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The Assistant Director of Programs ensures the smooth operation of programmatic elements at the residential building in order to provide safe, secure, well managed permanent housing. These activities directly support the residents and contribute to Common Grounds overall mission of ending homelessness. The positions goals are achieved by department supervision, direct client contact and interaction with social services. This position is responsible for supervising the Rent Administrator, Tenant Services Coordinator, Front Desk Manager, and the Leasing/Subsidies Coordinator. This position reports to the Building Director and is also responsible for working with Permanent Housing on special projects. The Assistant Director of Programs must liaise with different positions for the daily operations of the building. This includes supervisory activities described above, working closely with Building Management, Central Intake and Finance as well as actively supporting larger CGC initiatives. This position works closely with tenants and visitors as well as social service partners, auditors, regulatory agencies, and outside counsel in order to successfully accomplish the goals of this position.

Duties:
Address building issues and tenant concerns
Program oversight, staff supervision, and recruitment
Coordinate with CUCS and other CGC programs (such as intake)
Manage program budget
Work with outside counsel on tenant related legal issues; represent CG in court as necessary
Ensure compliance with funding, program and audit requirements
Report on outcomes, goals and data tracking
Macro level planning and communication with Assistant Directors at other sites
Represent Common Ground at external meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
-Supervisory experience is required; experience with special needs populations is preferred.
-Prior experience and openness to working as part of a collaborative team is also preferred.
-Training in tax credit compliance, mediation, dispute resolution, and special needs populations are preferred.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as are the demonstrated ability to use good judgment, diplomacy, and make time sensitive decisions.
-Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are also required.
-B.A. degree (or equivalent experience) required,
-Masters in a related field preferred.
-Must be proficient in MS Office. Familiarity with Access based databases and the ability to learn new programs preferred.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply submit resume here https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=472224

www.commonground.org

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