ROSS Rapid Response Project Manager
Summary
Leads Huntsville Housing Authority's two-year, HUD-funded ROSS Rapid Response initiative at the L.R. Patton and Butler Terrace communities: running the work plan, supervising program staff, coordinating resident services and community partners, and handling grant documentation, HUD reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Works Monday through Thursday.
ROSS Rapid Response Project Manager
Position Purpose
The Project Manager provides overall leadership and management of HHA's ROSS Rapid Response initiative, ensuring effective implementation of the HUD-funded program across L.R. Patton and Butler Terrace.
Under the supervision of the Director of Personnel and Resident Services, the ROSS Rapid Response Project Manager provides overall leadership and management of HHA's ROSS Rapid Response initiative, ensuring effective implementation of the two-year HUD-funded program across L.R. Patton and Butler Terrace. The Project Manager will work collaboratively with HHA leadership, Resident Services staff, property management, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to assess resident needs, coordinate supportive services, oversee approved program activities, and ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
Illustrative Responsibilities
• Lead implementation of the two-year ROSS Rapid Response work plan and coordinate major project milestones.
• Supervise and coordinate the Program Coordinator and ROSS Fellows / Community Ambassadors.
• Manage organizational partnerships and represent the initiative with HHA leadership, community institutions, service providers, and public agencies.
• Oversee resident engagement, referral, service-delivery, and follow-up systems.
• Coordinate grant documentation, HUD reporting, performance measurement, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Coordinate budget, procurement, and fiscal administration with appropriate HHA departments.
• Convene and lead the monthly ROSS Community Response Collaborative and quarterly implementation reviews.
• Develop and maintain community and organizational relationships that expand resources available to residents.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with local law-enforcement partners in support of community relations, prevention-oriented engagement, collaborative programming, and other grant-aligned objectives.
• Identify implementation risks, service gaps, and partnership opportunities and recommend corrective or strategic action.
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which is the sole determination of the Housing Authority, constitutes the required knowledge and abilities. Four years’ experience in case management or related experience is preferred. At least two years’ proven experience in grant writing and management, planning, developing, and administering social service programs.
7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (Fridays off)