Senior Director of Affordable Housing

Cascadia Health•Portland, OR

33d•$144,207 - $158,613•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Housing & Commercial Properties provides strategic leadership and oversight for Cascadia’s housing department, including administrative and programmatic functions. This role is responsible for establishing objectives, policies, procedures, internal controls, and risk management systems. The position ensures operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and community impact through effective team development, stakeholder engagement, and asset management. The incumbent must understand, appreciate, and respect the differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of acceptance.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Urban Planning, or related field is required.
A Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the field of affordable housing, multifamily residential asset management, lending, or development or closely related field, and ten years’ experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams is required.
Knowledge of federal and state housing and community development regulations.
Federal regulations, including associated procedures and guidelines as they relate to housing and community development programs, such as Community Development Block Grant, LIHTC program, Homeless Assistance, Special Needs Housing Programs and Federal Home Loan Bank programs.
Interpret and analyze the impacts of complex legislation, regulations, ordinances, contracts and financial documents.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; Yardi experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills, financial and business acumen.
Ability to organize efficiently, prioritize tasks, and delegate work to others.
Project management skills with the ability to track projects through to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams to present a coherent message.
Proven managerial skills, ability to mentor and develop staff and foster teamwork and collaborative problem solving.
Demonstrated leadership level presentation skills.
Must have the ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree, preferably, in Business Administration or related field is preferred.
Experience within nonprofits is preferred.
Experience with individuals who experience housing instability, food instability, and economic instability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in management, operations, and compliance for housing and commercial properties.
Oversee financial performance, physical maintenance, and strategic goals for all properties.
Develop management plans, monitor monthly financial performance, and establish capital improvement budgets.
Lead pursuit of grants and funding opportunities for new projects and capital improvements.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors on new developments and renovations.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and efficiency.
Drive innovation, creativity, and thought leadership within the housing department.
Collaborate with leadership to review and revise operational workflows and set annual goals aligned with Cascadia’s mission.
Model and maintain a work culture that reflects Cascadia’s values.
Oversee departmental and property-level budgets, capital investments, and reserve strategies.
Develop and report on goals and key performance indicators.
Create financial models for development, refinance, investment, and divestment opportunities.
Evaluate development and rehabilitation opportunities.
Manage risk, including insurance adequacy, renewals, and claims coordination.
Oversee integrity and reporting within the integrated property management platform.
Create and communicate a vision for the long-term health and stability of Cascadia’s housing portfolio.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff to support strategic growth and mission alignment.
Establish work plans, priorities, and performance assessments for team members.
Provide consistent supervision, support, and professional development opportunities.
Ensure completion of administrative tasks and annual training requirements.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including LIHTC, HUD, OHCS, PHB, Fair Housing Act, ADA, and Landlord-Tenant Law.
Adhere to mandatory reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
Develop and implement short- and long-term objectives and plans for Cascadia’s affordable housing and commercial facilities portfolio in partnership with the CEO and Housing Board of Directors.
Establish systems, processes, and standards to optimize operations, maximize revenue, manage risk, and enhance resident experience.
Attend and participate in all relevant meetings and consultations.
Monitor and respond to local and national policy and economic trends impacting housing operations.
Represent Cascadia in industry networks and associations.
Build and maintain relationships with lenders, investors, regulators, vendors, and residents to ensure financial sustainability and deepen community impact.
Lead organizational change with resilience and solution-oriented strategies.
Promote Cascadia’s mission, vision, and values internally and externally.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off Package
Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
VSP Vision Discount Plan
403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Length of Service Award
Voluntary Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Student loan forgiveness options
Wellness Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bicycle Reimbursement
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Trauma Support Team