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Denver, Colorado, United States
Onsite
About the University
Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.
Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.
FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute Vision and Mission
The vision of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute is that MSU Denver students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners will have access to the knowledge, resources, experiences, and support they need to understand, enter, and lead within the affordable housing field.
The mission of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute is to advance affordable housing education, workforce development, community engagement, and industry-connected learning. The Institute prepares students and community members to contribute meaningfully to affordable housing, real estate, finance, policy, development, and community impact through academic programs, non-credit programming, experiential learning, partnerships, and applied industry engagement.
Position Summary
The College of Business at MSU Denver seeks a forward-thinking, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute. The Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute (AHI) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and academic integration for MSU Denver’s interdisciplinary affordable housing initiative. This is a 12-month appointment with ongoing, year-round administrative and instructional duties reporting to the Dean of the College of Business.
The Executive Director of the FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute serves as the academic, strategic, and community-facing leader for affordable housing education, workforce development, industry engagement, non-credit programming, and interdisciplinary academic integration. Housed within the College of Business but operating with an interdisciplinary and collaborative focus, the Institute supports students, faculty, community partners, housing professionals, developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and industry stakeholders by connecting affordable housing knowledge with education, career pathways, applied learning, and community impact.
The Executive Director is responsible for advancing the Institute’s role as a regional leader in affordable housing education and workforce development. The Executive Director will help position MSU Denver as a distinctive public urban university partner for affordable housing finance, policy, development, management, and community-centered housing solutions. The Executive Director will also support student success, professional mobility, and industry engagement by helping students and working professionals develop the knowledge, skills, experiences, and relationships needed to contribute to the affordable housing sector. The Executive Director will work closely with faculty, college leadership, college and school partners, University Advancement, C2 Hub, the Affordable Housing Industry Navigator, the AHI Advisory Council, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Center Executive Director - Leadership and Strategic Management of the Center (70%)
Strategic Leadership & Operations
Fundraising & Advancement
Community & Industry Partnerships
Non-Credit Program Development
Advisory Council & Stakeholder Engagement
Curriculum Innovation and Industry Alignment (30%)
Position Competencies
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to the Institute, the College of Business, and the University.
Schedule Information
Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $150,000 - $160,000. This position also includes the potential for teaching credit and non credit courses at our affiliate faculty rates.
This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.
Instructions for Application
Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR105894.
The following documents are required to be included with your application:
Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Deadline
Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST.
Open Until Filled
The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
