Chief Executive Officer

The Greater Syracuse of REALTOR®/Central New York Information Service seeks a collaborative leader with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate possesses an agile mindset that develops and grows the organization. This leader knows how to gain alignment between the leadership, the members, and the staff. An experienced facilitator, the ideal candidate is adept at managing the complexities of a member-driven association and a Broker-owned for-profit Multiple Listing Service with volunteer leaders. The candidate should understand how to build a culture in an evolving organization due to growth and the ongoing transformation of our industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Association Executive oversees the day-to-day operations of this 2,000-member organization and affiliated business(es). This person collaborates with volunteer leadership to determine the organization's vision and implements plans and programs that align with the organization's strategic vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all administration and management of the association with a focus on developing visionary skills; develops staff positions based on envisioned organizational needs; can function as a spokesperson with added focus on community and real estate industry issues.

• Actively participate in the Community.

• Serves as a visionary leader of the association and delegates day-to-day operations to other staff. Develops and maintains an environment where senior staff can take initiative and make management decisions.

• Positions the association as a recognized leader in governmental advocacy in the local community and partnership with the state and/or national associations.

• Ensures strong financial position and revenue sources to operate the association at optimum and future levels with suitable funding available to act quickly on opportunities, threats, and new initiatives.

• Represents the organization at a state and national level through national and state conferences relevant to the industry.

• Develops a comprehensive budget based on strategic outcomes with volunteer approval.

• Develops policies and procedures based on association competencies and goals and ensures sufficient flexibility to allow for association creativity and responsiveness.

• Develop and recommend specific objectives and time frames for implementing the board's strategic goals for the organization.

• Ensures that governing documents and policies are flexible enough for the association to respond creatively to changing market conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

• Ten years' experience in association & MLS management or closely related field. Experience in a REALTOR® association is preferred.

• Proficiency in broker-owner for-profit Multiple Listing Service Management

• Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations.

• Skilled in organizational development, people management, budget, and resource development.

• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility and the ability to multitask.

If you enjoy living in a diverse community where people come together across bridges, regions, and backgrounds, you'll love the area where natural beauty and historic architecture meet. It's a community with strong intellectual capital, a mix of start-ups intent on changing the world, and multinational companies already making their mark. The region has an eclectic mix of contrasts; this area offers great options for anyone.

If interested, email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected]. Salary Compensate to Industry Experience.