Assistant Director of Housing Development and Operations
Company: Triple C Housing, Inc.
Location: North Brunswick, NJ
Open Position Title: Assistant Director of Housing Development and Operations
Job Description: Under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and Development, the Assistant Director of Housing Development and Operations plays a key leadership role in advancing Triple C Housing’s affordable housing initiatives through a three-fold focus:
Supporting the housing development pipeline from concept through project stabilization,
Providing strategic oversight and informed guidance related to affordable housing property management operations, and
Serving as a primary interface with Partnership Programs partners to ensure alignment between development, compliance, and long-term operational sustainability.
This role requires a professional with direct experience in affordable housing property management and development who understands regulatory compliance, lease-up, occupancy stabilization, maintenance systems, financial performance, and asset sustainability. While this position does not perform day-to-day property management functions, it provides subject matter expertise, operational oversight, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure that properties are positioned for long-term success and compliance.
Job Requirements: Housing Development Pipeline Support:
* Collaborate with the Director to advance Triple C’s real estate development activities, including site acquisition, financing coordination, rehabilitation, and new construction initiatives.
* Support feasibility analysis, development budgets, financial proformas, and project timelines to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
* Monitor project progress to ensure developments are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
* Evaluate contractor change orders and support cost-control measures to maintain financial integrity of projects.
*Coordinate with the Fiscal Department to develop and maintain 20-year capital needs projections and replacement reserve planning for each property.
*Ensure that development decisions incorporate long-term operational efficiency, sustainability, and asset management considerations.
Property Management Oversight & Operational Integration
* Provide strategic oversight and informed guidance to property management and facilities teams based on best practices in affordable housing operations.
* Support lease-up planning, occupancy stabilization strategies, and compliance readiness for newly developed or acquired properties.
* Review property performance indicators (vacancy, compliance metrics, maintenance trends, inspection outcomes) and support corrective action planning when necessary.
* Ensure regulatory compliance with HUD, HOME, NHTF, AHTF, FHLB, LIHTC (if applicable), Fair Housing, and other affordable housing program requirements.
* Participate in operational readiness reviews, compliance walkthroughs, and inspection preparation efforts.
* Support alignment between Development, Property Management, Facilities, Fiscal, and Supportive Services teams to ensure smooth transition from construction to stabilized operations.
* Provide guidance on policies, systems, and workflows that strengthen operational efficiency and long-term asset performance.
* Assist in standardizing materials, systems, and renovation specifications to promote maintenance efficiency and cost control across the portfolio.
Partnership Programs Interface & External Collaboration
* Serve as a primary liaison to affordable housing development partners and Partnership Programs stakeholders.
* Support preparation, review, and management of MOUs, partnership agreements, and compliance documentation.
* Coordinate and review compliance reports submitted by development partners in collaboration with the Partnership Programs Department.
* Support expansion of the Partnership Programs model through strategic outreach and relationship management.
* Represent Triple C at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements related to housing development and operations.
* Ensure alignment between partner-developed properties and Triple C’s operational, compliance, and service delivery standards.
How to Apply: Submit resume to Walee Jackson, wjackson@triplechousing.org
Any Other Details to Post: Salary: $100K
