Director of Education
Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS®
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Real Estate / Property Management
Posted on October 26, 2021
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
POSITION CONCEPT: The Director of Education is responsible for creating and delivering cost effective and competitive programs, training opportunities, business services and tools for REALTOR® members to become and remain successful in today’s real estate market, consistent with the CAAR mission & vision.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop a business plan for the Education Department resulting in a contributing profit center.
- Oversee administration of educational functions including:
- Implement annual General Membership Meeting calendar
- Education topics
- Preparation for and execution of the event – remotely or in person
- Venue selection and contracting (as needed)
- Manage and oversee the Central Virginia School of Real Estate
- Course development in conjunction with content leaders
- Course submission to the Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
- Fielding email and phone inquiries
- Attendee registration assistance
- Payment reconciliation
- Record maintenance – DPOR files & member attendance records
- Create the CAAR education calendar
- Confirm and maintain communication with instructors; set pay rates and employment agreements; process instructor payroll
- Venue set-up & tear-down
- Prepare handouts
- Manage facility and supplies the day of the event
- Market and promote courses in cooperation with the Communications staff
- Serve as liaison for the Professional Development Committee and related project teams (Trade Show, GMM, etc).
- Serve as liaison to the Young Professionals Network (YPN) and related project teams
- Monitor current needs and seek information from key Brokers/members to continuously improve existing programs.
- Attend local or state association meetings to stay current in REALTOR® issues and meeting management trends.
- Other duties as assigned
- Implement annual General Membership Meeting calendar
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of two (2) years recent work experience in association management, program/event management, or equivalent discipline
- Real estate industry experience is not required.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken word.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Must be self-directed, able to identify projects, develop strategies to conduct projects, and see projects to completion.
- Ability to interact effectively with executives at all levels and represent the organization with a high degree of integrity.
- Highly motivated, with ability and initiative to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks with good judgment.
- Capable of budgeting, planning, and producing within a budget.
- Well organized and able to interpret relevant insights from various resources and produce error-free reports and correspondence.
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:
Interested in applying? Send a cover letter and resume to: resumes@caar.com.