Senior Vice President of Housing Greater Chicago, IL Area

JOB SUMMARY

With leadership responsibilities for all AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) housing and Center for Housing and Health (CHH) programs and services, the Senior Vice President of Housing will manage program development, budgeting, planning, implementation, and priority setting for the department. The position will serve as the Executive Director for the Center for Housing and Health, a supporting organization of AFC. The Senior Vice President/Executive Director will ensure the success and sustainability of existing housing programs, such as the Flexible Housing Pool, Permanent Supportive Housing, Housing Stabilization and Emergency Assistance, as well as the development of new and innovative programming. This key leader will promote coordination, cooperation, and excellent customer service as core values in working with all of AFC and CHH’s diverse constituents, including service recipients, delegate agencies, and funding partners. The SVP/ED will provide leadership and vision to implement citywide efforts to build on AFC’s decade-long record of improving the lives of highly vulnerable formerly homeless people living with HIV and chronic diseases. The SVP/ED serves as an AFC and CHH representative for external meetings and media inquiries as needed. The SVP/ED is also a member of the AFC senior leadership team, working with other AFC leaders to set, manage, and monitor organizational priorities, make strategic decisions, and promote agency-wide collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Departmental Leadership

• Spearhead departmental strategic plan and corresponding work plans to achieve AFC/CHH’s housing goals;
• Define strategies the department will pursue to fulfill its goals; direct proposal development, proposal submission, and the delegation of responsibilities for new and continuing initiatives;
• Ensure the departmental protocols, procedures, and administrative functions are established and adhered to;
• Ensure achievement of programmatic and financial outcomes associated with awarded grants and contracts;

Financial stewardship

• Oversee the departmental annual and programmatic budgets
• Engage with funders and help meet fundraising goals
• Guide and lead CHH and AFC housing fiscal functions, including preparation of the annual budget, proper allocation of funds to assure the mission is achieved, proper accounting processes are followed, and reports are completed.

CHH Board of Directors

• Oversee and report on CHH organizational performance and financials to the Board of Directors

• In concert with the Chair of the CHH Board of Directors, assure the Board of Directors is able to fulfill its governance function, facilitating an effective partnership and acting as the key communication liaison between management and the Board.

• Recruit, orient and develop CHH Board members with the Board Chair
• Represent AFC Housing to the AFC Board
• Cultivate relationships with members of the AFC and CHH Board

Monitoring and Reporting

• Oversee program monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance activities;
• Ensure ongoing quality management and improvement plans are in place.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Lead and foster city-wide interagency collaboration; facilitate internal and external groups as needed;

• Ensure high standards for contract compliance, including sub-contracts, with delegate agencies;
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships to achieve the department’s goals;
• Serve as a visible spokesperson for AFC and CHH and act as a prominent leader among stakeholders and in the Chicago community.

Staff Supervision

• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise assigned management staff; support in the recruitment, selection, onboarding and on-going development of the Department’s staff;
• Create scheduling and job assignments; manage performance and complete and communicate performance evaluations; recommend salary, disciplinary, and other personnel actions in accordance with personnel policies and procedures;
• Support staff to reach targeted goals;
• Ensure all Housing Services Department staff members receive and engage in professional development opportunities;

Other

• Promote and uphold agency policies and procedures;
• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk, World of Chocolate, and others;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assignment of duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct and indirect supervision to all positions related to the Housing Program and CHH. Direct supervision involves one or more direct reports.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field (i.e., Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Social Work) or Business with a minimum of 10 years of commensurate experience OR Master’s degree or higher in Business or the Human Services field (i.e., Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Social Work) with a minimum of 7 years of commensurate experience.

PLUS a minimum of 4 years in a management and leadership role.

3 years experience working with housing programs and familiarity with budgeting, contracts, and funding requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in the Human Services field (i.e., Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Social Work) or Business with a minimum of 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in housing, health, or social services.

5 or more years staff supervisory experience.

2 or more years’ experience conducting presentations and writing reports.

5 or more years working with housing programs and familiarity with budgeting, contracts, and funding requirements.

Established networks and contacts in the field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thought Leadership
• Strategic Vision
• People Leadership
• Team Building and Supervision
• Financial oversight
• Public Speaking
• Initiative
• Customer Service Orientation
• Integrity and Ethics

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment is representative of that found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds.) Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and on the telephone.