OpportunityThe American Real Estate Society (ARES) is seeking an Executive Director with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. ARES is at an inflection point in its organizational development and is actively evaluating alternative operating models for this role, including both a traditional volunteer service model and a more professionalized structure. The applicant pool and proposals received will inform the final structure of the position.The Executive Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Society, with responsibility for all non-academic aspects of its operation, including day-to-day management, financial oversight, conference coordination, member services, fundraising, legal matters, and marketing. The role also carries a strategic dimension: ARES ex