Deputy Executive Director

The Port Huron Housing Commission is currently seeking a strategic, driven, and experienced Deputy Executive Director to support and partner with the Executive Director in leading high-impact operations across multiple housing commissions and programs. This pivotal leadership position ensures the delivery of exceptional housing and support services to residents while maintaining compliant and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include managing public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, and resident services for five regional housing commissions; mentoring leadership teams, driving organizational improvements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves fostering strategic relationships with community partners and government entities, interpreting legislation for policy updates, and representing the Commission in public forums. The Deputy Executive Director will act in the capacity of the Executive Director when required. You will also provide organizational leadership to our associated non-profit entities.

Administrative and Operational Support

• • Assist the Executive Director in the overall administration of Housing Commission services.
  • Direct daily operations of the Housing Commission in the absence of the Executive Director.
  • Monitor and support budget management and administrative functions.
  • Perform duties as outlined in the current job classification and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Regulatory Compliance and Policy Oversight

• • Monitor relevant regulations and lead policy revisions to ensure all policies and procedures remain compliant and up to date.

Personnel Management

• • Supervise and train staff, manage workflow, and ensure employee performance aligns with established policies and procedures.

Community and Interagency Relations

• • Maintain positive relationships with governmental agencies and stakeholder groups that impact Housing Commission operations.
  • Represent the Housing Commission at community events and in external programs as needed.

Who We’re Looking For:

You are a collaborative and ethical leader with a background in affordable housing operations, nonprofit, or public administration. You are a hands-on leader who can thrive in a multi-agency environment and enjoys aligning mission-driven teams toward meaningful outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Law, Urban Planning, or a related field is preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or operations management role within a housing authority, nonprofit, or public agency
  • Must obtain Public Housing Managers Certificate within 24 months of hire
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Key Competencies & Skills:

• • Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  • Financial and operational acumen
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Change management and continuous improvement experience
  • High emotional intelligence and professional integrity
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and accountability
  • Expertise in public housing operations and HUD regulations preferred

Additional Position Information

Benefits: We offer a generous slate of employee benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurances, MERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan, paid time-off and holidays.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $95,000 to $105,000 commensurate with experience.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is required. This includes attendance at industry-specific conferences and events.

Location: Port Huron, Michigan

Position Type: This is full-time and on-site role; the candidate should live a commutable distance to Port Huron, MI; you may choose between a 4 or 5-day workweek.

More About PHHC

By HUD regulation and City of Port Huron ordinance, the Port Huron Housing Commission is charged with providing decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings without overcrowding for those families and seniors who lack the amount of income necessary to provide these accommodations on their own. It operates on funding received solely from rental income and federal housing subsidies. Under the Public Housing Program, the Housing Commission owns and operates five affordable housing villages, three of which are designated for family living and two designated for senior living.

The Housing Commission is governed by a Board of five Commissioners which are appointed by the City of Port Huron City Manager to staggered five-year terms. The Housing Commissioners, along with staff, pride themselves on a strong financial commitment and they are dedicated to meet the above charge. These commitments are achieved from our many housing, modernization, maintenance, and resident service programs. The Port Huron Housing Commission has received numerous awards for its innovative programs.

https://phhousing.org/