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About the Role

The Vice President, Housing Access and Opportunity will strategically lead, fundraise and manage programs, teams and budget, implementing the strategic vision and goals of Enterprise as it relates to housing access and opportunity efforts. The role will lead Enterprise’s national strategy at the intersection of housing, health, and economic mobility, overseeing teams that advance high impact programs focused on homelessness, rental assistance, resident services and pathways out of poverty.

Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise’s national strategy at the intersection of housing, health, and economic mobility.
Oversee teams that advance high impact programs focused on homelessness, rental assistance, resident services and pathways out of poverty.
Convene subject matter experts and partners from diverse teams to drive integrated approaches that strengthen delivery systems, scale effective models, and align capital, policy, and practice.
Modernize rental assistance systems to expand housing choice and access.
Leverage cross sector partnerships and Enterprise’s resources to drive systems transformation and accelerate mobility from poverty.
Advance integrated housing and service platforms for people experiencing homelessness, while strengthening and preserving permanent supportive housing organizations and portfolios.
Bridge the capabilities of the Enterprise’s Solutions and Community Development divisions.
Create a direct partnership and collaborative work environment with the SVP, [Resident Services/Community Impact] within the Enterprise Community Development (ECD) division.
Partner through regular scheduled meetings and include ECD’s Resident Services and Community Impact team in program development.
Co-develop the outcomes and data to be captured and integrate results into decision making and research produced.
Drive cross functional alignment to accelerate systems change, working closely with Markets, Advisors, and Policy leaders.
Partner with Impact & Evaluation to set clear goals, metrics, and milestones; assess progress; and course correct as needed.
Foster a culture of trust and collaboration across teams and external partners.
Serve as a key external face and ambassador for Enterprise’s programs and projects.
Play a central internal leadership and coordination role, bringing together colleagues across Enterprise.
Align priorities, integrate diverse perspectives, and translate insights into cohesive strategies.
Manage a remote team of Sr. Directors and Directors to set strategies, design, and plan short-, medium- and long-term goals for implementation, scaling and evaluation of the housing access programs.
Ensure efficient implementation and accountability for housing access and upward mobility work across Enterprise.
Monitor and communicate trends and their implications for organizational strategies and priorities.
Develop and manage the team budget along with all awarded grants and contracts.
Define and manage clear roles and responsibilities within the housing access and upward mobility teams.
Support staff development through meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.
Serve as subject matter expert in division-wide forums and processes.
Represent Enterprise in external meetings with housing, service, philanthropy, investors and other partners.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years leadership experience in nonprofit, government, or philanthropy, overseeing multiple programs or contracts, ideally at an organization serving low-income communities.
Demonstrated track record of collaboration with multi-sector partners.
Comprehensive working knowledge of program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, and administrative operations.
Experience leading others to new levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies.
Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Strong community awareness and astuteness.
Action oriented with the ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven and entrepreneurial environment.
Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Flexible and adaptable, with a strong sense of urgency.
This position will be based in one of Enterprise’s local offices and be required periodically to meet with senior staff and partners across the organization.
Travel will be required, as needed for in-person meetings, convenings, conferences and other.

Skills

Housing access
Housing stability
Upward mobility
Homelessness programs
Rental assistance
Resident services
Pathways out of poverty
Systems transformation
Program management
Budget management
Fundraising
Cross-sector partnerships
Policy development
Capital alignment
Technical assistance
Impact evaluation
Data integration
Relationship building
Collaboration
Communication (written and oral)

Location

One of Enterprise’s local offices

Work Type

Remote team management
Hybrid (periodic travel required)

Experience Level

10+ years leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree in public policy, community and economic development, social work and or a related field is strongly desired

Salary/Compensations

$185,000– $230,000

Benefits

Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental, health, and vision care plans
Family-building benefits (adoption and surrogacy support)
Flexible work arrangements
Health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications

About the Company

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one.
We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves.
Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day.
You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field.
You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity.
You will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.

Equal Opportunity

Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.