and asset management, resident services, facilities, and capital improvements.
• Lead affordable housing development, redevelopment, preservation, acquisition, disposition, and public-private partnership initiatives.
• Oversee annual operating and capital budgets, audits, investments, grants, debt, financial forecasting, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, Fair Housing requirements, procurement standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Represent the Authority before HUD, TDHCA, elected officials, residents, lenders, developers, community organizations, the media, and other stakeholders.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support executive leadership while promoting accountability, collaboration, innovation, professionalism, and excellent customer service.
• Strengthen enterprise risk management, emergency preparedness, fraud prevention, business continuity, and organizational resilience.
• Support technology modernization, cybersecurity awareness, enterprise systems, and data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as chief executive of the Authority’s affiliated nonprofit and public facility corporations.
• Perform other executive responsibilities assigned by the Board of Commissioners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Public Policy, Law, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience.
• At least five years of experience in affordable housing, redevelopment, real estate development, local government, community development, or a similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing finance, operations, human resources, compliance, strategic planning, and organizational performance.
• Experience working directly with governing boards, public officials, and community stakeholders.
• Experience administering complex budgets, grants, contracts, and multiple funding sources.
• Strong written, verbal,…