VP Programs & Operations/ Chief of Staff
14 days ago
New York
Job Description Possible Hybrid Workplace Opportunity New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered. NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. The Office of Multifamily Finance & Development actively engages with a range of partners including for- profit, and not for profit borrowers, municipalities, lenders, investors, and other funding entities to leverage tax credits, tax exempt bonds, and a multitude of State funded programs. Finance & Development has primary responsibility for implementing many of the initiatives under the Governor’s Housing Plan, an unprecedented $25 billion investment over five years. The Vice President of Programs and Operations/Chief of Staff serves as an advisor to the Senior Vice President on matters related to the Office of Multifamily Finance and Development and provides general oversight of policy matters and for the Office. Duties and Responsibilities: • Work on special projects, including unique real estate transactions; informing and implementing new initiatives and programs; and, special State projects such as development of affordable housing on state-owned sites, • In coordination with program VPs oversee pipeline management, focusing on unit count, tax credit, and subsidy and volume cap usage, • Work with the SVP and VPs to set and track housing production goals towards Agency targets, • Support SVP in the fulfillment of larger Department and Agency goals, • Update multifamily programs and policies to ensure consistency between multifamily programs and operations, • Ensure policy effectiveness through data management and tracking including on construction costs, volume cap, tax credit, and subsidy usage, • Serve as the main point of contact for external requests and inquiries, • Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure alignment on workflow and program and policy implementation, • Perform team management functions including HR actions, working with HR on new hire approvals and assisting with creation of internal budget for Office of Multifamily Finance and Development teams LIHTC and the State Low Income Housing Tax Credit o Management Systems and Research – data analysis team responsible for overseeing data management and integrity for the 9% LIHTC team Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred., • Strong knowledge and/or experience in real estate and/or affordable housing finance., • Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office Outlook, • Good oral and written communication skills and project management skills, • Must be a collaborative team player., • Demonstrated capacity for collaboration, performing multiple tasks, analyzing complex processes, and using independent judgment., • Strong self-initiative for accomplishing production goals and securing necessary approvals., • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Ability to foster collaboration between different stakeholders. What we offer at NYSHCR: • Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System., • Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals, • Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays, • Opportunity for compressed scheduling, • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, • Paid Family Leave, • Opportunity for compressed/flextime scheduling, • Cash in for Wellness! This program provides you with the option of buying or renewing a health club membership of your choice or enrolling in a weight loss and or smoking cessation program, using your sick leave accruals., • Tuition reimbursement program – for job related and non-job related courses, • Vacation Leave Buy-Back program – Subject to approval, every year eligible employees may exchange previously earned and accrued vacation time in return for cash compensation (at employee’s daily rate of pay at time of exchange), • Access to Plum Benefits – savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway shows and more! Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders. Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction. finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.