Vice President, Advisory Services

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President will direct the Institute’s Advisory Services programs, including managing Advisory Services and other contributing staff; recruitment of panelists; staffing panel assignments; writing and editing reports; assisting in marketing panels; overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Advisory Services program, including budgets, panel staffing, report production, and sponsor relations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Advisory Services program including, but not limited to, monitoring the budget, recruitment for panels, logistics, sponsor relationships, staffing for panels, contracts, and invoicing.
• Works with the Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President in program development and strategic positioning of the program within and outside of ULI.
• Works directly with the district councils that are undertaking Technical Assistance Program panels (TAPs) to ensure they are within the member-directed guidelines.
• Builds relationships with potential panel sponsors to scope the panel assignment and develop background materials.
• Develops new Advisory Products, including marketing strategies and associate logistical support for new products.
• Coordinates Advisory Services internship program with selected schools and universities.
• Staffs Advisory Services assignments on site. 
• Works with the panel chair to carry out the assignment to produce the panel report.
• Substantively edits reports and other Advisory Services products and assists in the production of the reports.
• Writes articles for ULI publications and participates in other research, education, and publications projects on an occasional basis.
• Undertakes management responsibility for various “non panel” initiatives in Advisory Services such as Metrics Initiative, Foundation-based panels, and coordination of program integration.
• Manages Advisory Services budget and labor projections for the department in conjunction with Senior Vice President.

• Responsible for directing junior Advisory Services staff and other content team participants in technical and content aspects of panel work.
• Responsible for directing logistics staff regarding preparatory and on-site work for panels.
• Takes a leadership management role with regard to non panel initiatives as directed.
• Works on a continuous basis with representatives of public, nonprofit, and private organizations that are interested in sponsoring Advisory Services assignments. 
• Works closely with ULI leadership who chairs panels and with members invited to serve on panel assignments.

• Collaborates with ULI member leadership and coordinate their participation in programs.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience working in the field of urban planning, economic development, real estate development, or allied fields.
• Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, and producing reports. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write, speak, and present to large and small groups.
• Knowledge of standard MS Suite programs Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe suite.

• Knowledge and experience with MS Project and/or similar project management programs.

• Working knowledge of specialized computer programs such as ARC GIS, CADD, and Sketch UP.
• Working knowledge of services, systems, and databases such as CoStar, Claritas, and ESRI Business Analyst.
• Urban design, architecture, and drawing skills a plus.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or real estate development preferred.