HCi Advisory Group (formerly Human Capital Initiatives) · 19 hours ago
Cambridge Housing Authority - Chief Executive Officer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$280K/yr - $325K/yr
10+ years expHCi Advisory Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer for the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), a recognized leader in affordable housing. The CEO will provide overall leadership, strategy, and operational oversight, while fostering relationships with key stakeholders to address housing insecurity and improve resident well-being.
AdviceConsultingHuman ResourcesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Oversees all internal operations to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service delivery
Directs financial reporting and audits, maintains effective feedback systems, and ensures departmental performance aligns with board policy, funding requirements, and legal standards
Leads agency initiatives that promote stability and opportunity for CHA residents
Builds and supports a skilled, mission-driven workforce
Sets performance benchmarks, manages the annual budget process, and provides clear financial and operational reports to the Board of Commissioners
Resolves program issues, manages sensitive internal matters, and advises the Board on key actions and emerging needs
Serves as the primary external representative of the agency, championing its mission to expand and preserve affordable housing through innovative financing, sustainable development, and equitable community investment
Builds strong relationships with government officials, community leaders, partner organizations, funders, and the public, ensuring broad support for CHA’s initiatives
Stays ahead of national housing trends and HUD policies, bringing forward best practices and new opportunities to strengthen programs and development efforts
Leads initiatives to expand transitional and permanent supportive housing, address homelessness, and increase housing options for low- and moderate-income residents
Guides long-term financing strategies; such as tax credit structures, bond financing, and other tools, to support housing development and renovation
Identifies new funding sources, partnerships, and creative subsidy uses to grow CHA’s impact
Advocates at the federal, state, and local levels to shape policies that advance housing choice, operational flexibility, and economic mobility for CHA residents and program participants
Qualification
Required
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an executive leadership position at an affordable housing entity or public housing authority
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Effective communication skills
Financial and operational expertise
Outstanding interpersonal skills
An unyielding commitment to uplifting and supporting residents and applicants
Preferred
Post-secondary education in an appropriate field, such as Public Administration
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurances
Short and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Participation in the City of Cambridge Retirement System
457b plan
Paid time-off
Paid holidays
Company
HCi Advisory Group (formerly Human Capital Initiatives)
HCi Advisory Group (formerly Human Capital Initiatives) helps organizations unlock potential and deliver results.
Founded in 2003Washington, District of Columbia, USA
2-10 employees
Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Jason Geno
Founder & Managing Principal
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