Executive Assistant
Details: JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant Reports to: Director of Management Services and Membership Job Level: 6 Job Summary: This position performs advanced, diversified, and confidential secretarial and administrative support for the Director of Management Services and Membership (DMSM). Reference to operations, companies, organization, corporate, board and/or committee activity relates to the companies in which the DMSM has oversight, and may from time to time include duties within MAG in which the DMSM is assigned. The incumbent assists in planning, documenting, administering, originating, initiating and presenting materials and administrative/board policy for board action. This individual composes and/or coordinates and distributes communication from the DMSM, screens telephone calls, visitors and correspondence and takes action as appropriate. The incumbent will have frequent interaction with management and other staff members, especially as relates to operational projects, finance, information technology, administrative, and other operational areas. Essential Job Functions: Administrative Support Serviceso Supports/coordinates activities for the DMSM.o Stays current on initiatives and organization direction. Compose routine and non-routine correspondence and memoranda. o Represents the office as appropriate, maintaining continuous communication including attending internal and external meetings for the DMSM if needed.o Participates in meetings, as requested, and serves as recording secretary. o Coordinates workflow and provides administrative support for other MAG staff reporting to the DMSM.o Maintains/coordinates corporate records including board minutes, board committee minutes, ad hoc committee minutes, resolutions, reviews, etc., for the companies.o Coordinates travel arrangements and assists with meeting facilitation for staff.o Assists in arrangements for corporate educational and all staff functions. Board of Directorso Coordinates all board functions including development of board agendas, follow up to board meetings, transcription of minutes, arrangements for board mailings, travel arrangements, etc.o Coordinates board meetings including the content of the meetings. o Coordinates all areas of board meetings including lodging, meeting room reservations, and travel arrangements. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Relationships: Internal: All Employees External: All Outside Contacts
Sales Support Assistant
Details: The Sales Support Assistant will report to the Central Regional Manager, Private Sector Education and support that individual as well as assigned regional sales team. The core responsibility of this individual will be to ensure that timely and consistent support is provided to the sales force and accounts. The support role will encompass the following tasks:Ensure all assigned tasks through Elsevier's CRM system are accomplished, prioritizing sales opportunitiesEnsure that all desk copy requests are facilitated and filled, with the ultimate goal of moving appropriate customers to an auto-fulfill status Qualify and fulfill instructor ancillary/resource requests Populate appropriate customer and account information in Salesforce.comField incoming customer calls and correspondence by directing them to the appropriate training/support resources Create templates for email campaigns and assist with other simple design work (creating flyers, marketing collateral)Complete custom packages/quote generation and testing package order/agreement formsRun system reports and convert lead requests, including updates on customer order/return statusOrder supplies and Print on Demand (POD) material and assemble presentation packetsCopy Evolve resources to CD or print and provide replacement Evolve/Pageburst access to faculty administratorsProvide administrative assistance and presentation preparation support to the Regional Manager and assigned sales teamCoordinate sales meetings (luncheons, campus visits, trade shows, student trainings), andProvide general administrative support, including white mail, copying, and mailing materials. Successful candidates will be proactive team members, with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years support/coordinator experience, preferably in a sales environment. Must possess strong attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and deadlines. Administrative and organization skills are a must, in addition to strong verbal communication skills and a customer focus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word in particular) required.Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them find, evaluate and use information. Our breadth of content is unparalleled, spanning virtually every STM field in the world and includes such distinguished brands as Gray's Anatomy, The Lancet and Cell. Using innovative technology, we deliver our content through tools that help our customers be more productive and successful in their work. ScienceDirect delivers the worlds' leading journals electronically to over 11 million readers in 200 countries. And physicians in 95 percent of teaching hospitals rely on MD Consult to get critical information that can save lives. Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide. We are an employer of choice, attracting and developing talented and creative people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Asset Manangement Specialist
Details: Title: Asset Management TeamLocation: Bloomington, INShift: M-F, 8am-5pmPay: Open, based on experienceStart Date: ASAP Job Description Manage contracts, relationships, and organization of vendors Lease management for over 50 offices located across the Midwest/East Cost Savings efforts regarding office operations including cell phone contracts, phone and internet, office moves, etc. Maintain positive relationship with field team members regarding updates, changes, and cost savings campaigns. Manage quotes from vendors and develop understanding of office operations Maintain relationship with 3rd IT partner
Business Transformation Analyst - The Nutro Company
Details: As a part of the Mars family, The Nutro Company has more than 80 years of experience creating great-tasting, nutritious pet foods. We understand that your pets aren't just companions-they're important members of your family. NUTRO® is a global brand of super-premium, natural pet food products sold exclusively in Pet Specialty stores. Natural Choice® food for dogs is the largest brand in the NUTRO® portfolio. As the #1 Selling Brand of Natural Dog Food in the Pet Specialty segment, Natural Choice® delivers targeted natural nutrition solutions to feed a lifetime of health and happiness. Job Summary This position reports within the Senior Finance Supply Manager and plays a vital role in the development of the Business Transformation initiatives for the Nutro Company targeting to approximately 80M in total saving for the next 3 years to re-invest against profitable brand growth opportunities. The Business Transformation Analyst helps provide visibility, clarity, transparency and organizes the different initiatives within the DiB (Do It Best) work streams which are part of the Management Team agenda and critical success factor for the future growth of The Nutro Company. The position is responsible to provide the policies and procedures for project management methodology and defining, testing and installing the information technology tools to help drive the success of the DiB program. The Business Transformation Analyst liaisons with other stakeholders to communicate, report and update the status of all the different initiatives within the program, this position is also responsible to keep updated the impact of all initiatives and track the progress and savings delivered against expectations, this position works with the S&F team to validate the impact in savings on a periodic basis for the different initiatives, he/she also works together to identify and communicate the issues that could delay the execution of the DiB initiatives and support the team not only providing the right information for the decision making process but helping to challenge the current business status quo. Principal Accountabilities Maintains project tracking for all the different DiB workstreams keeping records of the status and progress of each initiative. Provide visibility of the status for each initiative using as the main tool a PDCA (Denim model) tracking methodology. Ensure timely resolution of issues, collaboration with individual project owners and workstreams to course correct as needed. This includes the management, integration and regular communication of KPI progress, risks and contingency plans. Manage communication of the Business Transformation agenda to the broader business. Identify and inform potential risks due to delayed initiatives and the impact in the business from the different workstreams to the appropriate stakeholders. Responsible to develop and roll out across The Nutro Company the PQA (Product Quadrant Analysis) for the decision making to divesture/keep/improve on some of the Nutro Company Brands and develop the long term strategy to improve MAC (Margin After Conversion) together with the Franchise team. Drive the execution of the decisions made from the PQA to improve profitability. Conduct the review and analysis to ensure there are no duplication of savings and estimate the savings across the different work streams. Facilitate the identification of incremental Business Transformation opportunities, establishing brain-storming and planning sessions with internal and external resources as appropriate. This includes leveraging the OGSM and annual planning process to formally capture priorities and resource requirements. Report the progress on the DIB program on a periodic basis to the Management Team. Work with the different DiB stakeholders to ensure that the different DiB initiatives are properly documented to evidence the execution of the initiatives and their completion. Recommend the best use of tools and mapping to show progress and opportunities for the DiB project. Supports the Operating Plan and forecast planning cycle providing clarity of potential savings for the business Report DiB status to the global team. Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit. Key Critical Competencies Managerial Courage Communication Skills Process Management Dealing Ambiguity Planning Organization agility Conflict Management Analytical SkillsDecision Making Impact and Authority Proper guidance to ensure the success of the project through the on time execution of the different initiatives. Project Management templates and communication mechanism Level of frequency of necessary validation of milestones/KPI monitoring. Recommend (depending on issue) changes in the measurement or/and the reporting depending on the dynamic of the DiB Program. Recommend the best system tools for the best tracking and reporting progress for the DiB program. Key Experiences Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of associates Strong and flexible facilitation skills in a variety of groups and situations Strong prioritization and organization skills and ability to handle multiple commitments across a variety of initiatives Intermediate computer/technical skills (Excel, MS Project). Ability to learn new software packages as necessary. Good understanding of accounting and financial systems and processes Solid analytical skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet deadlines under time constraints Capability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision Self-directed and self-motivated Ability to travel for site visits and training as needed (20%) General business knowledge and familiarity with budgeting and controls
Direct Care Professional - Senior and Entry Level
Details: Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children! Devereux Cleo Wallace, located in beautiful Westminster, Colorado, is seeking a few Senior and Entry Level Direct Care Professionals for our Psychiatric Treatment Facility for children ages 8 to 21. With 90 beds on campus, you will get the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients with varying disorders: mental health, emotional, behavioral and/or conduct disorders. In a team oriented culture, you will work closely with numerous departments all with the common goal of individually treating clients' disorders while teaching life, social and coping skills. A Direct Care Professional protects the health and safety of clients while supervising and implementing program activities and managing clients behaviors. Reads and implements each clients individualized treatment plan. Assists in planning programming and is an active team member in carrying out treatment goals. Participates as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintains a team environment. Works with the clients in a manner consistent with orientation or ongoing trainings, program handbook, New Directions, and SPA approved strategies. Is a role model for both staff and clients. Must remain awake and alert for entire shift. In this role, you will be responsible for: Implementing and enhancing program delivery by maintaining an environment that maximizes client safety and risk event reduction while making programming adjustments as needed to address the treatment goals of the individual clients. Facilitating structured on campus and off campus recreational activities within facility procedural guidelines. Intervening into escalating behaviors and using verbal de-escalation skills to reduce the need for restrictive interventions. Consistently performing and immediately recording visual checks as they occur and per procedural guidelines. Consistently demonstrating skills in therapeutic communication, promoting positive behavioral change, and teaching and reinforcing client skill development. Maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients and peers. Rate of pay is $10.50 - 13.50 per hour plus a full benefits package. Day, Evening and Night Shifts available, some weekend work may be required.Keywords: Mental Health, Direct Care, Adolescents, Human Services, Treatment, Mentor, Role Model, Psychiatric, Residential
Executive Consultant / Medical Sales
Details: World Institute Of Surgical Excellence (WISE) is a Costa Rican Corporation engaged in the business of a medical tourism facilitator and related activities serving North American consumers seeking to travel abroad for healthcare procedures and treatments. The majority of our patients are seeking lower cost of care, higher quality of care, better access to care, and/or more specialized care than they can receive at home. U.S. positions that we currently have available: Executive Sales Consultant: Six-figure earning opportunity Senior Executive Consultant: Leadership role with six-figure earning opportunity The Executive Sales Consultant position is responsible for promoting the sale of WISE Healthcare Services to consumers. This position markets to consumers on behalf of WISE: Various surgery specialties including: orthopedic, cosmetic, general surgery, cardiology, bariatric, ophthalmology, gynecology, dental & maxillofacial Specialty treatments for: IVF fertility, stem cell treatments for Parkinson's, MS, rheumatic diseases, treatments for various forms of cancer and CCSVI liberation treatment for patients with MS
Operations Readiness Testing Coordination Lead
Details: Operations Readiness Testing Coordination Lead – Houston, Texas Residential and Small Business Power and Gas Applications The Operations Readiness Lead Testing Coordinator’s home base will be in the Houston office, but may need to travel for assignments in Baltimore or other regional offices. The Coordinator will be assigned to work on various projects related to Mass Markets retail energy business, with a primary focus on leading project and system change efforts for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Coordination. He/she will be working for the Baltimore-based manager of the Operations Readiness Testing Team. The role is a mix of Testing Coordinator, Quality Assurance Lead, Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Release Manager. He/she will lead business/system testing efforts. He/she will work with the Operations Readiness Testing Manager to manage, develop and promote testing standards for the business and IT in regards to UAT, Operations Readiness, and Deployment. He/she will work with IT Development teams, business analysts, project managers, business leaders, subject matter expects, user acceptance testers and programmers on system enhancements, systems integration issues, test environment maintenance, business process and system testing and release management. Primary applications supported will be Mass Markets (Residential and Small Business) power and gas applications including customer web interfaces, Siebel and Lodestar systems and other downstream applications and interfaces. The Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring proper testing and sign offs occur for projects or planned system change releases, and driving others for results. Qualifications and skills of the Coordinator include the ability to learn existing business processes, utilize technical and business skills to facilitate and lead user acceptance testing efforts, help the business make recommendations for systems and/or process changes, produce systems requirements documents, troubleshoot systems issues, manage and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments, provide systems support, train users on systems changes and testing tools, help and teach others to write meaningful and measurable test scripts, build and coordinated teams for cross functional testing efforts, manage team member performance, and communicate status and facilitate testing efforts effectively. Experience in testing applications and using testing tools like HP Quality Center, PPM, or other defect and test script management tools is required. Candidate should have strong leadership, communication, coordination, collaboration, problem solving, teamwork, and people skills, plus a passion for testing. Roles and Responsibilities Lead, coordinate, facilitate, assist, and perform User Acceptance Testing Facilitate testing meetings, coordinate testing efforts and manage deadlines Prepare and manage test plans, test scripts, and status reports Produce test scripts from functional specs for system changes Train and assist others to produce and execute test scripts Analyze and document existing work processes to convert to regression test Identify potential issues and troubleshoot existing problems Make recommendations for problem resolution and implement approved changes Keep team members and stakeholders informed of progress and issues Coordinate cross-functional meetings and facilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues Ability to identify, and properly communicate and escalate potential issues Provide solutions to issues Promote and manage change Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments Create and process test files or assist the business with testing needs Help business and IT produce and execute appropriate test scenarios Quality Assurance Analyst Qualifications • BS/BA degree • Strong leadership and coordination skills • Excellent facilitation and interaction skills • Ability to work across and up and down the organization to manage testing efforts • Experience with Application User Acceptance Testing, project coordination, application support • Retail Energy business knowledge preferred • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Must be organized, motivated, reliable, self reliant, out-going, pro-active, disciplined and responsible • Ability to lead and manage expectations with the business and IT for testing efforts • Excellent systems testing and problem solving skills - application troubleshooting • Experience with HP Quality Center, or other testing management tools • SQL, XML file editing, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
MobileSales Consultant ( Full Time )
Details: Are you a cell phone EXPERT? Can you easily talk with people, really listen to what they’re saying and make a professional recommendation on which cell phone to buy and why? We’re looking for tech-savvy, outgoing communicators to work with the THOUSANDS of customers each week that visit our Staples Retail Stores. We have a Mobile Phone Department in select Staples Retail Stores, and we need motivated sales professionals to turn shopping customers into Staples Mobile Phone customers! We offer the top cell phones from the best carriers – Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. We have a performance-rich pay plan that pays BIG to those who drive sales! But it takes CONFIDENCE, INITIATIVE and the ability to COMMUNICATE with our customers. Do YOU believe in yourself? Join the Staples Mobile Phone Team TODAY!We are currently seeking driven Full Time and Part Time Mobile Consultants.Position Summary: Drive sales of the store’s wireless department by developing relationships and providing great service to customers, consistent with our Easy Sales and Service standards. This position offers the chance to be part of a fast paced, exciting start up like environment with significant potential for career growth and development.Primary Responsibilities:Proactively greet and prospect customers as they enter the storeFocus on selling wireless products and services to new and existing customersMeet or exceed established sales goalsBuild a book of business through in-store customer engagement, referrals and outbound callsDetermine and demonstrate understanding of customer’s needsPartner with Tech associates to promote the wireless program and sell mobile broadband devicesBuild expertise on products and services by completing training modulesProvide an inviting environment for the customers by maintaining a neat and clean areaOrganize and maintain accurate records or customer contractsSet up and change planogram with new phone assortmentsExhibit Easy Sales and Service behaviors in all interactions and communications with customers, associates and managementAdhere to all company policies procedures & safety standardsPerform other related duties as assigned
Payroll Manager
Details: POSITION TITLE: PAYROLL MANAGER DEPARTMENT: STEWARD HEALTH CARE CORPORATE PAYROLL I. POSITION SUMMARYManage the activities of the Payroll Department for Steward Health CareII. ACCOUNTABILITYReports to the Director Financial Operations III. QUALIFICATIONSEducation:1. Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting or equivalent work experience.2. Five years payroll/accounting experience preferably in health care environmentSkills:1. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. 2. Strong analytical skills with the ability to define and resolve problems3. Ability to manage multiple tasksIV. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA1. TEAM WORKA. Involves other departments in project planning and implementation.B. Manages others in the department and provides help and assistance when possible.C. Regularly organizes and participates in team and/or departmental meetings and activities.D. Keeps others in the department informed of relevant information.E. Regularly offers and requests constructive feedback and coaching.F. Establishes and manages effective working relations.2. SERVICE EXCELLENCE (both internal and external)A. Welcomes patients/customers/employees in a warm, friendly manner.B. Actively listens and constructively responds to questions and concerns in a timely manner.C. Ensures that the dignity of the patient/customer/employee is maintained at all times.D. Abides by and upholds the hospital’s service excellence standards.E. Respects the diversity of the patient/customer/employee population.F. Demonstrates safe and effective use of equipment.V. RESPONSIBILITIES1. Manage the overall payroll function.A. Ensure the correct and timely payment of employees and disbursement of special payments.B. Ensure correct and consistent application of hospital policies, pay practices and collective bargaining agreements for hourly and salaried employees.C. Interact with department managers to ensure needs are met on a continual basis; respond to inquiries in a timely, helpful and friendly fashion.D. Advises, interprets and provides direction to management and employees on union contracts, corporate rules and procedures, federal, state and local laws and regulations involving payroll, and the correct utilization of the Kronos timekeeper and payroll system.E. Ensure the accuracy of paychecks, tax calculations, deductions and maintenance of the payroll system.F. Monitor the implementation of such issues as severance pay, salary liens, court orders and subpoenas for payroll records.G. Coordinate with Human Resources to clarify and implement changes in hospital policies and employee benefits.H. Ensure employee maintenance is correct and up-to-date as supplied by Human Resource personnel.I. Ensure and approve the review and reconciliation of the interfaces from Kronos timekeeper and payroll system J. Ensure and approveW-2 forms and all Federal, State and local tax filings are computed and reconciled correctly in accordance with the most recent federal and state requirements and approve all filings.K. Performs special cost studies relating to payroll expenditures as requested.L. Monitor the Kronos timekeeping and payroll operating systems; and the implementation of future financial system upgrades or enhancements.M. Inform and approve new pay rules configuration, earnings and deduction codes, and benefit calculations before moving to live systemN. Manage the training and communication to management and staff changes and updates on Kronos timekeeper and payroll systemsO. Assist with managing the Kronos implementations for new Steward acquisitions and the conversion of payroll systems to Kronos.P. Researches, analyzes and resolves difficult or advanced technical problems or questions presented by co-workers, management, employees, and unions and/or outside agency representatives.Q. Maintain the integrity of confidential data.2. Develop and coordinate departmental work plan to ensure efficient operations and timely payroll production.A. Organize departmental work to maximize personnel resources.B. Provide the most efficient and effective service possible.3. Manage department personnel and coordinate work activities.A. Ensure fair and consistent treatment.B. Orient and train personnel to all department policies and procedures.C. Monitor productivity and morale levels to promote efficiency.D. Document performance issues and/or problems as necessary.E. As needed or required, provide supervision, training, feedback and performance evaluations for the Payroll staff.F. Develop and implement professional development activities for all direct reports.G. Obtain necessary professional development to ensure knowledge is thorough and up-to-date.4. Develop and implement professional development activities for all department staff.5. Obtain necessary professional development to ensure knowledge of payroll issues and laws is thorough and up-to-date.6. Perform other work related duties as requested. Display flexibility, cooperation and characteristics of a team leader
Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst
Details: Job is located in Maple Grove, MN.The Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst is responsible for performing cost accounting functions including cost estimating, standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting and financial forecasting for manufacturing facilities. Provides key operational decision makers with accurate and timely financial information leading to minimization of cost and the maximization of profitability. Assists plants in meeting their monthly closing deadlines. Individual must possess the core values of Integrity, Quality, Passion, Accountability, Innovation, and be Performance Driven.Duties and Responsibilities:- Conduct detailed financial analyses of finished product costs by plant and product line incorporating raw materials and conversion- Conduct detailed financial analyses of plant efficiency and key performance indicators such as throughputs, downtime, yields, rework, labor etc.- Prepare costing of new product rollouts and conduct payback analysis of capital projects- Conduct detailed financial analyses of fixed and variable costs by facility- Assist with review of the general ledger during financial closing for all manufacturing locations- Assist in forecasting plant financial results to management prior to the monthly member pay price setting meeting- Assist in obtaining/reviewing/assembling data for financial reports- Document findings/areas of improvement/procedures. Eliminate manual processes when applicable. - Post monthly plant journal entries- Assist in preparing plant financial reports- Prepare/analyze plant account reconciliations- Assist with the plant portion of the budget preparation process- Maintain fixed asset and capital projects detail for plants- Perform general financial analysis as assigned- Seek continuous improvement in all areas and processes related to accounting and financial reporting
Plant Controller
Details: Position SummaryThis position requires a person who understands cost accounting, manufacturing, the systems that support manufacturing, and the difficulties associated with the measuring of manufacturing environment. Role requires a person that is flexible, intuitive, insightful, willing to roll up their sleeves and dig into any function. Organizational RelationshipAccountabilities • Overall management accounting responsibility over operation• Prepare and analyze monthly financial package and conduct financial review with management• Track and report key performance metrics for the operation, including daily report cards• Develop annual operational budgets and monthly forecasts with plant management• Inventory control and analysis of trends in inventory changes• Manage annual physical inventory process and administration• Analyze plant bonus system funding analysis and lead periodic reviews of targets• Identify cost-reducing opportunities for continuous improvement• Assist in waste management and reporting• Ensure effective systems and controls are in place within the operations• Conduct fixed asset audits and post completion audits of major capital expenditures
Internal Auditor
Details: Perform an annual risk assessment to help define the annual audit plan. Perform internal control testing, business process and operational reviews for assigned business units. Collect, analyze and document information to support audit results; draft audit reports and communicate results to management. Partner with management to identify constructive and value-added solutions to address identified issues. Assess the adequacy of the corrective action taken by the business areas to improve deficient conditions. Complete assigned work with minimal oversight; share knowledge and seek assistance appropriately. Demonstrate teamwork by cooperating with other staff, sharing information, accepting constructive feedback and accepting additional assignments when appropriate. Work with the external auditors on the annual S-OX 404 audit.
Financial Analyst
Details: Job Responsibilities• Partner with departments to build the annual financial model and long-term strategic plan• Collaborate with marketing teams to conceptualize and develop models to forecast revenue • Team with department heads to create budgets to support the operating requirements of both existing and future sites • Identify opportunities to create efficiencies and streamline the planning process • Analyze monthly financial results and report on key trends vs. budget; peel back the layers to understand underlying drivers of financial performance • Reforecast monthly by incorporating actual results, reacting to the fast changing and dynamic environment, and improving upon key assumptions/inputs as actual data on new and existing lines of business is gathered• Serve as a expert of the financial data and liaise with the retail team to bolster understanding of financial metrics & data limitations; take ownership for improving the accuracy and availability of data in our data warehouse (which is leveraged company-wide for the purposes of management reporting and real time monitoring of financial performance)
