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ABOUT THE ROLE

To realize our vision of expanding into affordable and supportive housing, Commonpoint is hiring a Vice President of Housing, situated within the Operations Department.

The VP of Housing will lead Commonpoint’s efforts to become a high-impact developer, owner, and operator of affordable and supportive housing, building on the agency’s extensive programmatic strengths—particularly in youth services and workforce development—to shape a high-quality, mission-aligned housing portfolio.

This role will oversee strategy, pipeline development, project execution, partnerships, and integration of housing with Commonpoint’s wraparound services. The VP reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Across the agency, Vice Presidents are responsible for supporting effective operations, ensuring compliance, and translating organizational goals into daily practice through collaboration, organization, and accountability.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Impact & Data Strategy
● 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.

Financial Stewardship
● 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.

People & Talent Development
● 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.

Partnerships & External Relations
● 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.

Cross-Department Collaboration & Communication
● 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.

Operations, Safety & Risk Management
● 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● 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 QUALIFICATIONS:
● 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.

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR VP ROLE:
● Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable plans.
● Exceptional communicator able to collaborate across programs and represent the organization externally.
● Skilled negotiator and relationship builder.
● Strong project management discipline with attention to detail and deadlines.
● Commitment to equity, community voice, and resident-centered operations.
● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:
Consider the following:

• Environment, such as an office or outdoors.

• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.

• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.

• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds, and in certain roles, to lift individuals up to 300 pounds

JOB DETAILS:

• Location: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY, 11362

• Working Schedule: 5 days/week - 9:00AM - 5:00PM

• Non-Union Position

• In-Person

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer