AIA Utah Seeks New Executive

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This is a significant managerial and\nleadership position requiring an individual with extensive and successful\nexperience working in volunteer organizations composed of members with various\npersonality types and diverse life experiences. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Reporting to the Executive Committee and Board of\nDirectors of AIA Utah, the Executive Director is responsible for managing daily\noperations and overseeing strategic initiatives for this professional society\nof architects. The individual serving in this position is a resource for\nvolunteer leaders, members and the organization\u2019s staff to achieve its strategic\ngoals. utilize best practices, generate new ideas, and effectively implement\nprograms. The Executive Director will occasionally be called upon to support\nmembers in advocating to the broader public for members, the American Institute\nof Architects, the profession of architecture and resilient, sustainable\ncommunities. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"About the Organization"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The\nAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA), with over 95,000 members in 200+ components\naround the globe, works to advance our nation\u2019s quality of life and protect the\npublic\u2019s health, safety and welfare, as it has done for 160+ years. Through\ncore values that center on being impactful, transformative, visionary,\ninclusive, and innovative, the AIA drives positive change through the power of\ndesign and focused advocacy. The AIA is a three-tiered organization operating\nat the national, state, and local levels. The national organization is\nheadquartered in Washington, DC. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1921, AIA Utah is an\nindependently chartered and incorporated statewide component of the AIA serving\n650+ members. There are three local sections within AIA Utah: Central,\nNorthern, and Southern. The Component represents architects, emerging\narchitects and allied design professionals working in private practice,\nbusiness, industry, government, and academia. The component offers continuing\neducation courses, awards and honors programs, specialized, issue-specific\nKnowledge Communities, government and public advocacy for architects and the\nenvironment, communicates to members and the public, and help for consumers\nlooking for the services of an architect. Members volunteer on committees and\ntask forces to develop programs, events and services to advance the strategic\ngoals of the organization. AIA Utah is governed by a 12 member Board of\nDirectors made up of 5 Officers and 7 Directors. The staff team of 2 to 4\npeople operates from ground floor offices in the historic Ford Building at 280\nSouth 400 West in Salt Lake City. Additional information is available on this site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"POSITION OVERVIEW"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Executive Director (EXEC) of AIA Utah shall be the chief\nexecutive and administrative officer of the Component. Working with the AIA\nUtah Board of Directors, the EXEC strives to execute the Component\u2019s strategic\ninitiatives of Advocacy, Communication, and Education The position is\nresponsible for the management and administration of the affairs of AIA Utah as\nwell as such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee. The\nposition has full responsibility and authority for the Component\u2019s day-to-day\noperations, staff management, finances and related matters to provide oversight\nof the Component\u2019s programs and events. Often serving as the profession\u2019s first\ncontact with the public, the EXEC should represent the organization with\nprofessionalism and enthusiasm. The EXEC should be a consensus builder, with a\npassion for design, who may advocate for the profession across the state. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Roles and responsibilities include:"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Leadership : "],[0,[],0,"This position requires significant\nleadership skills in planning strategically and collaboratively. Knowledge of, or\na special interest in, architecture and\/or the built environment is advantageous.\nExperience in nonprofit membership organizations is critical. The EXEC must be\nan excellent public speaker, listener, and writer able to communicate the value\nof the architect to a broad and diverse community. "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Provide\nleadership to the organization through the current governance structure\nincluding the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, serving as a working\npartner with the President of AIA Utah."]],[[0,[],0,"Interact\nwith committee members (volunteers) to encourage positive working relationships\nwith the membership and\/or stakeholders and identify future leaders of the\norganization."]],[[0,[],0,"Effectively\npresent information and respond to questions from volunteer leaders, members, general\npublic, public officials, media, and others."]],[[0,[],0,"Serve\nas the primary resource to the Board of Directors and staff team members for\nbest practices, new ideas, and strong execution of shared goals."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC participates in the Component\u2019s\nstrategic, annual and financial planning efforts. The EXEC is an ex-officio\nmember of the Planning and Finance Committee(s) and the Long-Range Planning\nCommittee(s). The EXEC is responsible for \ninforming the AIA Utah Board of Directors, Planning and Finance\nCommittee(s) and the Long-Range Planning Committee(s) on issues of immediate\nand future concern to its members and assist in the planning of programs and\nactivities in response."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC of AIA Utah also serves as the Executive Director of the Utah Center for\nArchitecture (UCFA), currently co-located in the AIA Utah offices. This is not\na paid position with limited responsibilities to provide a point of contact and\nmaintain the UCFA\u2019s State business license. The EXEC of AIA Utah will perform\nbusiness functions for the UCFA at the direction and agreement of both the\nexecutive committees of AIA Utah and UCFA and the EXEC."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Management:"],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"This position requires business acumen, strong management skills, and\nattention to customer service. The Executive Director manages the operations of\nAIA Utah providing leadership for the organization and staff, influencing\npolicies, planning programs, supporting initiatives, directing communications,\nand enhancing outreach \u2013 to satisfy the expectations of members and maintain the viability of the\norganization. The EXEC shall assure the business operations, programs and\nevents of the Component are conducted in compliance with the Component\u2019s\nBy-Laws, AIA National Component Guidelines and the legal requirements for a\n501(c)6 organization,"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Plans,\norganizes, directs, coordinates and mentors \nthe staff to conduct the meetings, programs, events and activities of\nAIA Utah to assure that the goals and\nobjectives as defined in the Component\u2019s Strategic Plan are being achieved and\nmember needs are being met accordance with the organization\u2019s policies and\napplicable laws."]],[[0,[],0,"Effectively\nmanage the organization from fiscal, administrative, and infrastructure\nperspectives."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC is responsible for developing and maintaining the contractual\nrelationships between the Component and\nall its consultants, including monitoring and reporting on their performance\nand financial considerations. "]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC has full employment authority concerning the AIA Utah staff and\nconsultants, including retention, supervision, performance reviews, and\ndischarge. Salaries and compensation are included in this authority, pursuant\nto the Strategic Plan and Budget approved by the Board of Directors."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC is responsible for ensuring that Component assets are safeguarded, and\nthat financial reports, statements, taxes and related legal filings are\nprepared for the Board(s) of Directors and the Executive Committee(s).\nWorking with the Treasurer, contract\nBookkeeper and contract Accountant the EXEC monitors revenue, expenditures and\ninvesting funds to meet the Component\u2019s financial obligations."]],[[0,[],0,"Build\nupon current revenue sources and identify new value-added services\/products and\nsources of revenue. Ensure a robust sponsorship program to support of the\nmission of AIA Utah."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC prepares State of Utah reporting for the AIA Utah Political Action\nCommittee (PAC) funds and monitors donations and expenditures from the\nrestricted account."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC monitors the health of the Golf Tournament funds monitors donations and\nexpenditures from a restricted account."]]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[2],1,"Advocacy and Outreach:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC works in concert with the Contract lobbyists for the Component and the\nComponent\u2019s Government Affairs Committee to advocate for issues of interest to\nthe AIA Utah membership before the Executive and \/ or Legislative Branches of\nthe Utah State Government. The EXEC shall support written and \/ or verbal\ntestimony or other communications \nprovided by AIA Utah members before or to state legislative bodies,\nregulatory agencies, city and county governments, and Utah\u2019s members of\nCongress. When deemed necessary and appropriate, the EXEC may testify in person\nbefore state legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, city and county\ngovernments, and Utah\u2019s members of Congress. "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0," Working\nin concert with the Component\u2019s Government Affairs Committee, the EXEC shall develop\nannually a legislative agenda for the organization that is consistent with the\nAIA\u2019s public policies, engaging Component Leaders and members in grassroots\nlegislative efforts and building coalitions with allied professional\nassociations and interest groups to achieve public policy goals."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC collaborates with public agencies and allied organizations to establish\nforums to discuss issues of mutual interest and to advance the\npolicies\/positions of AIA Utah."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC establishes and maintains relationships organizations whose interests may\nalign on issues of importance to AIA Utah\u2019s \nStrategic Goals and Objectives. \nSuch organizations may include: contractors, engineers, building\nofficials, and other public and private groups concerned with the design and\nconstruction industries and the environment."]]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[2],1,"Communication and Alliances"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC directs and manages a diverse communications strategy for both members and\nexternal stakeholders to include newsletters, website, social media, and other\nplatforms."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC, acting in concert with the President \u0026 President Elect of AIA Utah,\nmay respond to written or verbal requests for information regarding policies,\nprograms, and activities of AIA. The EXEC, acting in concert with the President\n\u0026 President Elect of AIA Utah, may act as the spokesperson for AIA Utah and\nfor the profession in Utah; and may be asked to give presentations to external\norganizations on Component programs,\nadvocacy positions and activities."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC establishes and maintains working relationships with news and other media\norganizations across the State to promote the Component\u2019s programs, positions\nand activities. The EXEC, acting in concert with the President \u0026 President\nElect of AIA Utah, may act as the spokesperson for AIA Utah and for the\nprofession in Utah in dealing with news and other media organizations. More\nbroadly, liaise with AIA Western Mountain Region and AIA National to advance\nthe mission and vision of the AIA overall."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC is a voting member of the AIA\u2019s Council of Architectural Component\nExecutives (CACE) which is comprised of the Executive Directors \/ chief staff\nexecutives of all AIA Components. As a member of CACE, the EXEC represents AIA\nUtah and its interests. From time to time the EXEC may participate on AIA National Component and \/ or CACE\ncommittees and \/or task forces as may be\nrequested or appropriate."]]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[2],1,"Education and Membership"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC develops innovative programming to drive value for members."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC leads the organization and planning of the State Conference, Awards, Gala,\nand Associates Conference."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC actively targets and pursues growth in the membership through the addition\nof new members and relationships with annual partners, potential sponsors, and\nallied organizations."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nEXEC fosters the next generation of architects, specifically in leadership\ndevelopment, value identification, and personal growth."]]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"h2",[[0,[1],1,"POSITION REQUIREMENTS "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Education\nand Experience: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Relevant\nBachelor\u2019s Degree, or extensive experience equivalent to a degree program, with\nposition history demonstrating increasing responsibility."]],[[0,[],0,"Minimum\nof five years of prior upper management-level experience working in association\nmanagement, not-for-profit, government affairs, public administration, or\ncommunications."]],[[0,[],0,"Business\nadministration, organizational management, or architecture\/design-related focus\ndesired."]],[[0,[],0,"Exposure\nto professional societies preferred."]],[[0,[],0,"Understanding\nof membership organizations and the unique attributes of a volunteer\norganization with a Board of Directors that changes annually."]],[[0,[],0,"Familiarity\nwith the architecture profession, the design\/construction industry, and\/or the\nAIA preferred, with empathy for the architectural profession, its values, and\nthe role of architects in society\/environment."]],[[0,[],0,"History\nof proactively recognizing and acting upon opportunities that benefit the\norganization\u2019s members."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:"],[0,[],1," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Willingness\nand ability to commit to a long-term association with AIA Utah, with\ncompensation tied to demonstrable results."]],[[0,[],0,"Diversity\nof knowledge and skills to effectively manage the organization, including\npersonnel management, fiscal management, membership management and growth."]],[[0,[],0,"Knowledge\nof advocacy, event management, communications strategies, and building of\npartnerships and coalitions."]],[[0,[],0,"Ability\nto set priorities, delegate responsibilities, mentor, motivate, and develop\nothers."]],[[0,[],0,"Strong\nability to multi-task and manage competing priorities."]],[[0,[],0,"Robust\ncreative and entrepreneurial spirit that enables the organization to grow and\nexpand its influence within its mission and vision."]],[[0,[],0,"Significant\nexperience in public speaking."]],[[0,[],0,"Ability\nto handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to\ndetail."]],[[0,[],0,"Knowledge\nand experience in the state of Utah preferred."]],[[0,[],0,"Currently\nliving in, or willingness to relocate to, Salt Lake City or surrounding area."]],[[0,[],0,"Resourceful\nnature, innovative spirit, and creative approach are valued."]],[[0,[],0,"Demonstrated\nleader with positive attitude, organizational dedication, and energetic\nenthusiasm."]],[[0,[],0,"Commitment\nto justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the membership, volunteer, and\nstaff environments."]]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Supervisory Responsibility:"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This\nposition is at the highest staff level within the organization; as such, the\nExecutive Director operates as the chief executive for AIA Utah. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"The EXEC Works closely with: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"President,\nofficers, and Board of Directors"]],[[0,[],0,"Members\nof committees and task forces and other volunteer leaders"]],[[0,[],0,"Members\nof AIA Utah across the state"]],[[0,[],0,"Leaders\nand staff team members of the AIA (national) and the local AIA components and\nsection in Utah \uf0b7 All members of the staff team"]],[[0,[],0,"Other\nstrategic partners and related professional organizations"]],[[0,[],0,"On-site\nand remote guests, visitors, vendors, and suppliers"]]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Competencies Required:"],[0,[],1," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Proficiency\nin word processing, data \/ spreadsheet processing, collaboration software,\ncommunications software and related programs."]],[[0,[],0,"Database\nworking experience\/exposure helpful, though managed by others. \uf0b7 "]],[[0,[],0,"Good\ninterpersonal skills, diplomacy, ethical conduct, and thoroughness."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Position Type\/Expected Work Hours :"],[0,[],1," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"This\nis a full-time exempt position (average: 2080 hours per year) with requirement\nfor flexible hours."]],[[0,[],0,"Generally,\nhowever, work hours and days are Monday through Friday."]],[[0,[],0,"Periodic\nevening or weekend work may be required to participate in events, committee\nmeetings, board retreats, and other AIA-related functions."]],[[0,[],0,"The\nposition requires regular travel across the state to support the Central,\nNorthern, and Southern sections of AIA Utah as well as occasional programmatic,\nadvocacy or outreach activities."]],[[0,[],0,"Travel\nout of Utah may sometimes be necessary to attend the meetings, events, and\nconferences of AIA Utah, AIA Western Mountain Region (WMR), AIA National, the\nCouncil of Architectural Component Executives (CACE), or the American Society\nof Association Executives (ASAE). \uf0b7 Travel expenditures are covered or\nreimbursed through the AIA Utah policy."]]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"Compensation:"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Base salary shall be commensurate with\neducation\/experience and knowledge\/skills\/abilities with additional benefits\npackage provided. An annual review process, tied to compensation, will be\nperformed and led by AIA Utah\u2019s President, President \u2013 Elect and immediate\nFormer President."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,2],1,"ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA Utah provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)\nto all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color,\nreligion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,\ndisability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a\ncovered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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