Executive director housing

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RE: SOLICITATION FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Employer - Village of Hempstead Housing Authority

THE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY (hereinafter also known as

the "VHHA") is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. The

Executive Director is responsible for the administration and leadership in carrying out the

VHHA mission of providing decent, safe and affordable housing in the Hempstead Community.

Currently, the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority manages 281 subsidized units.

In addition, VHHA administers and manages approximately 475 Tenant-based Housing Choice

Vouchers.

The position of Executive Director offers the opportunity to a qualified individual to

direct and manage a substantial housing Agency. The Director must be able to maintain good

tenant and community relations, be responsible for the selection, training, supervision and

management of personnel including discipline and termination.

The Director must report directly to the Board of Commissioners. The selected applicant for this

position is required to have practical and working knowledge of federal housing regulations and

higher-level experience in the areas of administration and management of a Public Housing

Authority or related housing organizations. Public Housing Management and LIHTC

certification from a HUD approved organization is preferred or must be obtained within one (1)

year.

Minimum requirements include a Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration

and four (4) years of full-time paid managerial experience in housing or property management,

community development, public administration or a closely related field, or a Bachelor's Degree

in Public or Business Administration and six (6) years of experience as described above, or an

Associate's Degree in Public or Business Administration and eight (8) years of experience as

described above, or a High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience as described

above.

SALARY WILL BE OFFERED COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume, including three (3)

professional references with contact information marked "Confidential" and postmarked on or

before 12:00 PM on November 14, 2025 or emailed by 5:00pm as follows:

Andrena Wyatt, Chairman

Board of Commissioners

Village of Hempstead Housing Authority

260 Clinton Street - Main Office

Hempstead, New York 11550

or

Email: [email protected]

Attn: Commissioner Erica Seymour

The Village of Hempstead Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person