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#141-6 Woman's Apparel Buyer
Utah
Seeking Buyer with online experience. Experience with product selection, growth of revenue & margin and execution of company merchandising strategy. Select merchandise and negotiate prices. Reviews incoming product offers to ensure quality & selection, set initial site price, communicate with suppliers & ensure product placement on the website. Identify & develop new suppliers & monitors competition. Help assure well rounded assortment, identifying needs for purchasing opportunities & market trends.
Required: 5+ years of merchandising experience; Brand and industry trends knowledge; Strong vendor relationships, utilize industry connections for unique product assortments; Organizational skills; Written/verbal communication skills; Negotiation skills; Detail oriented; Strong computer skills, esp. Excel; College degree required.
#123- 7 Corporate Keynote Speaker (permanent/fulltime position) with strong business acumen, with extensive keynoting, speaking, and training facilitation experience. Must be articulate and be able to deliver organizational leadership content in a professional yet interesting and fun manner in front of clients and prospective clients. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and selling skills, and possess the ability to effectively work with a variety of audiences. Must have the ability to facilitate large group discussions as well as individual instruction. The trainer must also have experience working with instructional designers and have a proven ability to write both technically and creatively.
This person will travel frequently (up to 60%) and must possess a ‘road warrior’ mentality while working almost exclusively alone while on the road. This person will also work in other capacities on projects in the home office, when not traveling. General business experience a must. Education and/or experience in organizational behavior and leadership strongly preferred. Experience leading or managing teams a plus. Sales experience a plus.
The ideal candidate will have excellent content development skills. Must have excellent phone skills and experience working with high-level client contacts. Must be able to lead, work and communicate seamlessly with other members of project teams within the department and the greater organization. Must work creatively in a fast-paced, client oriented, entrepreneurial team environment. Professional speaking and training affiliations or certifications a plus and 5-10 years speaking and training experience in leadership development and soft-skills.
# 104- 3 Director of Shared Services-Contracting and Resource
Harrisburg, PA
• Responsible for management activities including, but not limited to, training, time tracking, performance management, hiring and termination's, etc. • Respond to the highest level internal / external escalated contracting inquiries that require management attention. • Builds and maintains internal relationships and provide cross training to Sales and other departments as needed. • Work with internal and external customers and contracting staff to identify and drive process improvements. • Motivates team and holds them accountable to pre-established goals. • Review customer satisfaction surveys, identifies trends, and makes recommendations for improvement. • Facilitates monthly departmental meetings. • Work directly with upline Shared Services management. Daily interaction with offshore associates
Summary Manages, through multiple supervisors, the teams responsible for the Contracting process. Establishes individual and team priorities and monitors the execution of workflow. Work with internal departments i.e., sales, finance, etc., to ensure all client needs are met. Responsible for hiring, termination's, and performance management, training and other management responsibilities as required. Will handle the highest priority escalated issues that require management attention.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills •Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers •Effective time management skills •Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously •Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment •Ability to work in a self-directed fashion •Experience with PC’s in a Windows environment • B.S. degree required, MBA preferred
Contracting is the first of clients touch point with an agent and it is a critical service interaction. The Contracting area is responsible for responding to customer inquiries, both internal and external, regarding the contracting and appointment process. The department works to secure and validate agent licenses, contracts and appointments through client and the carriers. In addition, this area also establishes and maintains agent's hierarchy for purposes of reporting and commission pay out.
#101 - Associate Provost, Assessment - UT
Position Requirements:
Earned Doctorate required
5 years project management or significant supervisory experience required
Evidence of problem solving and problem resolution required
Ability to apply critical thinking skills required
Ability to manage/supervise multiple projects through cross-department teaming required
Excellent ability to communicate through writing, conceptualization, and speaking (including national and regional high-stakes presentations) required
Evidence of two or more of the following characteristics:
Deep understanding of, or experience with performance evaluation, rubric development or competency-based education
Understanding of, or experience with overseeing student teaching processes
Curriculum/software development experience
Understanding of, or experience with psychometric requirements and processes
Ability to manage projects using outside consultants in a time effective manner
Experience overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities of a call center
This position is located in the Utah and requires daily on-site interactions with other departments of the University
Associate Provost, Assessment – Job Duties
Accountability
Reports to the Provost and aligns Department goals to the goals and objectives established by the Provost
Accountable to the Provost and the President for the validity and reliability of client assessments (Performance and Objective assessments)
Accountable to the Provost and the President for the completion of high quality assessments in support of new programs on time and within budget
Accountable to the Provost and the President for the productivity and efficiency of the organizational teams as they address University goals (i.e., 98% of all student submissions of performance assessments will be returned to students with comment in three days)
Accountable to the Provost and the President for maintaining high levels of customer service among university employees and students
Accountable for maintaining the cost effectiveness and scalability of assessment processes to meet client business goals
Management and Supervisory Duties
Over sees the day-to-day operations of the four organizational teams that make up the Assessment Department (Assessment Development, Assessment Delivery, Performance Assessment, and Demonstration Teaching Placement Services)
Directly manages the supervisors of the four organizational teams
Mentors supervisors of the four organizational teams and supports the development of leadership skills in department middle managers
Responsible for the setting and evaluation of department goals and the alignment of individual performance objectives for the 400 plus employees of the Assessment Department
Works with the CFO to develop and maintain the Assessment Department budget
Works with the CFO and the Vice President of HR to implement annual merit salary increases and where applicable, promotions
Works with the Vice President of HR on Department employee Performance Reviews
Responsible for Department Performance Improvement Plans to assure compliance with HR policy
Responsible for the development of departmental organizational plans to address growth and scalability issues
Develops hiring proposals and accompanying budgetary requirements in support of growth targets
Assessment Oversight
Oversees the maintenance of existing assessments to extend their usable life within the client model
Oversees the alignment of Domains to Competencies to Assessments in the client Competency-based model
Oversees the development of valid and reliable objective and performance assessments according to the process established in support of the client competency-based model
Oversees the candidate application process for student placement in pre-clinical and clinical experiences in their home communities
Oversees the successful placement of teacher candidates in practicum sites around the country
Oversees the scheduling of students for objective assessments in proctored sites around the country and in their homes using online proctoring
Oversees the quality and performance of distributed remote evaluators as they score and provide comments back to students on performance assessments in a timely, cost-effective manner
Utilizes pass rate and completion data to make decisions about which assessments need updating and revision/maintenance
Oversees the work with Product Managers to analyze test item statistics and make decisions about cut scores and item usefulness on objective assessments
Oversees the application of psychometric principles in support of validity and reliability of client assessments
Collaboration and Teaming Responsibilities
Interacts directly with the three Associate Provosts to assist the Provost in tracking projects and activities in support of the Academic responsibilities of client
Responsible for interactions with and oversight of the Assessment Council
Develops assessment strategies in support of University strategic initiatives
Works with the Program Development Department to assure the alignment of Competencies to Learning Resources and Assessments
Works with legal counsel to assure appropriate and cost-effective vendor contracts and School District MOUs
University-level Contributions
Aware of national trends in assessment and their possible application to the client model
Works with the Provost and the President to develop strategies related to assessment
Contributes to the development of University strategies
Interacts directly with accrediting bodies to explain and illustrate the client assessment model
Develops conceptual models in support of the client model and the assessment process
Presents at state and national levels in support of university objectives
Writes on topics of University interest for publication
Other duties as assigned
#100- 3 Provost and Chief Academic Officer - UT
The Provost and Chief Academic Officer, under the direction of the President, will have a “hands-on” operating role as the Chief Operating Officer (i.e., COO vs. CEO) for the Academic side of the business. The key role for the Provost will be to execute the University’s academic strategy. This Academic scope represents approximately 75% of the entire business.
While the Provost will manage approximately 500 geographically distributed faculty and 140 headquarters support staff, the key measure of performance will be to ensure an unrelenting focus on the students as customers and clients success in helping students achieve their educational and career goals.
Major areas of responsibility include:
•Improving student success as measured by A. Retention, B. Graduation Rate, C. Student Progress, and D. Student Satisfaction.
•Operational Excellence as measured by executing on schedules and budgets.
•Development and Improvement of Degree Programs to be nationally recognized and valued by students, employers and accreditors as measured by A. Student Enrollment, B. Employers Hiring Graduates, C. Graduate and Employer surveys, and D. maintaining Accreditation.
Professional Experience:
•Demonstrated success as an Operating Executive.
•Experience in fast growing and innovative business (e.g., managing 30% growth year over year.)
•Proven ability to unify and lead a diverse and remote workforce.
•Track record of solving problems with interdisciplinary teams.
•Experience with adult online education and/or training is preferred.
•Professional or management background in one of the clients degree areas (Business, IT, Teachers College, Medical) would be a plus.
Direct Reports: Associate Provosts for Student Services, Mentoring, Assessment, Product Management and Accreditation.
•Academic credentials at the terminal level (Ph.D. or equivalent) required.
#97- 8 Media Relations Manager - Utah
This is a hands-on media relations staff position with the primary responsibility to raise awareness and tell the story of Company; with a focus on Company’s Service offerings, company news, and community activity through creative and comprehensive media outreach and effective placement in national and regional outlets. The successful candidate will handle all media relations and effectively identify opportunities for publicity. S/he will create and execute effective strategies to publicize company awareness in the community in national, regional and local media. The position reports to the Vice President of Operations.
A portfolio of successful past media placements is required, specifically demonstrating results-driven interaction with top-tier national and regional consumer media, and broadcast outlets. The ideal candidate will have established contacts; strong familiarity with diverse media; outstanding news judgment, writing, speaking, organizational and interpersonal skills; familiarity and public media; and the ability to comprehend and articulate complex issues and situations. The ideal candidate is also a self-starter who can independently initiate and follow through with opportunities; has strong problem-solving skills; proven excellence in juggling multiple, often high-pressure deadlines; and is passionate about news and media.
Specific responsibilities include: Serve as a media relations department liaison with key news and programming units, publicity opportunities and incoming media requests. She/he will help support and grow these areas external presence, activities and priorities through the generation and placement of ideas, stories and opportunities. Tasks to include story generation, internal follow-up, media contacting, research and fact-gathering, management of approval process and internal/external distribution.
Aggressive and proactive media outreach to both familiar and new contacts in print, broadcast and online. Build personal network of media contacts relevant to Company’s activities. Maintain and expand department’s media contact databases. Develop, research, and produce a variety of publicity materials related to areas of responsibility including but not limited to press releases, backgrounders, pitch letters, bios, website content and talking points that are journalistically sound, creative in both approach and tone and help generate media coverage. Handle media relations support activities related to his/her efforts including but not limited to tracking media results; distributing releases, coordinating interviews and visits; providing CD and other audio elements; special mailings, etc. as well as work with other Company departments on generating and fulfilling graphics and art requests and opportunities
Skills/Experience/Qualifications - B.S. Degree in journalism or equivalent work experience. Three or more years of experience in increasingly responsible staff positions, handling multiple media relations duties on a full-time basis. Experience working within a communications department for a broadcast/cable network, news organization or media trade association is preferred. Established contacts and proven placement success with regional and national consumer and trade media, including newspapers, magazines, blogs and digital, and experience pitching broadcast media. Appreciation for social media. Journalism experience preferred. Must be able to work independently and with a results-oriented approach; must be able to juggle multiple tasks with differing deadlines. Enthusiasm for collaborative team workplace; willingness to perform all functions of his/her job with minimal or no administrative support. Self-starter with ability to independently initiate and follow through with opportunities; strong problem-solver; familiarity with, and interest in, Aging Population and public broadcasting strongly preferred.
# 92- 3 Provost and Chief Academic Officer - UT
Direct Reports: Associate Provosts for Student Services, Mentoring, Assessment, Product Management and Accreditation.
The Provost and Chief Academic Officer, under the direction of the President, will have a “hands-on” operating role as the Chief Operating Officer (i.e., COO vs. CEO) for the Academic side of the business. The key role for the Provost will be to execute the University’s academic strategy. This Academic scope represents approximately 75% of the entire business.
While the Provost will manage approximately 500 geographically distributed faculty and 140 headquarters support staff, the key measure of performance will be to ensure an unrelenting focus on the students as customers and clients success in helping students achieve their educational and career goals.
Major areas of responsibility include:
•Improving student success as measured by a) Retention, b) Graduation Rate, c) Student Progress,) and d) Student Satisfaction.
•Operational Excellence as measured by executing on schedules and budgets.
•Development and Improvement of Degree Programs to be nationally recognized and valued by students, employers and accreditors as measured by a) Student Enrollment, b) Employers Hiring Graduates, c) Graduate and Employer surveys, and d) maintaining Accreditation.
Professional Experience
•Demonstrated success as an Operating Executive.
•Experience in fast growing and innovative business (e.g., managing 30% growth year over year.)
•Proven ability to unify and lead a diverse and remote workforce.
•Track record of solving problems with interdisciplinary teams.
•Experience with adult online education and/or training is preferred.
•Professional or management background in one of the clients’ degree areas (Business, IT, Teachers College, Medical) would be a plus.
Education
•Academic credentials at the terminal level (Ph.D. or equivalent) required.
#46-7 Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO of financial planning firm in downtown SLC. Company offers comprehensive financial planning which includes investment advice, asset allocation strategies, tax management, estate planning and risk management.
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, prepare correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings. Must be very detail oriented, confidential, organized, and able to handle considerable paperwork. Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint. Will gather client statements and documents in order to organize them and keep computerized files current. Will have telephone contact with clients when calling to follow up on details such as receiving statements, copies of tax
returns, wills, etc. This position does not require any sales contacts.
It is a relatively quiet but professional environment. Attention to
#29-7 Safety/Fire Protection Professional
Looking for a Safety/Fire Protection Professional with a minimum of five years of experience in heavy industry. Candidate must possess strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Conducts complex health and safety and, security assignments for the facility under general supervision. May direct or lead the work of others.
Duties: Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures a safe environment for employees and the general public. Conducts safety meetings. Promotes public awareness. Provides deployment and training drills, as well as other department training. Maintains compliance regulations, issues hot work and confined space permits and constantly deals with regulatory issues. May coordinate emergency response teams for the facility. May coordinate annual safety and fire inspections. May develop safety policies and procedures. May provide consultation and recommendations for safety, fire protection and emergency response issues. May provide general Plant Safety support for the Refinery. May conduct safety training and assist management with training needs. May oversee and survey compliance to Policy and Procedures relating to safety and develop and implement policies and procedures for compliance with OSHA regulations. May assist field management with loss control efforts including hazard assessment and control, compliance assessments and establishment of behavioral safety systems. Maintains close contact with assigned areas in the Refinery resolving safety sensitive issues. May provide Safety Hazard input to HAZOP studies. May provide safety coverage for Turnarounds and other special projects
Requirements: Must be available for weekend and after hour call-outs. Candidate must have the ability to work in an industrial environment, including, but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks and rotating equipment. Must be willing and able to perform outdoor duties under wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions. The candidate should have good organizational and oral and written communications skills. In addition, the candidate should have intermediate computer skills with basic office software and be able to satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination.
#23-3 Director of Admissions- UT
Salary: DOE
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree minimum, Master's degree preferred
Organizational skills and management experience including fiscal control
Adult instructional experience
JOB GOALS
Using a customer friendly approach, the Director of Admissions is responsible for the vision, leadership and proficiency in sales and marketing as well as providing administrative and management skills in the College's quest to provide high-quality programs to enable our students to acquire marketable job skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and implement strategic recruitment for the campus
2. Directs sales training of all Admissions employees
3. Develop team, and organizational effectiveness polices programs and initiatives to continuously improve the overall readiness, performance and effectiveness in the admissions department.
4. Conduct observation, provide topical training on key focus areas and provides motivation and support to all Admissions staff.
5. Develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to satisfy student's personal and career goals in order to retain a diverse population of active students.
6. Help meet Student Retention goals.
#19-6 Retail and Assistant Buyers- UT
Retail Buyer and Assistant Buyer positions in the following categories:
Jewelry Buyer
Housewares Associate Buyer
Living Room Furniture/Art Gallery Buyer (Buyer and Associate Buyer positions)
Watch Buyer Assistant
Bedroom/Garden Buyer Assistant
Home Improvement Buyer Assistant
Books/Media/Music/Games Buyer
Computer & Electronics Buyer Assistant
The Buyer is responsible for the acquisition of new product selection, growth of revenue and margin for direct categories, management, and execution of the merchandising strategy. The Buyer will assist in selecting merchandise and negotiating prices. The Buyer reviews incoming offers to ensure quality and selection meet requirements, communicates with suppliers, coordinates receiving schedules, and follows through with moving the product to the website. The Buyer also monitors daily sales, reviews prices and margins, identifies and develops new suppliers and monitors competitor’s websites to ensure lowest pricing.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in product and supplier qualification/acquisition; Support Merchandise Manager in product development in order to create an overall cohesive selection; Price negotiations; Growth of revenue and margin for direct categories; Identify needs for purchasing opportunities; Responsible for executing incoming offers to ensure quality and selection meet the goals of the store; Work closely with the Demand Management Analyst to forecast demand and replenishment needs (Re-orders, open-to-buy management, slow sellers, partner communications for markdowns, exclusion SKUs, etc); Purchase order placement for re-orders and new items; Competitive shopping and compare at pricing; Responsible for creative approval and final information that flows to the website; Accountable for analyzing returns and improving return rate as well as corrective actions; Personnel development and growth; Personnel review.
Job Requirements:
Written/verbal communication skills; 2-3 years of retail/ecommerce merchandising experience; Organizational skills; Computer proficiency; Negotiation skills; Detail oriented; Brand and industry trends knowledge; Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, utilize industry connections for unique product assortments; College degree required for Buyer positions and strongly preferred for Assistant Buyer positions. Salary depends on experience. Relocation assistance. Great benefits.
#18-6 Regional Contracts Specialist- NV
The Regional Contracts Specialist will manage all goods and service contracts and agreements for project management for the North America Business Unit. This position will interface with site personnel, suppliers, and vendors to increase cost effective initiatives. Direct, write, and manage all levels of contracts with emphases on project management. Ensure compliance to Contractor Safety Policy on behalf of supply chain for the region. Maintain the supplier database as system administrator for the region. Provide assistance to Regional Contracts Manager; assist on commodity tenders and contracts. Participate in regional sourcing initiatives as required. Manage contract activities for regional project management group. Ensure compliance with authority delegations, supply chain policies and SOX.
Key responsibilities include:
Management - Contract preparation; TCO/ analysis; contractor management - Develop deliverables for each agreement - Reporting / Contractor KPI’s- Audit responsibilities for compliance - Commercial representation for project management.
Requirements:
B.S. degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline. Five to six years' experience in writing, negotiating and administering contracts. Ability to establish and promote strong vendor relationships required. Demonstrate a working knowledge of construction and mining operations contracts, and a basic understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing and contracts. The incumbent will take a lead role in presenting a positive image for the company. Strong computer literacy is essential.