Job Opportunity

Director of Business Development & Section 3 Programs

Grade: 69
Position Number: 112267
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience

To help identify, assist, and partner public housing residents with Section 3 jobs and business development opportunities that will lead to lifelong economic empowerment.

Summary of Accountabilities

  1. Develops, implements, and revises (as needed) Section 3 operating procedures.
  2. Initiates and maintains outreach to the business community; develops outreach and engagement strategy as necessary (in collaboration with other CHA departments).
  3. Assists in the negotiation of Section 3 job and training opportunities with potential and current CHA Contractors.
  4. Assures that CHA residents are effectively placed in Section 3 jobs and training opportunities in accordance with CHA policy.
  5. Develops and maintains a reliable listing of small business development agencies that assist current resident owned business and Section 3 business concerns in conjunction with other CHA departments.
  6. Develops and prepares reports required for all Resident Services Section 3 and business development activities as requested.
  7. Identifies, prioritizes, and plans coordination of resources to assure the highest levels of services are being offered.
  8. Oversees staff working on Section 3 and business development activities.
  9. Manages external partnerships and/or Contractors related to Business Entrepreneurship and Section 3 Programs.
  10. Writes proposals, and may contribute to the development of marketing materials; may participate in local events to assist in promoting utilization of Business Development and Section 3 Programs, working closely with various CHA staff, governmental and private entities on various levels.
  11. Responds to inquiries, provides information, monitors, tracks and follows-up on activities related to the Business Development and Section 3 Programs in conjunction with other CHA departments.
  12. As requested, communicates CHA’s Business Development and Section 3 procedures to internal CHA departments, external partners and stakeholders.
  13. Recommends and implements changes related to CHA policy and procedures on Section 3 in conjunction with other CHA departments.
  14. Participates in planning, coordination, analysis of projects assigned.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Specifications

This position requires familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development applicable guidelines and CHA policy for MBE/WBE certified businesses and Section 3 Business Concerns. A background in workforce development, social services or administration is preferred.  Planning and problem solving, analytical and organization skills are also required for this position.

The position requires a Bachelors degree, and a minimum five years of experience across multiple administrative functions. Must have demonstrated experience in a management capacity. This position requires effective verbal/interpersonal skills with diverse populations and excellent written communication skills, organization and planning ability, problem solving and customer service skills. The ability to independently assess and evaluate processes, monitors and audit procedures, and develops and implements improvement recommendations.  Applicants must be highly proficient in computer skills and software including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
 
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