Housing Business Administration Director Wake County Government

•3.8 Raleigh, NC Job Details $101,817

•$183,264 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description What You'll Be Doing Lead the business strategy behind housing solutions that make an impact across Wake County. Wake County is seeking a Housing Business Administration Director to provide executive-level leadership and oversight of business and administrative functions within the Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization (HACR) Department . This highly visible leadership role is responsible for strengthening the fiscal, administrative and operational infrastructure that supports affordable housing, homelessness services and community development initiatives across Wake County . The Director provides strategic leadership for fiscal management, budget development, operational evaluation, business planning, RFP development and evaluation, contract management, position management and business process improvement across multiple high-impact divisions, including Homeless and Prevention Services, Permanent Housing & Supportive Services, Equitable Housing & Community Development and Veteran Services. With responsibility for a complex and diversified annual budget exceeding $45 million , the Director oversees operating funds, capital projects, and federal grant funds while ensuring solid fiscal accountability and compliance. Beyond fiscal management, this position integrates business process management and strategic operational planning to strengthen departmental performance, improve service delivery and support informed decision-making. The Housing Business Administration Director also provides high-level leadership to a multidisciplinary team, directly supervising positions that include the Department Business Manager, Contracts and Inspections Manager and Housing Grants Administrator. The Director fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while promoting consistent fiscal practices and effective business operations across the Department. If you are an experienced leader who can connect strategy, fiscal stewardship, people, and operations to strengthen public service delivery, we invite you to bring your expertise to Wake County.

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Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record upon hire. About Our Team Wake County's Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization Department's goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County's economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents, and furthering Wake County's commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department's programs include Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter, and Permanent Supportive Housing. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree Six years of experience in public administration, business administration, accounting or budgeting including at least two years of supervisory experience Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting/Budgeting Seven years of experience in public administration & supervision, finance, budgeting Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record upon hire How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to communicate complex information effectively, verbally and in writing, in a manner suited to the needs of the audience Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational, prioritization and decision-making skills Solid knowledge of public-sector fiscal management, including operating and capital budgets, accounting principles and applicable County, State and Federal policies and requirements Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and multidisciplinary teams Ability to evaluate business processes and performance measures, identify opportunities for improvement and implement actions to improve systems, processes and service delivery Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization with tact and diplomacy Commitment to accountability, results, quality service delivery and continuous improvement

About This Position Location:

WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type:

Regular Work Schedule:

Mon

•Fri 8:30am

•5:15pm

Hiring Range:

101,817

•152,179

Market Range:

101,817.00

•183,264.00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:

7:00 pm on 9/29/2026