POSITION SUMMARY:

1. Coordinate
2. Support
3. Create/Initiate/Manage

1. Implement strategies to create ongoing relationships with international clients.
2. Maintain relationships and partnerships with other organizations to collaborate on international programs.
3. Assist in monitoring government actions for potential education and sales opportunities.
4. Draft annual International Relations Committee plan including a timeline for committee tasks to be completed and scheduling meetings and conference calls to accomplish the work of the committee.
5. Work with the Appraisal Institute leadership to ensure successful development of international relationships, travel and presentations. Assist leadership in development of position papers, articles, etc.
6. Draft Request for Proposals (RFPs) when necessary and work closely with and guide consultants when appropriate.
7. Work with the Marketing Department, oversee the composition of International Newsletters.
8. Liaison relationship with multiple Departments and Offices in the organization:

a. Marketing & Member Resources
b. Education
c. Legal Department
d. Admissions
e. Designations
f. Associates & Affiliates
g. Strategic Planning & Research
h. Finance
i. Governance
j. and others


9. Participate in the development and maintenance of an operating plan and budget for the Team.
10. Responds to queries and complaints (written and verbal).
11. Ability to travel and make presentations.

1. Draft the annual International Relations Committee Operating Plan that includes:

   a. A timeline for committee tasks to be completed
   b. A schedule of meetings and conference calls to accomplish the work of the committee
   c. Create parallel Operating Plans for panels, project teams and work groups that report to the committee

2. Periodically review and revamp the International Relations Committee Charter.
3. Develop a relationship of trust and respect with the committee chair ensuring that the Chair understands how the Plan-Scan-Monitor-Adjust process works and understands the committee’s duties, responsibilities, charter and assignments from the Board.
4. Draft Request For Proposals (RFPs) when necessary and works closely with and guide consultants when appropriate including interviewing or serve on interview work groups when hiring a consultant.
5. Collectively share information among liaison colleagues, procure resources from other staff in other departments, conduct research/scan and present findings, and oversee the implementation (process & progress) of strategic plan and operating plan outcomes.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year degree, emphasis in Marketing/Communications or Market Development.
• Proven success in market research, new market assessment and development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Customer service attitude.
• Ability to travel both domestically and abroad.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly understand and adapt to cultural and business practices in other countries.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years marketing and sales experience.

MACHINE, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT (OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL), SOFTWARE:

• MS Office
• Internet
• Power Point

OTHER:

Valid Passport

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Support an inclusive, aware culture throughout the Appraisal Institute. Demonstrate a commitment to advocating diversity and when working with committees, member panels, project teams, staff teams and supplier vendors.

To apply for this position, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hreduc@appraisalinstitute.org or via fax at (312) 335-4118.