POSITION SUMMARY

TITLE:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Oregon Association of REALTORS®

Salem, Oregon

REPORTS TO:

The CEO will report to the Oregon Association’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CEO is responsible for the delivery of all programs, products and services and the effective overall day-to-day operation of Association.  The CEO will manage a staff of 14-16 employees with an annual operating budget of approximately $2 million and over 14,000 members in 31 local boards/associations.

In addition, the CEO will:

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Committee to implement the Association’s strategic plan,

• Maintain positive relations and effective communications with the elected leadership, committees and volunteers,

• Maintain a strong relationship with NAR, local associations and brokerage firms and build trust levels among all,

• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Oregon Real Estate Agency and other government agencies, the Legislature and other elected officials,

• Plan and organize the day-to-day operations of the Association and be responsible for all personnel,

• Understand and appreciate members’ business challenges and propose programs to serve their changing needs,

• Develop specific programs, budgets and policies for consideration and approval and ensure proper implementation,

• Create a culture of teamwork, high morale, accountability, creativity and initiative among the staff,

• Work with volunteers and staff to develop the annual budget for approval and implement measurement guidelines to track performance. Assure that all assets – financial and intellectual - are safeguarded,

• Hire, develop, organize, train, hold accountable and, if required, terminate staff to provide the best services and programs for members,

• Support the Board of Directors and Executive Committee by providing advisory assistance as well as organizational and technical support,

• Plan, organize and attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and be responsible for the delivery of reports to both,

• Be willing and able to travel extensively on behalf of the Association,

THE CANDIDATE

CAPABILITIES:

• Strong member service skills

• Sound marketing knowledge; entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset

• Effective project manager, organizer

• Leadership presence, established leadership skills

• Able, proven communicator

• Consensus builder, proven people skills

• Technologically comfortable

• Absolute personal integrity

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATION:

• Strong business and financial skills; able to make prudent, action-driven

decisions. Can effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Adept at dealing with a variety of agendas/issues,

• Empowers staff to build a culture of being at the forefront of member programs and services,

• Entrepreneurial and innovative; can recognized trends and organize responses,

• An executive of stature, respected in their profession, able to well represent the Association to various constituencies,

• A strong and effective communicator. Articulate, outstanding speaking and writing skills,

• Has an understanding of the real estate industry,

• Able to gracefully navigate the dynamics of working in a volunteer association

and is proactive in providing direction to leadership,

• Effective project manager, able to establish priorities and simultaneously move multiple issues and programs forward,

• Provide strong operating leadership and a workplace environment that motivates staff to be responsive and to provide outstanding programs, products and services that meet the needs of the membership,

• Able to represent Association membership and their interests,

• Proven track record of building an organization’s reputation, staff and revenues,

• A team builder and facilitator, consensus manager, encourages collaboration and professional/personal growth among staff, members, and allied groups, a solid diplomat and negotiator.

COMPENSATION:

A competitive compensation with executive benefits package will be offered for qualified candidates.

This position summary describes the general nature and level of work to be performed

by the President /CEO. This is not intended to be a formal job description or an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required