Executive Director, Affordable Housing Institute

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Affordable Housing Institute. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in affordable housing, real estate, community development, or related sectors. This role is pivotal in providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and academic integration for the interdisciplinary affordable housing initiative. The Executive Director will be responsible for advancing the Institute's role as a regional leader in affordable housing education and workforce development, as well as supporting student success and professional mobility. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, program development, fundraising, and building community and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a master's degree in a relevant field, at least seven years of experience in the sector, and a demonstrated commitment to the mission of access, equity, and professional mobility. Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company's Affordable Housing Institute should possess a minimum of a master's degree in a relevant field and have a strong background in affordable housing, real estate, community development, or related sectors. The role requires a leader with a minimum of seven years of experience, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to the mission of access, equity, and professional mobility. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, program development, fundraising, and building community and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program leadership, partnership development, and fundraising, and experience in academic program and credential development. Preferred qualifications include professional or academic teaching experience, knowledge of affordable housing finance and policy, and experience with advisory boards and cross-sector partnerships. The Executive Director will be expected to represent the Institute and the company externally with professionalism and enthusiasm.