Are you a strategic and innovative leader passionate about expanding housing opportunities and strengthening communities? El Paso County is seeking an experienced Housing Finance Corporation Director to lead initiatives that support housing development, drive sustainable growth, and create lasting community impact.

In this influential leadership role, you will provide strategic direction and oversight for the Housing Finance Corporation's administration, operations, financial management, housing development programs, and investment activities. Working closely with the Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors, you will identify and advance housing opportunities, cultivate key partnerships, and support projects that increase access to quality, affordable, and workforce housing throughout the region.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your leadership, financial expertise, and vision to help address one of our community's most important needs while contributing to the long-term success and growth of El Paso County.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, housing finance, economic development, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of senior leadership or executive management experience.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Administration:

•Direct, plan, organize, and evaluate the overall operations and activities of the Housing Finance Corporation to achieve Board-established goals, policies, and strategic priorities.
•Provide leadership and oversight to assigned staff, including work planning, performance management, training, professional development, and personnel recommendations.
•Evaluate the effectiveness of housing programs, development initiatives, and organizational operations, recommending innovative strategies to enhance performance and results.
•Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage affordable and workforce housing development opportunities, partnerships, agreements, and related transactions.
Housing Development and Finance:
•Develop and administer the Housing Finance Corporation's operating and capital budgets.
•Oversee financial planning, reporting, audits, investments, and fiscal controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
•Prepare and present financial, operational, and performance reports that support informed decision-making by the Board.
•Identify and pursue funding opportunities, grants, financing tools, and strategic investment initiatives that advance the Corporation's mission.
Board & Governance Support
•Prepare Board meeting agendas, reports, presentations, recommendations, and supporting materials.
•Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, procurement requirements, ethics standards, and Board policies.
•Promote transparency, accountability, and effective governance practices throughout the organization.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

•Serve as a representative of the Housing Finance Corporation at public meetings, conferences, and community events.
•Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local governments, housing developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal housing agencies.
•Increase community awareness of housing programs, initiatives, and development opportunities.
•Foster partnerships that support innovative housing solutions and advance community development goals.