Job Description
Job Title President & Chief Executive Officer
Organization Opportunity Home San Antonio
Job Location:
San Antonio, TX
Salary Range The starting salary is open and dependent upon qualifications; OHSA offers an attractive benefits package.
Full Job Description The City of San Antonio (approx. pop. 1.5 million) is the second-largest city in the state of Texas, spanning more than 460 square miles. Opportunity Home San Antonio (formerly San Antonio Housing Authority) has provided housing opportunities to residents for over 80 years and is among the largest housing authorities in the nation.
Governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, OHSA is a nationally recognized leader in developing innovative and accessible low-income housing, touching the lives of over 62,500 people. OHSA owns and manages approximately 6,000 public housing units at 74 properties, 4,300 mixed-income units at 31 properties, and 7,800 units at 36 properties through non-profit entities and partnerships. The agency administers about 13,000 rental assistance vouchers for the Federal Housing Choice (Section 8). OHSA has nearly 700 FTEs, an annual operating budget of $250 million, a current value of more than $500 million in assets, and is a designated “Moving-to-Work” agency.
The President & Chief Executive Officer is appointed by and reports to the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and reviewing all the administrative activities and operations of OHSA; coordinating program services and activities among agency departments and with outside agencies; ensuring the financial integrity of the organization; representing the agency’s interest to the general public, other agencies, levels of government, and other outside interests; and providing highly responsible and complex policy advice and administrative support to the OHSA Board of Commissioners. The position provides leadership in the development and implementation of the agency’s housing and community development goals, policies, and strategic initiatives, as well as oversight of all OHSA staff.
A bachelor’s degree in Management, Business or Public Administration, Urban Studies, or a related field is required, plus at least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the industry, with three (3) years at an executive level of administrative or operational oversight with a public housing agency; a Master’s degree is preferred. Affordable housing finance and development experience, knowledge of public sector regulations and practices, and experience in the real estate and construction industry is a plus.
To Apply If interested in this outstanding opportunity, visit to view a detailed brochure and to apply online. The position is open until filled; the first review of resumes will be February 20, 2025. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Ms. S. Renée Narloch at info@SRNsearch.com or 850.391.0000. OHSA is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer. Pursuant to Texas Open Records law, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.
Date Posted Thursday, January 30, 2025
Application Deadline Thursday, February 20, 2025
Posting Expiration Date Monday, March 31, 2025
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