Community Development Administrator

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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 oversight—conducting 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a closely related field (Master’s degree preferred; may substitute for one year of required experience).
• 3–8 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.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163621

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Ben Irwin

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