Director, Research

Job 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