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Customer Relationship Marketing Analyst
Details: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the customer database, develop list selections for all direct mail, e-mail and mobile campaigns, and provide post-event analysis and campaign results. Communicate with Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) agency team on all analytic requests, file processing needs, and database activities. Assist the Manager CRM with all data needed for development of new CRM initiatives.REQUIRED:? Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or Business? Minimum of 2 years business/marketing experience in traditional marketing, database marketing, campaign management or integrated communications? Demonstrated ability to manage and execute marketing programs/promotions that deliver measurable results with brand experience, focusing on the customer/segment.? Experience managing a CRM database strongly preferred.? Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure with excellent problem solving skills a must.? Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well in a team environment.? Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Excel and Power Point a must. Experience in SQL or Unica a significant plus.Shopko offers a professional team-oriented work environment, career advancement opportunities, competitive wages, & a comprehensive benefits package!Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit a candidate profile at www.shopko.com/careersShopko is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/vHJ*
Recruiting Specialist
Details: Provides support in functional areas of Human Resources, including but not limited to recruitment and employment, retention, planning, employee relations and special projects.  Recruits qualified applicants for professional and technical positions. Investigates employment needs and determines marketing approach.  Places advertisements and attends career days, job fairs and other conventions. Screens candidates and refers them to the appropriate departments.  Researches, analyzes and designs queries to monitor select statistical projects. Prepares reports and/or queries in conformance with organizational needs and as needed for regulatory purposes.  Maintains relocation and travel expensing and recoup.  Coordinates with external agencies to place temporary staffing.  Maintains scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs.  Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as requested.
Tax Associate
Details: People. Growth. Success.About UsMcGladrey is the 5th largest U.S. provider of accounting, assurance, tax and business consulting services with nearly 7,000 professionals in over 90 offices nationwide.*Our employees enjoy the opportunity to work directly with client's key decision makers and company owners of high profile and emerging businesses. This hands-on experience helps them gain a better understanding of the challenges facing our clients and allows them to see firsthand the positive impact their work can have on the client's business. Working at McGladrey, you also have the opportunity to:Communicate directly with all levels of firm leadership Create personalized continuing education and development plans Access a broad base of consulting, tax and assurance professionalsPosition DescriptionTAX Experienced AssociateOur rapid growth has created an exciting career opportunity. We are seeking an experienced Tax Associate for our Columbus, Ohio office to provide quality income tax services to clients and to look for ways to provide value-added services where needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returnsResponsibilities also include complex tax planning and researchPreperation of client letters and various related correspondence Basic Qualifications2 to 4 years public accounting experience in preparation and review of corporate taxes, partnerships, individuals and S corps Bachelor's degree in Accounting  Preferred QualificationsCPAMasters in Tax (MST)Strong written/verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-taskAttention to detail imperative We provide an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally through exposure to a variety of tax compliance methodologies and client contact.McGladrey offers an environment where your rate of progress is driven by your desire and accomplishments. We value the contributions of our employees and reward them with competitive salaries, internal advancement opportunities and movement, and an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program and much more. Experience all of this while enjoying a comfortable work/life balance. EEO & AA*McGladrey & Pullen LLP (a partner-owned CPA firm) delivers audit and attest services. McGladrey & Pullen serves clients from approximately 100 offices across the United States. McGladrey & Pullen and RSM McGladrey have an alternative practice structure. Though separate and independent legal entities they can work together to serve clients' business needs. When considered together, the two companies rank as the fifth largest provider of accounting, tax and business consulting.RSM McGladrey is a leading provider of financially focused business services to midsized companies. The RSM McGladrey group of companies offers accounting, tax services, business consulting, retirement resources, employer services, corporate finance, wealth management and financial process outsourcing. RSM McGladrey Inc. serves clients' global business needs through its membership in RSM International (an affiliation of separate and independent accounting and consulting firms).EEO/AA
Surgery Center Administrator
Details: Date Posted:  08/30/2010 Facility:  Toms River Surgery Center Job Category:  Operations United Surgical Partners is a company that specializes in the development and operation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities across the U.S. and the UK.USPI is searching for seasoned Administrator candidates for an established Ambulatory Surgery Center in New Jersey. The Administrator is responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the Center while demonstrating the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations. In the case of a new development facility, the Administrator will help transition the center from development to operations.Job SummaryResponsible for directing, coordinating and controlling all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the facility while demonstrating the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in one of the health professions, business administration, public administration or other suitable field. Nursing or Master's degree preferred. Minimum three years experience in a top administrative or management position in the health field. Good command of the English language, both verbal and written. Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others. The Governing Board may determine other qualifications as seen fit.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Mobility to move about the facility to supervise employees and activities. Office environment typical, but frequent exposures to patient care areas.Criteria for Evaluation Patient/family feedback Annual Goals Physician feedback Employee feedback Responsibilities and ExpectationsThe following description of the job responsibilities and performance expectations are intended to reflect the major responsibilities of the job, but is not intended to describe the minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions The daily operation of the facility. Serving, along with any committee appointed for the purpose, as a liaison between the Governing Board, the Medical Staff and all departments of the facility. Reporting the pertinent activities concerning the facility to the Governing Board at regular intervals. Appointing a person responsible for the facility in the absence of the Administrator. Planning for the services provided by the facility and the operation of the facility. Overall management of the Partnership as outlined in the Operating or Limited Partnership Agreement as applicable. Lead discussion/presentation during Monthly Operations Review call with USPI?s Home Office teamBusiness Operations Deploy, monitor and ensure that USPI?s EDGETM is the foundation of the facility?s operational processes and appropriately integrated within the facility?s QPI program Ensure compliance with USPI?s policy and procedures as related to internal controls Develop, monitor and control the staffing needs, operations budget and capital budget. Develop, monitor and control the purchasing plan to stay within the proposed budget and maintain compliance with group purchasing initiatives. Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. Negotiate and control all external contracts, such as those with physicians, ancillary services, plant maintenance, and purchasing agreements. Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards. Foster positive work relationships among all departments of the facility and act as liaison between UPSI?s Home Office and all staff at the facility. Develop and ensure compliance with appropriate departmental policy and procedure manuals for use by the staff. Closely monitor variations in the financial performance of the facility to avoid cash flow problems.Personnel Administration Hold at least monthly staff meeting outlining goals and priorities of the facility. Manage exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with the facility policies utilizing sound principles of practice and fairness. Review employee performance as evaluated by their respective managers, ensuring that reviews occur as scheduled or at least annually for each employee. Review and approve the disciplinary action and/or discharge of employees. Evaluate management performance and other staff as designated. Approve the addition or deletion of positions as well as approve applicants for employment in new or vacant positions. Develop employee productivity analysis, utilizing USPI?s Staff Tracker, and assure efficiency of staff levels through increases or reductions in the work force as necessitated by changes in surgical case volume. Implements a program of job based orientation, training, and on going evaluation for all employees. Manage all employee files and records. Provide educational opportunities for professional staff development. Promote the implementation of positive customer relations by the employees and physicians.Clinical Services Promotes that the surgical programs and clinical services are in compliance with the respective components of regulatory body and accrediting body standards. Work in conjunction with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee in the evaluation and development of existing and new surgical services at the facility. Manage the clinical departments of nursing, central supply, medical records, and housekeeping, and supervise the contracted services of laboratory, radiology, pharmaceuticals, laundry and biomedical engineering. Monitor the adequate function of surgical equipment and patient care equipment through contracted services and follow-up on repairs.Marketing and Planning Develop and implement a sales/marketing plan and lead the facility?s sales team in accordance with USPI?s Sales Plan and the business plan for the facility. Identify and develop new services defined as appropriate for ambulatory surgery centers. Foster positive public relations.Quality Improvement Develop, evaluate and promote implementation of a continuous quality improvement program. Administer the infection control program and medical staff review of the quality improvement program. Identify and correct quality care issues. Develop statistical indicators to use in evaluating the overall operations and quality of care provided. Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee.Medical Staff Relationships Process the credentialing of practitioners of the facility. Collaborate with the Medical Director in the review and revision of the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations on a biannual basis. Collaborate with the Medical Director and serve as a liaison in problem areas with the medical staff. Promote positive relationships between employees and practitioners. Develop a system whereby physicians' needs and their patients' needs are defined in order to determine the proper mix of services and efficiencies.Physical Plant In general, ensure that the facility is clean, neat, professional, well maintained and conveys a feeling of confidence to our patients, their families and our physician customers. Identify and approve plant improvements and repairs. Promote a physical plant that is safe and aesthetically appealing. Develop appropriate record keeping is maintained and incidents reported relative to the emergency generator, utilities, security, environment and emergency preparedness drills.Administrative Representative Attend corporate administrative meetings representing the facility. Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the facility. Maintain membership in professional associations relevant to ambulatory surgery facilities and healthcare administration. Stay current in changes in the healthcare environment, such as reimbursement, legislative issues and business law, and act accordingly in the best interest of the corporation.Personal Development and Professionalism Identify areas that require additional reinforcement through education, consultation, or practicum. Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings. Follow the facility's professional conduct and dress code policy. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy. Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staffs, patients and employees.
Pharmacy District Supervisor
Details: Responsibilities:1. Provide professional support to the pharmacists within the area of responsibility.2. Support pharmacist staffing.3. Coordinate file buys.4. Oversee pharmacy compliance for federal, state and local laws and company procedure guidelines.5. Manage the pharmacy marketing and managed care programs for the designated market area.
Senior Manager, IT Application Development
Details: CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. CCH products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionalsWe are currently looking for an IT Manager to join our team in Newport Beach, CA.Position Overview:Responsible for managing the Accounting and Audit Products Development organization which is comprised of focused teams within Quality Assurance, Design and Development which are aligned to key process areas and product categories. This position will be in charge of driving improved operational excellence in the organization, continued agility improvements, and delivering high quality products. The organization's goal is to be well positioned to provide new solutions and tools in the Audit and Accounting markets. The Leader in this role must be dedicated to embrace new and exciting opportunities which lie ahead and take the products to a new level of excellence, further distinguishing CCH as the market leader.Responsibilities:? Acts as an entrepreneur in initiating and managing technology projects in order to meet business goals.? Fosters an environment conducive to innovation and career development.? Establishes and manages multiple cost center budgets.? Manages projects and project teams.? Manages a team of developers involved in the analysis, design, development and implementation of software applications.? Determines user requirements, leads application design, plans projects, establishes priorities and monitors progress.? Evaluates project status and resource utilization and implements changes to improve the team's effectiveness.? Coordinates with other project managers to integrate project with other applications.? Assists in developing plans for on-time, high quality product delivery.? Assigns, directs and reviews the work of the Team Leaders and other staff members.? Communicates to management on organizational and assigned issues.? Develops assignments for group members to balance the workload among team members.? Oversees offshore teams to ensure high performance and quality.? Position is a second-level manager and has responsibility for people management. In addition to project deployment, responsibilities include career development, performance management, and pay determination and communication.
Associate Sales Executive - Anesthesia / Periop
Details: Dr?ger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The family-owned company was founded in L?beck, Germany, in 1889. Over the past five generations, Dr?ger has evolved into a publicly traded (TecDAX?), worldwide group. The company?s long-term success is based on the four key strengths of its value-driven culture: customer intimacy, professional employees, continuous innovation and a commitment to outstanding quality.?Technology for Life? is the guiding philosophy. Whether in clinical applications, industry, mining or fire and emergency services, Dr?ger products protect, support and save lives.The safety division offers customers consultancy, products and services for an integrated hazard management, especially for personal and facility protection. The current portfolio comprises stationary and mobile gas detection systems, respiratory protection equipment, fire training systems, professional diving equipment as well as alcohol and drug detection units.The current product range of the medical division includes anesthesia workstations, ventilators for emergency, neonatal, critical and home care as well as warming therapy for premature infants. Patient monitoring, IT solutions, accessories and consumables, ceiling supply units, light systems and central supply systems for medical gases complete the portfolio.*Dr?ger has about 10,000 employees worldwide and is currently present in more than 190 countries. The company has sales and service subsidiaries in over 40 countries. Its development and production facilities are based in Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, the Netherlands, South Africa, the USA and China.SUMMARY:The Associate Sales Executive is responsible for successful completion of all sales training program elements and assisting with the sales activities and the attainment of the assigned order quota related to the sale of Draeger Medical products and solutions.RESPONSIBILITIES:? For the PeriOp product line, develop an acceptable level of understanding of the following as measured by tests, role plays and other demonstrations of competency: All product functions and implications of customer workflow All related systems and services Competitors product offerings All related customer needs and product value Clinical and business benefits of Draeger Solutions? Develop a competency in quoting and proposal development for assigned solutions.? Become proficient in Draeger sales processes (Miller Heiman) and sales management tools (CRM, Compel, etc)? Interact with clinical / technical customer representatives throughout the sales process to determine how to best position the Draeger solution.? Provide sales support, product evaluations, presentations and account follow-up as required, based on the specific needs of the account.? Interface with other departments as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and timely follow-up to the customer issues.? Assist in maintaining all aspects of the territory's sales funnel as defined by the sales process and policy manual using the existing software systems.REQUIREMENTS:? BS/BA degree preferred; combination of education and experience acceptable.? Must have some prior experience in healthcare environment (ex. Healthcare sales support, marketing, education, service, etc)? Ability to describe clinical benefits of products to customers.? Strong problem solving, analytical and relationship building skills.? Ability to understand customer needs and translate into a business solution-consultative sale.? Strong computer skills - MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, quote software, CRM.? Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.? Capability to work within a matrix sales organization and drive accountability to meet assigned targets.? Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record of insurance purposes.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.U.S. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
National Math Consultant
Details: National Math Consultant: This position would be responsible for developing and delivering persuasive product presentations, informed in-services, specialized workshops and keynote addresses for K-12 Math programs and products.  Primary Accountabilities: -Develops persuasive product sales presentations and organizes presentations to address customer needs for key national accounts.-Develops informational product workshops and implementations for key national accounts.-Collaborates with Sales, Editorial, Marketing, and management on product development, sales messaging, competitive analysis, and identifying critical market needs.-Shares content and program-specific knowledge by creating and delivering Course Studies. -Maintains and extends professional knowledge in Math.-Collaborates in the development and turnkey training of product and sales presentations. About Houghton Mifflin HarcourtBoston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K?12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com.EOE
Principal Liaison Consultant - Various Locations
Details: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world?s largest publisher and distributor of children?s books and a leader in educational technology and children?s media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company?s Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.This is a 1099 contract opportunity.We are looking for Principal Liaisons to partner with Scholastic Book Fairs to support our mission of connecting kids to books they want to read. This consulting role will provide expertise, support and services with a focus on developing stronger and more meaningful relationships with school principals to continue to grow the outreach and quality of Scholastic Book Fairs. The main belief of this initiative is that when principals fully understand how Scholastic Book Fairs can help their school achieve their literacy, family engagement and fundraising goals, they will get more involved in the Book Fair and the power of the Book Fair experience will expand significantly.Objectives for the assignment include, but are not limited to:? Act as a regional educational expert and create strong, mutually beneficial, partnerships with principals and other educational leaders in assigned markets.? Host and facilitate Principal Exchange Networking Events and Professional Development workshops in assigned markets. The goal of this outreach is to increase awareness of the benefits that Scholastic Book Fairs provide to educators and ensure that principals in assigned markets understand and take advantage of our products and services. The number and specifics regarding events will be planned for in conjunction with the regional management team at the beginning of each season.? Lead the promotion and facilitation of the professional development workshops to educators in assigned markets.? Ensure that attendance goals are achieved for principal events and workshops through proactive networking and promotion.? Support the Scholastic Book Fairs regional management team with personal outreach and visits with the team to key schools and accounts. The goal of this outreach will be to support the school and SBF with business development with a focus on the creation of an annual literacy calendar that takes advantage of all of the benefits SBF has to offer. In addition, this will provide an opportunity for hands-on coaching and skill building for regional managers in the area of principal outreach.? Provide input on communications and marketing materials that are designed to reach principals and other educational leaders and provide input. Make suggestions for new tools and approaches to increase SBF effectiveness with principal outreach.? Participate actively in principal outreach opportunities including group meetings and planning sessions, such as Regional Season Kick-off meetings and Principals' Advisory Board meetings.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Senior Media Consultant -Seattle Loca
Details: Department:  # of openings:  1Job Description:   Summary: As the successful Senior Media Consultant candidate, you will report directly to the General Sales Manager and be responsible for the retention of revenue accounts as well as cross and up-selling new products and services to new and existing customers within a geographic territory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Achieving assigned sales targets of gross increase to existing customers Prospecting and developing relationships within a defined group of current revenue accounts Consulting with clients on business needs Developing innovative proposals and delivering strategic sales presentations Making actionable and insightful recommendations for new products, services and enhancements (product participation) Managing the top 10% of the divisions revenue Resolving sales and fulfillment issues Deliver annual quota of approximately 40% increase Produce Pipeline and Forecast reports as needed for management Supervision: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.