Area Director – Housing Program Management, Compliance

Communities Unlimited

Area Director leading housing program management and compliance for Communities Unlimited. Overseeing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a multi-million-dollar grant portfolio.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMemphis, Tuscaloosa • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $82,000 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing federally funded housing programs, including compliance with HUD regulations and financial management of multi-million-dollar grant portfolios. Proven leadership in supervising multidisciplinary teams and developing strategic partnerships to enhance community impact.

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HUD Program AdministrationFederal Grant ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementHousing Compliance

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Hard Skills

Grant AdministrationFinancial ManagementProcurementQuality AssuranceProgram MonitoringRisk ManagementPerformance MetricsComplianceBudgetingContract Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

HQS CertificationNSPIRE CertificationLead Inspector CertificationRisk Assessor Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Housing ProgramsHUD ComplianceEPA RegulationsOSHA StandardsFair HousingHealthy HomesLead Safe HousingCommunity DevelopmentPublic AdministrationConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day operations of federally funded housing programs.
Manage a multi-million-dollar federal grant portfolio, including budgets, reporting, and compliance.
Supervise and develop program staff, contractors, and consultants.
Ensure compliance with HUD, EPA, OSHA, Fair Housing, Healthy Homes, Lead Safe Housing, and other federal requirements.
Oversee quality assurance, program monitoring, procurement, and risk management.
Develop strategic partnerships and identify new funding opportunities.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen housing initiatives and community impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education Option A: Bachelor's degree in construction management, public administration, community development, business administration, housing, or related field required.
Minimum seven years of relevant HUD and team management experience.
Option B: High school degree or equivalent is required.
Minimum eleven years of relevant experience administering HUD programs, or a combination of relevant HUD and team management experience.
Experience managing a federal grant portfolio of at least $2 million.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of federal housing regulations, grant administration, compliance, procurement, and financial management.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, and performance metrics.
Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
HQS, NSPIRE, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, or related housing compliance certifications preferred.
Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, reliable personal vehicle and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Employer 401k Match
Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.