How to hire a housing director

How to hire a housing director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step housing director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a housing director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new housing director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The housing director hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A housing director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, housing directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents housing director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Housing Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Housing Director	Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.	$16-50
   Corps Member	Corps members are selected college students from top universities in the United States. They are enlisted by TFA (Teach for America), a nonprofit organization... Show more	$7-26
   Program Officer	A program officer is an essential part of a foundation or charitable organization. It is up to program officers to supervise program progress and proposals, seek grants, manage projects, and oversee budgets... Show more	$25-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • Property Management
   • Affordable Housing
   • Residence Life
   • Community Resources
   • Direct Supervision
   • Alumni
   • Community Development
   • Mental Health
   • Financial Reports
   • Crisis Intervention
   • HUD
   • Facilities Management
   • Food Service

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   Responsibilities:

   • Educate provider offices on Medicare and Medicaid incentives relative to achieving meaningful use.
   • Work directly with students, parents, student groups, organizations, departments, alumni, vendors, and others.
   • Provide oversight of specify program components.
   • Prepare budgets and perform fiscal oversight.
   • Review payment request vouchers for work in rehabilitation programs.
   • Qualify individuals for housing through certification process establish through HUD.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your housing director job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A housing director salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a housing director in Oklahoma may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level housing director usually earns less than a senior-level housing director. Additionally, a housing director with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average housing director salary

   $60,957yearly

   $29.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level housing director salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average housing director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$105,233	$51
   2	New Jersey	$101,956	$49
   3	Virginia	$96,697	$46
   4	Michigan	$92,036	$44
   5	Massachusetts	$89,944	$43
   6	California	$87,942	$42
   7	Pennsylvania	$80,849	$39
   8	Maryland	$76,137	$37
   9	Ohio	$73,434	$35
   10	Illinois	$73,210	$35
   11	Florida	$71,723	$34
   12	Texas	$68,611	$33
   13	Tennessee	$66,032	$32
   14	Minnesota	$65,965	$32
   15	North Carolina	$63,529	$31
   16	Washington	$63,369	$30
   17	Oregon	$59,116	$28
   18	Nevada	$58,625	$28
   19	Colorado	$56,717	$27
   20	Iowa	$56,466	$27

   Average housing director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	New York University	$163,787	$78.74	1
   2	HealthRIGHT 360	$162,090	$77.93	6
   3	Appalachian Regional Healthcare	$156,941	$75.45
   4	LinkedIn	$119,659	$57.53
   5	The Main Place Inc	$119,459	$57.43
   6	Icma-rc	$113,724	$54.67	1
   7	Fontbonne University	$105,525	$50.73
   8	AtlantiCare	$100,043	$48.10	2
   9	Community Human Services	$97,091	$46.68	1
   10	Boston College	$93,063	$44.74	1
   11	United Way of Central Carolinas	$88,364	$42.48
   12	Atos	$86,752	$41.71
   13	Portland State University	$85,550	$41.13
   14	Carnival Cruise Line	$85,163	$40.94
   15	Cohen & Company	$84,045	$40.41
   16	California Polytechnic State University	$81,422	$39.15
   17	MIQ Logistics	$79,320	$38.13
   18	Alpha Omicron Pi	$69,958	$33.63
   19	University of Florida	$67,837	$32.61
   20	United Way of Greater Cleveland	$66,179	$31.82

4. Writing a housing director job description

   A housing director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a housing director job description:

   Housing director job description example

   Huntington Bank is committed to providing capital to assist in the development of affordable housing and the development of neighborhoods and communities where it conducts business. The Community Development Lending and Investment Relationship Manager III's business primary objective is to help the Bank fulfill that mission. This position plays a vital role in providing leadership, oversight, and analysis for HNB's Community Development Lending business. This is a business development, analytical, and risk management position. The CDLI Alternative Community Capital Relationship Manager is responsible for understanding the community needs and centers of influence in the HNB footprint, evaluating both new lending and new investment opportunities, monitoring assigned loan and investment portfolios of existing clients, staying engaged with local Bank business partners and maintaining the primary point of contact for HNB clients.
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   Develops and maintains profitable client (primarily non-profit Community Development oriented organizations) relationships within the Bank's footprint by coordinating sales and service efforts with Market Presidents, CDRM's, as well as partner segments (i.e. HNB Foundation, retail branches, business banking, mortgage, treasury management, etc.) Foster public/private collaborations with the purpose of strengthening neighborhoods and communities Analyze, review, prepare, and structure new non-tax credit loan and investment opportunities with Community Development oriented organizations, such as CDFI's, CDC's SBIC's or CHDO's.With proficiency in credit fundamentals, determines the appropriate risks in prospective and existing customers and transactions so that all relationships are entirely in strategic alignment with Bank risk profiles while delivering maximum CRA benefit to the Bank.Willing and interested in evaluating current ALT structure and organization to identify improvements to restructure and increase efficiency and organization Maintains knowledge of all Bank products and continually develops product expertise Assist with the preparation of complex written credit approval packages for review and approval by Senior Credit Executives of the BankDirect and oversee the work of Portfolio Managers assigned to such transactions Analyze and review loan and investment opportunities utilizing sound commercial underwriting fundamentals as well as Community Development Credit policies.Work closely with Community Development Investment team working on non-tax credit investment opportunities Represent the Bank at internal and external meetings, have a presence at industry conferences and demonstrate leadership in the field of Community DevelopmentAdheres to bank policies and procedures and complies with legal and regulatory requirements.Performs other duties as assigned.
   Basic Qualifications:
   Bachelor's Degree required (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration major's preferred)7+ years of community development lending experience
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   Encourage Huntington's values of Can-Do Attitude, Forward Thinking and Service HeartPossesses industry knowledge around the affordable housing industry and community development principles Understands programs and agencies that are vital to the community development industry Ability to model investments and loans in financial proforma Willing and able to roll up sleeves and deliver process work Knowledge of debt products and identification of risk components of loans Knowledge of Huntington technology systems Ability to work under tight deadlines and under pressure Identifies problems and recommends appropriate solutions High level of emotional intelligence in a division undergoing growth Natural intellectual curiosity to assist in growing products and services Strong Analytical skills Commercial credit training preferred Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Willingness to travel Strong analytical skills
   
   Workplace Type:
   Remote
   
   Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
   
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   Agency Statement: Huntington does not accept solicitation from Third Party Recruiters for any position

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right housing director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your housing director job on Zippia to find and recruit housing director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting housing directors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new housing director

   Once you've decided on a perfect housing director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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