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Goodwin Recruiting

Community Development Administrator

Goodwin Recruiting, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45202

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As the Community Development Administrator, you'll lead housing and community programs, manage HUD grants, and build partnerships to drive affordable housing and economic growth. This role offers a chance to shape policies and make a lasting impact.

Community Development Administrator Benefits: Generous starting pay Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays and 3 weeks of vacation the first year Retirement system with 14% employer contribution Comprehensive health benefit package Great culture and dynamic team environment

Community Development Administrator

Duties & Minimum Qualifications: Direct and lead the Community Development Division , setting vision, strategy, and priorities while driving performance and accountability across all team activities. Shape and implement policies and programs

for major HUD entitlement grants, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP, and other federally funded initiatives. Drive housing and economic development initiatives

by designing innovative strategies that attract private investment and build strong public-private partnerships. Oversee and guide community development efforts

across local governments, nonprofit partners, developers, and contractors to ensure consistency, compliance, and measurable results. Manage sub-recipients and contractors

through comprehensive oversight-conducting risk assessments, delivering procurement and compliance training, ensuring prevailing wage adherence, leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) outreach, maintaining Section 3 compliance, and conducting thorough monitoring of funded activities. Bachelor's degree

in Public Administration or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred; may substitute for one year of required experience). 3-8 years of progressive leadership experience

managing HUD-funded contract and grant administration, program management, and full federal program oversight. Demonstrated ability

to lead teams, manage complex multi-stakeholder programs, and maintain strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Strong knowledge of

government regulatory frameworks, local government operations, housing and economic development policies, and urban/community planning practices .