Chief Operating Officer

Job overview

The Chief Operating Officer role is onsite at Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic’s home office in Lancaster, PA. Pay is $180,000–$200,000 per year. HDC MidAtlantic works to create safe, welcoming, and affordable housing and supports housing stability and stronger communities. Reporting to the President and CEO, the COO translates the organization’s mission and strategic vision into operational execution. The role aligns departments, strengthens systems and leadership, and oversees organizational performance to support resident-centered services and sustainable growth.

What you'll do

• Partner with the CEO on enterprise decisions and represent the CEO when needed
• direct annual work planning and translate strategic priorities into measurable goals
• maintain performance dashboards and report progress to the CEO and board
• oversee operational leadership meetings and coach department heads
• lead cross-departmental initiatives
• improve workflows, service delivery, and operational standards
• manage operational risks
• advance technology and data use
• guide change management and scalable procedures
• partner with Human Resources on talent, engagement, and leadership development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief operating officer

lancaster pa

hdc midatlantic

full-time

$180k–$200k

executive leadership

strategic planning

affordable housing

operations

cross-functional leadership

organizational growth

paid parental leave

401(k) match

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• 4–6 weeks paid time off
• 11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• eligible student loan reimbursement
• employee housing opportunities
• paid and subsidized professional development
• quarterly incentive performance bonus.

Why this role

The organization reports owning or managing more than 3,300 apartments across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland and serving nearly 4,500 residents.

About the employer

Housing Development Cor is hiring for this role. Industry: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings. Sector: 53.