Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator

📍 Miami, Florida

🏢 Full-Time | On-Site

About McDowell Housing Partners

McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) is a leading affordable and workforce housing development company and an affiliate of McDowell Properties, a nationally recognized multifamily investment and operating platform.

Together, our companies have developed, constructed, or acquired more than 45,000 apartment homes nationwide.

MHP was recognized as one of the Top 20 Affordable Housing Developers in the United States by Affordable Housing Finance in 2025.

We are entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and mission-driven, committed to creating high-quality housing while building a culture rooted in integrity, accountability, innovation, and execution.

About the Opportunity

This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role.

This position offers a unique opportunity to learn the affordable housing development business from the inside, working directly alongside the President of one of the nation's leading affordable housing developers.

You'll gain firsthand exposure to

• Affordable housing development
• Real estate finance
• LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) programs
• Public-private partnerships
• Executive leadership
• Strategic decision-making
• Operations management
• Political and municipal engagement

You'll provide executive, operational, research, and administrative support while participating in initiatives that shape the growth of our development platform.

For the right individual, this role provides an accelerated learning environment that is difficult to replicate through a traditional entry-level development position.

Why This Role is Different

You'll have the opportunity to

• Learn directly from senior leadership at one of the nation's Top 20 affordable housing development firms
• Gain exposure to affordable housing development, real estate finance, and LIHTC programs
• Participate in meetings with lenders, investors, attorneys, consultants, public officials, and development partners
• Learn how development opportunities are sourced, evaluated, financed, approved, and brought to life

Executive & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars and scheduling priorities
• Coordinate business and personal travel, appointments, reservations, and logistics
• Assist with personal scheduling, gifting, household coordination, and executive support needs
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, presentations, reports, and communications
• Prepare meeting agendas, executive briefing materials, and follow-up summaries
• Serve as a professional point of contact for high-level stakeholders on behalf of the President

Operations & Executive Initiative Support

• Coordinate with Development Managers, department leaders, and internal teams to support executive initiatives
• Review and summarize information from project trackers, reports, and organizational systems
• Organize meetings, capture action items, and monitor follow-up
• Support special projects, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives
• Assist with technology implementation, automation, and AI initiatives

Development & Business Opportunity Analysis

• Assist in evaluating new development opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Review Offering Memorandums, RFPs, RFQs, funding opportunities, and industry announcements
• Prepare executive summaries highlighting opportunities, risks, deadlines, and recommendations
• Develop an understanding of how development projects are analyzed, financed, and executed

Research & Industry Intelligence

• Build knowledge of affordable housing development, LIHTC programs, public financing tools, and real estate fundamentals
• Research housing policy, legislation, financing programs, municipalities, competitors, and market trends
• Prepare research reports and executive briefing materials to support strategic decision-making

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is

• Highly ambitious and intellectually curious
• Interested in building a long-term career in real estate development, operations, or executive leadership
• Exceptionally organized with outstanding follow-through
• An excellent writer and communicator
• Analytical with strong financial and problem-solving abilities
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership
• Professional and confident interacting with executives, investors, lenders, attorneys, consultants, and public officials

Qualifications

✔ Bachelor's degree required

Preferred graduate degrees include

• MBA
• Master of Real Estate Development (MRED)
• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Finance
• Economics
• Urban Planning
• Public Policy
• Or a related field

We're looking for candidates with

• A strong academic record
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Interest or experience in real estate, finance, operations, business, or public policy
• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion