Housing Program Coordinator

Housing Program Coordinator

Recruitment #26-1145-001

Date Opened 11/2/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 12/13/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary $84,968.00 - $114,379.20 per year Department Planning, Neighborhoods and Development Job Type Noncompetitive

Responsibilities

• The Housing Program Coordinator provides executive-level leadership and strategic coordination for the implementation of the City of Dayton's Housing Policy and related housing initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating efforts across City departments, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to advance housing priorities, neighborhood revitalization, and redevelopment initiatives. The incumbent identifies policy and operational barriers, develops strategies to improve program effectiveness, and advises executive leadership on housing policy implementation, strategic priorities, and organizational challenges.
• Additional responsibilities include coordinating the Housing Policy Steering Committee and related implementation teams; developing and monitoring short- and long-term implementation plans, performance measures, and reporting systems; and overseeing strategic housing initiatives involving neighborhood stabilization, housing production, redevelopment, and community investment. The incumbent also represents the City at meetings and community engagement events, facilitates partnerships with public and private organizations, and prepares reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for City leadership, boards, commissions, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Community Development, Housing, Real Estate Development, Economic Development, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field AND 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in housing systems, strategic planning, redevelopment, community development, neighborhood revitalization, policy implementation, or complex multi-stakeholder program coordination.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Community Development, Housing, Real Estate Development, Economic Development, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field AND 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in housing systems, strategic planning, redevelopment, community development, neighborhood revitalization, policy implementation, or complex multi-stakeholder program coordination.
• Experience must demonstrate executive-level judgment, strategic implementation leadership, organizational coordination, and the ability to manage complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, funding systems, departments, and partner organizations. Demonstrated senior-level experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives involving multiple departments, funding sources, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Significant executive, senior leadership, or large-scale implementation experience may substitute for portions of the preferred housing-specific experience.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

The Following Professional Certifications, Credentials, Or Experience Are Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent advanced project/program management credential.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Housing Development Finance, redevelopment, or related professional certification.
• HUD Certified Housing Counselor, National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP) certification, Fair Housing certification, or related housing and community development credentials.
• Training or experience in organizational change management, implementation management, or process improvement methodologies.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants