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Director, Research

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Herndon
 VA
Postal Code
20170
Country
United States

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Description


 

NAIOP Position Description

Director, Research (Full Time)

 

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association based in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Research. The Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of NAIOP Research Foundation research projects, writing and editing articles for NAIOP communications platforms, and providing leadership and management of volunteer committees.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

Research

  • Manage NAIOP Research Foundation reports and forecasts including collaboration with external researchers, the proposal process, project management, editing/proofing, committee review, development and production
  • Assists with distribution of research reports
  • Collaborates with the NAIOP research committee to identify and research topics
  • Works with researcher and institution to finalize research contracts and payment process
  • Oversees research project budgets and monitors expenditures
  • Works with researchers to create project timelines and deliverables
  • Reviews all research reports for content, grammar and punctuation
  • Maintains accurate documentation for all departmental expenses related to research studies
  • Responsible for staying informed about industry news through ongoing review of relevant websites, data sources and thought leaders, sharing this information with others as needed 

 

Writing and Editing

  • Researches and writes three weekly 50- to 100-word news summaries for the NAIOP Source e-newsletter
  • Writes one blog piece per month
  • Edits research reports and provides formatting guidance to graphic designer

 

Volunteer Outreach, Management and Collaboration

  • Arranges National Research Directors annual event including agenda and schedule, identifies speakers and communicates throughout the year with this group as a resource
  • Oversees the Research Foundation Distinguished Fellow Credentialing Committee including preparing committee timeline for selection, setting meeting agendas and managing the process through completion
  • Manages Distinguished Fellows program including arranging meetings and communicating with them as a resource to support the Foundation’s work

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • An advanced degree in a commercial real estate-related field
  • 5+ years working experience in a commercial real estate-related field or for a national association
  • Previous experience with managing research
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Favors a collaborative approach to problem solving
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and has the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Can work effectively with various levels of management, staff, researchers and association volunteers

 

Please submit resume, cover letter and a 500-word writing sample 


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