Starting Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year depending on experience.

This position is perfect for the candidate with hard skills and a warm heart. If you believe in making a difference in the community by increasing affordable housing options in the City of Aurora, this is the job for you. Challenge your finance, real estate and design skills in a dynamic environment with a supportive team. Aurora is a diverse and growing city with a wide-ranging economic opportunities offering you a unique role in shaping the urban landscape.

  We are looking for positive, dedicated employees who are committed to our mission and to making life better for our residents.  Our core values are 

• Respect others
• Act with integrity at all times
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
• Communicate clearly

The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) is to develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence. AHA accomplishes this mission by providing affordable or subsidized housing at 10 different properties, administering approximately 1200 vouchers (HCV, FUP and VASH) and offering 2 homeless programs with case management.    

Why work for AHA?

• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time-off policy
• We value diversity
• Employee Wellness program
• Incentives for volunteerism  in the community
• Continuing education and training
• Employee appreciation activities
• Ability to make a difference in the lives of people

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Senior Housing Developer supports the Director of Housing Development by performing project management tasks associated with the acquisition, financing, entitlement, rehabilitation and construction of multifamily projects serving residents of Aurora.

1.    Assume project management responsibilities associated with multi-family housing acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction.

2.    Manage timelines and communications between architects, general contractors, and other members of the project development team.

3.    Provide support to the Director of Housing Development for land and property acquisitions, financing, funding applications, and other development-related activities.

4.    Oversee the design, entitlement and permitting process.

5.    Under direction of Director of Housing Development prepare financing applications and/or supporting documentation to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Federal/HUD programs, State of Colorado Division of Housing, and City of Aurora Gap Funds.

6.    Understand and conform to regulatory procedures associated with multiple funding streams.

7.    Coordinate regularly with the Director of Property Management, the Director of Facilities Management and the Director of Housing and Family Services to ensure building design and staffing assumptions meet functional, social, and operational objectives.

8.    Communicate regularly with the Chief Financial Officer to confirm financial impacts, and ensure information flow is timely and strategic.

9.    Manage and coordinate third party vendors, from request for proposal (RFP) to final work product. This may include attorneys, market analysts, environmental review, owner’s representatives, financial consultants, surveyors, architects, and/or engineering firms. Ensure conformance with established budgets and contract terms.

10.  Prioritize project activities based on deadlines, resources, and critical path to completion.
 

11.  Manage detailed due diligence review for potential property acquisitions.
 

12.  Communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) with stakeholders ranging from the Board of Commissioners, elected officials, staff and community members.
 

13.  Work with Property Management and Facilities Management staff to ensure successful project handoff and transition to operations.
 

14.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated knowledge of
 

• Affordable housing development and finance, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Tax-Exempt Bond financing, and federal, state, and local funding programs, and
• Financial underwriting for housing development
• Contract Administration

4-year degree in relevant field (Finance, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate) or commensurate work experience in housing development.

Project management skills

Writing, public speaking and presentation skills

Expert computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Expert research skills

Minimum of three years on-the-job training to perform the job effectively

Conditions of employment:

Valid Colorado Driver License and Insurance

Works in a normal office environment.  Does not require physical activity other than that typically utilized in such a setting, working with standard office equipment (such as phone, fax, and personal computer). Occasional remote work possible.