Commonpoint · 10 hours ago
Vice President of Housing
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expCommonpoint Queens is expanding into affordable and supportive housing and is seeking a Vice President of Housing to lead these efforts. The VP will oversee strategy, project execution, partnerships, and integration of housing with wraparound services, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a long-term housing development strategy, including project pipeline, geographic targeting, and growth goals
Ensure all development and operational decisions are grounded in data-informed analysis, including financial modeling, community needs assessments, and performance tracking
Establish KPIs for housing development, operations, resident outcomes, and service integration
Prepare regular reports for senior leadership and the Board
Oversee project financial feasibility, including budgeting, capital stack development, LIHTC modeling, operating pro formas, and risk analysis
Manage relationships with lenders, investors, tax credit syndicators, and public agencies (HPD, HCR, DHS, DOHMH, OTDA, etc.)
Establish systems and processes to ensure strong long-term financial performance of Commonpoint’s housing portfolio, including refinancing, asset management strategies, and capital planning
Collaborate with Finance on revenue forecasting, grants, and capital funding requirements
Build and oversee a high-performing housing and real estate team, including development, asset management, and property operations functions as they grow
Partner with HR to recruit, mentor, and retain staff with expertise in affordable housing, supportive housing, and community development
Foster a culture of accountability, mission alignment, professional growth, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
Represent Commonpoint with public agencies, elected officials, neighborhood stakeholders, community boards, and private development partners
Cultivate strategic partnerships with architects, engineers, consultants, co-developers, and service partners
Lead public approval processes, community engagement, and messaging around housing initiatives
Position Commonpoint as a trusted, community-rooted housing developer aligned with best practices from peer organizations
Work closely with program divisions—supportive services, workforce, older adult programs, youth services—to ensure deep integration of services into housing operations
Align housing strategies with Commonpoint’s broader organizational goals, DEI commitments, and programmatic strengths
Ensure effective communication across departments during project development, construction, lease-up, and ongoing operations
Develop and oversee an asset management strategy, including compliance, regulatory reporting, preventative maintenance, and financial performance
Ensure high-quality property management—whether internal or contracted—aligned with best practices in stable tenancy, trauma-informed approaches, and resident engagement
Anticipate, assess, and mitigate project-level and portfolio-level risks throughout development and operations
Ensure full compliance with funder, lender, and regulatory requirements across the housing portfolio
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in urban planning, public administration, real estate, finance, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, community development, real estate finance, supportive housing, or property operations
Track record of leading LIHTC and/or supportive housing projects from concept through closing and construction
Strong financial analysis skills and proficiency with development models, pro formas, and capital planning
Broad relationships and stellar reputation within the affordable housing industry
Demonstrated experience building teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder projects
Strong proficiency in Google Suite and data management systems
Preferred
Previous experience in a Commonpoint role is a plus
Experience with mission-driven nonprofit housing development
Familiarity with NYC and NYS affordable and supportive housing programs, including capital funding sources and regulatory requirements
Experience integrating supportive services with housing operations
Bilingual skills are welcomed
Benefits
Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
Employee discounts on programs and services.
Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
Long-service severance upon retirement.
Company
Commonpoint
Commonpoint is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life, through services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.25MKey Investors
CD&R Foundation
2023-06-06Grant· $4.25M
Leadership Team
Danielle Ellman
Chief Executive Officer
Danielle Hersch, LMSW, SIFI
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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