Community Development Administrator

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Full Time

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 oversightconducting 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.
  • Bachelors degree in Public Administration or a closely related field (Masters degree preferred; may substitute for one year of required experience).
  • 38 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 .
Job ID: 489134511
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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