Associate Vice President of Consulting and Compliance

About National Fair Housing Alliance

The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all people and communities. We have a diverse, experienced, mission-driven, and impactful team that has developed equity-based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent-setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities. We have solid relationships, built on trust, with national, regional, and local organizations, and we effectively draw upon these connections to reach vital goals. We are game changers that millions of people rely upon to advance fair housing.

Where you live matters. It affects every aspect of your life and determines whether you have access to the options and opportunities we all need to thrive. Yet despite important existing federal laws, more than 4 million acts of housing discrimination occur in the U.S. each year, and housing inequality remains stubbornly entrenched. That is why—through its education and outreach, member services, public policy, advocacy, housing and community development, responsible AI, enforcement, and consulting and compliance programs—NFHA is dismantling longstanding barriers to equity, rooting out bias, and building diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities.

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Consulting and Compliance (C&C) assists with NFHA's work with housing, lending, insurance, appraisal, technology, and related industries to promote compliance with fair housing and lending laws and improve industry performance in meeting the needs of marginalized communities. The AVP also advances NFHA's strategic goal of ensuring municipalities and units of government work effectively to advance fair housing and lending opportunities for all. Additionally, the AVP implements initiatives to enhance the capabilities of fair housing organizations to advance fair housing and lending laws.

The AVP for C&C will provide administrative support, conduct project management, support strategic planning, draft consulting proposals, conduct compliance testing, track consulting performance, and provide training and technical assistance through NFHA's consulting services for housing-related industry entities, fair housing organizations, government agencies, and other entities.

The C&C division works collaboratively with all NFHA departments to promote fairness and leverage NFHA's in-house expertise, products, and services on behalf of clients. The AVP supports NFHA's efforts to increase housing and lending access, improve neighborhood quality, and improve entities' policies and practices for compliance with fair housing/fair lending laws.

Essential Job Functions

Program & Strategic Coordination

• Work collaboratively across NFHA departments to achieve C&C-related goals in alignment with NFHA's strategic plan.
• Coordinate the implementation of consulting and compliance contracts.
• Support project management, planning, expectations setting, progress monitoring, and results tracking.
• Work with the SVP and Counsel for C&C as well as other members of the legal department to establish and measure division performance metrics.

Training, Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

• Coordinate, create, and design training programs for industry, government/regulators, fair housing enforcement organizations, and others.
• Provide training and technical assistance to industry, governmental entities, fair housing organizations, and other partners.
• Maintain familiarity with emerging fair housing/fair lending developments to inform program materials and guidance.
• Assist with NFHA-related events, conferences, and other organizational activities as needed.

Compliance, Testing & Monitoring

• Conduct compliance-based testing and/or mystery shopping programs for NFHA clients.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance programs under existing and future settlement agreements.
• Lead, conduct, monitor, and document compliance monitoring and reporting activities.
• Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of business, governmental, and industry practices and develop recommendations to advance fair housing and lending.

Communications, Reporting & Representation

• Coordinate the development and implementation of NFHA's marketing strategy for C&C products and services.
• Produce quarterly reports summarizing the work of the C&C division.
• Represent NFHA professionally and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Adhere to NFHA policies and procedures and support a culture of equity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in fair housing, fair lending, housing equity, and/or civil rights enforcement or compliance with legal or investigative enforcement experience preferred.
• Experience designing and providing training on fair housing/fair lending compliance; corporate training certification preferred.
• Data analytics certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, program design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Experience coordinating fair housing/fair lending testing and/or mystery shopping programs.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects in fast-moving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse settings.
• Experience working with corporate, philanthropic, government, and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights, justice, and equity.
• Experience working with industry on compliance or regulatory oversight preferred.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and represent NFHA professionally.

• Results-driven professional, passionate about advancing civil rights and, specifically, fair housing principles.

• Knowledge of Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Community Reinvestment Act enforcement and compliance frameworks; and housing, lending, insurance, appraisal, and related markets.
• Strong judgment and discretion.
• Ability to lead collaborative work.
• High cultural competency.
• Adaptability and responsiveness.
• A strong commitment to NFHA's mission and values.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $145,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NFHA offers an excellent benefits package:

• 100% paid health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family
• 100% paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan, separate from employee contribution
• Comprehensive paid time off benefits including holidays, vacation, and sick leave

How to Apply

Interested applicants need to submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please no phone calls and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.

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