EVP of Association Management | Atlanta REALTORS® Association

February 13, 2025


Organization Asset Management & Association Services for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association
Title/Position VP of Association Services, AMAS (EVP of Association Management, Atlanta REALTORS®)
Supervisor CEO
Pay Range Compensation to be discussed with recruiter Location 5784 Lake Forrest Drive, Atlanta GA Type Full-time | W2 | In-office

JOB SUMMARY

The VP of Association Services (EVP of Association Management) plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of the organization’s major events, committees, and board activities. This role is also pivotal in driving the association’s mission to support and advance the real estate profession while fostering member engagement, advocacy, and professional development.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  1. Events and programs executed on time and within budget
  2. YoY increase in attendance at key association events
  3. Committee initiatives completed successfully
  4. YoY increase in non-dues revenue from events, sponsorships, and educational programs

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide association and staff oversight, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.
  2. Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of all association events, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with member expectations and association goals.
  3. Take ownership of and attend all committee and board meetings, ensuring proper scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow-up.
  4. Provide guidance and oversight for the association’s volunteer-driven committees.
  5. Act as a central coordinator among committees, volunteers, and staff to ensure seamless collaboration and timely execution of association priorities.
  6. Oversee the development and implementation of educational offerings.
  7. Maintain and monitor the association’s project management systems, ensuring tasks, events, and initiatives are up-to-date and progress is tracked effectively.
  8. Build strong relationships with members, volunteers, and staff and support their success through effective communication, tailored guidance, and leadership.
  9. Collaborate with the Board and staff to ensure financial oversight of events, programs, and operations, maintaining alignment with the association’s strategic and fiscal goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • 5-7 years’ Association Management experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Executive level leadership experience and political acumen required
  • Comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry or equivalent proven real estate experience
  • Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving
  • Proven experience in meeting management and member relations
  • Proven experience in managing budgets, revenue streams, and financial planning
  • Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development
  • Proven ability to lead and manage staff
  • Strong technology background and overall technological adeptness
  • The ability to multitask and pivot quickly with the rapidly changing industry

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is an authentic, dynamic, and assertive servant-leader with a supportive and humble demeanor. They are driven by passion, high emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships. With polished professionalism and credibility among peers, this individual is seen as a trusted leader and effective communicator, adept at both verbal and written skills with a distinctive presence. They bring deep knowledge of the real estate industry, including exposure to local, state, and national REALTOR® associations.

This person combines a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, ensuring decisions are made effectively and efficiently. This individual is a skilled relationship-builder and meeting manager who can engage members and foster collaborative environments. Energetic, enthusiastic, and confident, they are ready to lead, organize, and inspire, handling complex responsibilities with transparency and integrity.
The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, an unwavering commitment to follow-through, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with composure and professionalism. Someone with the energy and resilience to be “on-call” as needed who is adept at juggling multiple priorities and maintaining effective communication with diverse personalities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Has someone been in this role in the past?
    Yes, and they will be leaving by April this year.
  2. What are the benefits?
    • Medical & Dental insurance
    • PTO (after 90-day probationary period)
    • Maternity & bereavement leave
    • 11 paid holidays
  3. How large is the organization?
    The organization has 14,000+ members, with ~30 employees.
  4. How many direct reports?
    The person in this role would have 6 direct reports, including the Director of Association Management, 3 Association Managers and 2 Association Coordinators.
  5. What are the office hours?
    This role requires being in the office for meetings, which occur frequently, making in-person presence essential on those days. When no meetings are occurring, there is the opportunity to work remotely.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Asset Management & Association Services (AMAS) is an association management company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1993 by the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® to provide administrative and operational support for both organizations, AMAS has grown to over 30 employees and services over 20,000 members through 11 REALTOR® associations and the state chapter of SIOR.

Founded in 1910, the Atlanta REALTORS® Association has been an instrumental factor in the growth of organized real estate in the state of Georgia for over a century. With almost 14,000 members, the Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA) is the largest real estate association in the state of Georgia.

ARA is a professional trade association that exists to enhance the business opportunities of its members through access to pertinent real estate information, education, recognition, ethics, legislative advocacy, and networking. The REALTOR® membership represents a diverse group of professionals specializing in the residential real estate industry. Our Affiliate members include mortgage bankers, title companies, law firms, engineering companies, environmental consultants, and more.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY RESOURCES

  • https://www.atlantarealtors.com/contact/about-ara
  • https://www.atlantarealtors.com/our-team/officers
  • https://www.atlantarealtors.com/our-team/staff

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