Career Opportunities

  • 01 May 2016 9:20 AM | Anonymous

    Finance & Insurance Training Consultant - Sacramento, CA / Travel 

    GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

    GP Sandy, a division of GP Strategies engages a wide variety of professionals to design and develop performance improvement/marketing programs for the Automotive OEMs.

    GP Sandy has needs nationwide for 15 F&I Trainers. You will work from a home office and travel throughout a regional territory of dealerships to deliver training. We are seeking trainers living within the metro areas of these market cities: Sacramento, CA; Detroit, MI; Columbus, OH; Grand Rapids, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO; Houston, TX; New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; or Newark, NJ

    F&I Training Specialist

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Follows and delivers proven training strategy as follows:
    • Interview / menu presentation
    • Proprietary menu online usage training
    • Role playing with F&I managers
    • Refining existing in-dealership F&I processes to increase effectiveness
    • Train service department on protection products as needed
    • Effective T/O processes to sales and F&I
    • Provide closes and closing expertise
    • Perform core competencies assessment
    • Conducts training courses in accordance with performance standards.
    • Responsible for protection product training in OEM dealerships, as dispatched
    • Conducts training for members of the OEM wholesale organization, as directed
    • Submits rosters, expense reports, and activity reports
    • Creates contact reports
    • Works with assigned personnel to develop training schedules.
    • Conducts Special Training assignments as required
    • Monitors dealership performance and follows up as needed
    • Provides ongoing (phone & live) counseling and coaching as needed
    • Builds and maintains relationships with OEM field staff
    • Possess a sense of urgency in completing tasks
    • Performs administrative duties in a timely manner
    • Maintains professional ethics at all times
    • Desire to continually increase computer literacy skills

    Required Qualifications

    • Retail automotive experience with substantial F&I experience
    • Minimum 10 years of automotive experience
    • In-depth knowledge of all aspects of in-dealership F&I department operations
    • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
    • Strong communication skills
    • Strong self-confidence to be a self-starter and can deal with new situations

    • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
    • Computer literacy, experience with Windows, MS Office
    • Organizational skills for proactively developing schedules
    • College degree strongly preferred

    Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

    Experience:  10

    Physical Requirements:  Home office based with 75%+ travel, frequent overnight travel required
    Fast paced environment

    This is a full time position with excellent benefits package

    GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

    Apply Now
  • 01 May 2016 9:05 AM | Anonymous

    Training Center Coordinator - Sacramento, CA

    PAY RANGE:  $61,896 - $77,370 + Bonus Opportunity

    CPS HR Consulting seeks an individual with organizational development/ training, adult program design, and administrative experience to coordinate activities for our Training Center.  The Training Center Coordinator will orchestrate the day to day administrative and operational functions under the general direction of the Training Manager.  The Coordinator will effectively communicate and build productive relationships with current and prospective clients to explore and assess organizational training needs; and with our team of trainers to make recommendations and implement effective solutions for training courses and operational improvements.

    TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

    n  In a fast paced environment work cooperatively with other Training Center staff on operational and administrative functions.

    n  Work with clients and prospective clients to outline the scope of training work, project timelines and cost estimates.

    n  Collaborate with trainers to design, develop, review, and evaluate curriculum.

    n  Review RFPs, prepare scopes of work, timelines, and cost estimates, and assist in finalizing bids and proposals.

    n  Prepare employment agreements, project notices, and monitor, complete and submit internal financial and accounting forms.  Process client billing documents and other related accounting documents.

    n  Coordinates and ensures execution of all phases of projects from planning, deadlines, to deliverables.

    n  Build effective relationships and rapport with clients and instructors in order to provide best practice training and development solutions.

    n  Analyze data and information, make recommendations, and implement effective solutions for further organizational success.

    n  Professionally represent the Training Center with clients, professional training associations, and related organizations.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree in HR, psychology, business administration, or organizational development with emphasis in training, or related field.  A combination of education and related experience, as outlined below, can substitute for the degree.

    EXPERIENCE: 

    Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of project management; professional guidelines, standards and principles of adult learning; operations and administration of training programs; and computer applications including the MS Office suite of products.  Experience in curriculum development is required.  Experience administering or developing E-Learning processes would be a bonus.

    THE ORGANIZATION:

    Spend your workweek making a difference.  CPS HR helps government agencies hire, develop, and promote the right people.  Our philosophy is to take care of our customers, take care of each other, and to take care of our company.  By succeeding at all three, we improve the quality of HR management in the public sector.

    Our generous benefits package includes paid time off, a variety of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, along with membership in the CalPERS retirement system.

    Application Process:

    Apply online at:  https://secure.cpshr.us/Jobs/JobListings.aspx

    Recruitment is open until 5/11/16


  • 27 Apr 2016 9:18 AM | Anonymous

    Trainer - Rancho Cordova, CA 

    This isn't HR. This is Human Capital at UnitedHealth Group. Here, you're expected and empowered to be your best, to grow and to develop your skills. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm) 

    The Trainer position is primarily responsible for the effective delivery of training programs across the organization.  Position will be responsible for delivering operations specific training, such as Billing, Collections and Customer Service within the revenue cycle of Patient Financial Services.  Direct/indirect involvement with the design process of training materials will also be included in the Training Delivery-Operational function. 

    This specific role will focus primarily on the effective delivery of back-end revenue cycle process trainings. The ideal candidate for this position will bring either training experience, or experience working with and coaching others on the revenue cycle process. 

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Prepare for and Support Effective Facilitation; Maintain and apply knowledge of facilitation best practices

    • Conduct appropriate preparation to ensure full understanding of training content and objectives prior to delivery

    • Collaborate with appropriate resources (e.g., instructional designers, business partners, SME’s, business leadership) to facilitate development of appropriate learning objectives and curricula

    • Set appropriate expectations for all applicable stakeholders

    • Identify, understand, apply, and prepare the appropriate training technology to ensure effective learning

    • Leverage Subject Matter Experts as needed to ensure that appropriate learning content is accurate and current

    • Review the established facilitation approach and verify that it meets the learning styles and needs of the audience

    • Ensure that logistics of the learning environment are completed and in place

    • Ensure that delivered training (including vendor training) complies with learning objectives and meets organizational needs

    • Comply with all required policies, regulations and procedures applicable to the learning process

    • Identify and adapt to the learning styles of the audience during the facilitation process

    • Demonstrate appropriate teaching method, style and pace to optimize learning, adopting different delivery approaches/mechanisms as needed

    • Ensure/provide training coordination/support to facilitate delivery of effective training (e.g., room coordination, supplies/materials, enrollments, scheduling)

    • Apply a learner-centric approach to promote engagement and active participation by all learners

    • Maintain an interactive, engaging and collaborative learning environment.

    • Provide end user and train the trainer sessions for new hire and systems training

    • Facilitate training using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, team exercises, group discussions, lectures, etc.

    • Participate on special projects as needed

    • Function effectively in a team, maintaining positive working relationships with peers

    • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations to drive improvements

    Requirements

    To be considered for this position, applicants need to meet the qualifications listed in this posting.

    Required Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent

    • 2 or more years of experience in Training, Learning and Development or a related field

    • Experience delivering trainings, facilitating meetings, or public speaking

    • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and/or projects

    • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills

    • Comfort delivering presentations to multiple levels of employees and leadership

    • Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including  Work and Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook

    • Travel 25% or greater as needed to deliver trainings

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 2+ years of Revenue Cycle experience, Healthcare Industry, specifically central business office operations

    • Familiarity with:  MS4, SMS, EDM, Artiva, SSI, CA, eFR, MRT, Meditech and Cerner software

    • Experience working within a large matric organizations with international business partners

    • Experience as a quality analyst or coach

    • Prior experience supporting claims, insurance, and/or medical billing organizations

    • Training Certification

    • Experience with principles and methods for curriculum and training design

    • Experience with measurement and evaluation methods (Kirkpatrick levels 1 & 2)

    • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge skills

                                   


    Health care isn't just changing. It's growing more complex every day. ICD10 replaces ICD9. Affordable Care adds new challenges and financial constraints. Where does it all lead? Hospitals and health care organizations continue to adapt, and we are a vital part of their evolution. And that's what fueled these exciting new opportunities.

    Optum360 is a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum to combine our unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group, we'll leverage all our resources to bring financial clarity and a full suite of revenue management services to health care providers nationwide.

    If you're looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

    Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.


    UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

    Apply Now

  • 22 Apr 2016 8:44 AM | Anonymous
    8 Month Contract Instructional Designer - San Francisco

     

     Top Skills: 
    *Able to present technical concepts in a clear and concise manner 
    *Able to coordinate and communicate with a variety of SMEs 
    *A self-starter that is not afraid to ask questions or suggest improvements 

    Global Training & Certification team, you will design and develop Technical Architect training which addresses the growing salesforce.com user base. As a Curriculum Developer for the Salesforce CRM Applications, you will play a key role in designing and developing classroom and online courses for our employees, partners, and customer community. You will work with subject-matter experts across the company, Curriculum Architects, and instructors to build courses that meet clearly defined learning objectives, reach multiple audiences, take advantage of learning technologies, and build powerful learning solutions that combine solid design, rapid development, and creative delivery. 

    Objectives: 
    • Develop course content for instructor led classroom and web-delivered training. Work with instructors to ensure successful delivery by a worldwide instructor team.
    • Participate in the certification program as a subject-matter expert and writer. 
    • Produce quality course material including: design documents, student materials, presentation slides, instructor guides, job aids, lab instructions and workbooks, assessments and certification questions, lab setup guides and course descriptions using the salesforce.com standard development process and templates. 
    • Participate in team development projects, utilizing peer review and project management skills to drive timely completion of training products. 
    • Produce and release the course material. Insure proper quality eLearning product delivery. 

    Required Experience/Skills: 
    • Minimum 3-5 years as a Curriculum Developer in a software or technology company, including content for technical and end user audiences. Preferred experience with end user applications requiring administration. 
    • Experience with structured writing techniques and modular content development processes preferred. 
    • Proven ability to meet project timelines with quality results. 
    • Track record of innovation in developing training solutions with a portfolio of projects for various audiences. 
    • Record of effective collaboration in working with product development organizations, as well as internal technical support, consulting and other customer facing resources. 
    • Experience managing course development projects including scoping resource and timeline requirements and driving project plans. 
    • Proven ability to design and develop successful instructor led courses. 
    • Ability to perform all phases of curriculum development (research, planning, writing, organizing, managing, review cycles) 
    • Use of standard publishing tools (Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat) 
    • Bachelor’s degree 

    Preferred Experience/Skills: 
    • Experience with: 
    ? Rapid Development Elearning tools (Articulate Studio, Captivate, Camtasia) 
    ? Virtual (instructor led, web based) classroom course development and delivery 
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) industry, with particular expertise in Service or Sales organizations. 
    • Agile (SCRUM) development methodology 
    • Solid understanding of Internet technologies, browser technologies and On Demand business models. 
      

    ........................................................................................

    SYLVIA CORONADO TALENT MANAGER
    D 415.284.3062 T 415.357.0900 F 206.682.5830

  • 14 Apr 2016 9:28 PM | Anonymous

    Instructional/Web Designer - Oakland, CA 

    Location: Oakland, CA

    Address: 1111Franklin St

    Contact: Jeff Korec

    Email: jeff.korec@ucop.edu

    Open Until Filled

    DESCRIPTION:

    Our Systemwide HR team is searching for a talented Instructional Designer/ Web Designer to help create compelling, web based training courses and web portals that will be used throughout the University of California system. Using our SumTotal Learning Management System, UC provides over 70,000 courses to more than 300,000 active users per year. You will be responsible for developing systemwide content for delivery in the LMS, and your work will span our entire organization; 10 academic campuses, 5 health systems, and the Office of the President. In this role you will use your strong skills in instructional design, course design, and web design to create compelling on-line experiences that support and enhance learning throughout the organization. You will also maintain existing course content, and work with large user groups to assure their success in the use of our Learning Management System. 

    Additionally, you will be responsible for web portal design and content management for our Systemwide Talent Management organization. The background you will bring will be advanced level on-line course and web design, experience with enterprise level learning management systems, experience with end to end course and web design, and strong skills working with business leaders in all areas to translate learning goals and objectives into compelling on-line instruction. You will have critical skills in web portal design, creation, and maintenance, including rich content and interactive features. This is a great opportunity to use cutting edge technology and solutions to support enterprise wide learning and talent management in one of the premier learning institutions in the world!

    For more information, go to:

    jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59368

     

     

  • 08 Apr 2016 1:41 PM | Anonymous

     Program Director in Education - Berkeley, CA

    RECRUITMENT PERIOD

    OPEN DATE: March 24th, 2016
    NEXT REVIEW DATE: April 7th, 2016 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
    FINAL DATE: April 29th, 2016 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

    DESCRIPTION

    $58,152 (step 10) - $75,516 (step 21) (100% Full time Equivalent)
    Closing Date: Open until Filled
    Job Number: JPF01012

    UC Berkeley Extension, the continuing education division of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UC Berkeley Extension serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year. Extension's value-added service is an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online and international students; and improve the workforce.

    The Program Director in Education (Continuing Educator I) develops and manages courses, contracts and curricula for educators, counselors, and other professionals. The Program Director is also responsible for developing new and innovative programming areas. The Program Director is a 12-month annual term appointment, renewable contingent on funding and positive performance. This is not a teaching position. The Program Director reports to the Director of the Department of Humanities and Education.

    This position is anticipated to start on May 24, 2016.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Develop new partnerships and program areas:
    Build relationships with campus departments and with partner universities abroad. Use insights gained to develop new programming areas, new certificates, and new short-term programs.

    Cultivate new relationships with universities, and explore new international markets.

    Program oversight and administration:
    Maintain academic quality of the programs. The portfolio consists of: teaching credential programs in Adult Education and Career Technical Education; professional courses for educators; and the Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning.

    Plan, develop, implement and revise existing courses and curricula to meet the audience needs {e.g. credit and noncredit courses, short courses, certificate programs, professional sequences).

    Independently plan new and repeat course offerings each term and secure their academic approval. Review student evaluations and periodically visit courses to evaluate course content, instructor performance and administrative service support. Make changes in course and/or certificate content, methodology and instructors where needed.

    Develop new online courses to expand the program portfolio.

    Recruitment and Orientation:
    Recruit, evaluate, and renew qualified instructors and secure their academic approval. Meet with instructors and advisory groups, as needed, regarding course and program-related issues. Work closely with colleagues and program coordinators in the implementation course offerings and in achieving programmatic goals.

    Financial Administration:
    Produce an annual budget and ensure successful financial performance for the portfolio. Establish individual course and program budgets each term in consultation with the Department Director. Periodically analyze and monitor revenue, expenditures and budgets and make adjustments to achieve budgetary goals. In consultation with the Director, negotiate instructor compensation and other course related expenses.

    Student Advising and Outreach:
    Serve as credential analyst. Design and maintain an advising framework for students. Work with Program Coordinator to offer front-line advising. Counsel students about the curriculum. Resolve any student or instructor issues as they occur.

    Marketing:
    Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Services department to create marketing strategies for all programs. Write web, catalog, brochure and/or promotional copy. Develop a social media strategy to maintain a strong community for prospective students, current students, and partners.

    REQUIRED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: (At time of application)
    * A minimum of three years' experience developing curricula and overseeing educational programs.
    * Experience with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which includes understanding the way the CTC reviews teacher training programs like Extension's and accredits them every seven years.
    * Understanding of state policy regarding teaching and credentials.

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Required by start date)
    * Demonstrated ability to achieve financial results in a highly competitive self-supporting environment.
    * Demonstrated ability to form successful relations with instructors, campus departments, and professional associations.
    * An ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
    * Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
    * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    * A graduate degree in education, humanities, or related field.
    * Teaching experience.

    Diversity Statement:
    The school/department is interested in candidates who have an understanding of the barriers facing women and people of color in higher education.

    Family Friendly Statement:
    The University offers a comprehensive benefits package and number of policies and programs are in place to support employees as they balance work and family.

    The Campus Community:
    * The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/Nondi scrimAffirmAct.
    * We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.
    * This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a criminal background check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
    * For more information about UC Berkeley Extension, please visit: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu.

    To Apply:
    Go to http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01012. Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please provide three names of references along with contact information at time of application. Please submit your materials as PDF documents. Applicants' basic qualifications will be assessed at time of application. Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalists. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters. This position Is open until filled. Contact Lisa Fuller, HR Manager at lfuller@berkeley.edu for further information.

    JOB LOCATION

    Berkeley, CA

    REQUIREMENTS

    Documents

    *

    Curriculum Vitae
    *

    Cover Letter

    References

    3 references required (contact information only)

    HOW TO APPLY

    * Create an ApplicantID

    * Provide required information and documents

    * If any, provide required reference information

     

     

  • 08 Apr 2016 9:21 AM | Anonymous

    Sales Training Manager - Sunnyvale, CA 

    Description

    Intuitive Surgical, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System, is seeking a talented and experienced Sales Training Manager in our Sunnyvale, CA offices. Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority

    Primary Function of Position
    The Sales Training Manager is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum for all sales training initiatives for our global sales force. The Sales Training Manager reports to the Director of Sales Training and collaborates closely with Senior Sales leadership, Marketing and various training partners to create a training strategy to improve the knowledge and skills of the Intuitive Surgical global sales force.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Training Management:
    ? Routine assessment of sales force for knowledge, capabilities and skills
    ? Develops initiatives and programs to address prioritized needs
    ? Creates agenda, curricula and training materials and agendas for global ISI sales team
    ? Collaborate closely with sales leadership, marketing, sales operations, professional education, indirect training, HR and other departments to address global sales training needs
    ? Collaborate with professional education for clinical and technical content development
    ? Creates written, video-based, and sales education content
    ? Presentation and delivery of sales focused content during new hire training (CAST) and other sales training programs
    ? Collaborate with Learning & Technology Specialist to execute e-learning initiatives
    ? Create and deliver instructor-led, self-led, in-person and remote curricula
    ? Support Director of Sales Training with onboarding new sales training staff
    Clinical and Technical Expertise:
    ? Thorough understanding of all da Vinci Surgical System Platforms and key propositions, including instruments & accessories and advanced technologies
    ? Educate personnel to conduct customer in-services on the da Vinci Surgical Systems, instruments & accessories and advanced technologies
    ? Presentation and delivery of clinical and technical content during new hire training (CAST) and other sales training programs
    ? Demonstrates understanding of four key specialties: general surgery, colorectal surgery, gynecologic surgery, thoracic surgery and urologic surgery

    Requirements

    Core Competencies, Skills and Experience Requirements


    ? 5+ years of Sales or Sales Management experience, preferably in medical device field
    ? 1-2+ years of Training or Training Management experience preferred
    ? Excellent oral and written communication skills
    ? Proficiency in MS office

    Education and Training Requirements
    ? B.A./B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Healthcare Management preferred
    ? Master’s Degree or equivalent training experience a plus

    Job Information
    • Location: Sunnyvale, California, 94086-5301, United States
    • Job ID: 27798628
    • Posted: April 7, 2016
    • Position Title:Sales Training Manager
    • Company Name:Intuitive Surgical
    • Job Function:Sales Training/Sales Enablement, Training Delivery
    • Entry Level:No
    • Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) preferred?:No
    • Job Type:Full Time
    • Industry:Healthcare
    • Min Education:4 Year Degree
    • Min Experience:3-5 Years
    • Required Travel:0-10%

    Apply Now

  • 08 Apr 2016 9:19 AM | Anonymous

    Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Learning and Education - Foster City, CA 

    Specific Responsibilities

    Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and
    helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of
    people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

    Clinical Operations Learning & Education (L&E) is responsible for designing, developing, and executing training and continuing education programs for Clinical Operations as well as broader Development Operations audiences. These activities include new hire onboarding, training curricula management, business systems training support and GCP related process/activity-based training. In partnership with Clinical Research, Medical Affairs and Development Operations functions, L&E ensures that all Clinical Operations associates have knowledge to perform their job functions in accordance with all applicable SOPs, company policies and regulatory guidelines to provide timely delivery of high quality clinical data to support global registration and commercialization of Gilead’s products.

    Essential Duties and Job Functions

    • Provides leadership and organization and instructional design experience for the successful management of training programs. 
    • Contributes to the strategic vision of the learning and education department. 
    • Recruits, hires, mentors, and manages direct reports and support their professional development, including the development of new managers
    • Initiates and participates in leading departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.
    • Conducts needs assessment to determine knowledge and behavioral changes needed to improve operational efficiencies and procedural compliance.
    • Must possess a proven ability to effectively communicate instructional design and organizational concepts to stakeholders 
    • Responsible for oversight and strategic direction and implementation across a number of projects to ensure learning programs are developed to meet timelines and objectives through close partnership with parties involved both inside and outside of the company.
    • Initiates continuous efforts in reviewing and identifying best practices among therapeutic areas and study teams and enforcing standardization from a learning perspective.
    • Manages teams to ensure deployment of resources. 
    • Must meet all requirements for Manager, Learning and Education position and have demonstrated proficiency in all relevant areas.
    Requirements

    Knowledge, Experience and Skills

    • Manages external training vendors including budget management and timely delivery of content.

    • Designs, develops, and executes training programs.
    • Delivers training as needed.
    • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills, and ability to lead multifunctional teams, ability to manage staff, and mentor junior staff is required.
    • Demonstrated excellence in complex project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities is required. 
    • Experience managing cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports.
    •  Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of clinical trials is required.
    •  Experience with presentations before executive staff.
    • 12+ years of experience and a BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline (10+ with a MA)
    •  8+ years of experience in training programs 

    As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

    For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘EEO is the Law’ poster.

    Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

    Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

    Apply Now

  • 08 Apr 2016 9:16 AM | Anonymous

    Parks and Recreation Business Manager - West Sacramento, CA

     Close Date: Apr 25, 2016
    Salary: $7,455.00 - $9,060.00 Monthly

    Final Filing Date: This recruitment will close upon receipt of 125 qualified applications or 5:00 p.m., April 25, 2016, whichever occurs first. This recruitment may close without notice.

    DEFINITION: The Parks and Recreation Business Manager performs a variety of high level administrative and research tasks for the Parks and Recreation Department and may supervise staff. The Parks and Recreation Business Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives administrative direction from the Director of Parks and Recreation; may exercise direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional, technical and/or administrative support staff.

    CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a single, management level position that exercises a broad range of authority over high level administrative functions. The position reports to the Director of Parks and Recreation and provides direct assistance on a variety of tasks and programs inherent to the effective and efficient operation of the Parks and Recreation Department. The position provides supervision to assigned staff. The specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the department.


    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


     

    · Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises administrative and business activities of the department.


     

    · Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.


     

    · Keeps abreast of laws, regulations and rules pertaining to activities and programs of the department.


     

    · Coordinates a variety of activities within the Parks and Recreation Department, other city departments, public agencies, and private and non-profit entities including but not limited to serving as the city lead for the coordination of special events.


     

    · Assigns work activities, projects and programs and monitors work flow.


     

    · Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.


     

    · Conducts complex surveys and studies, compiles and analyzes results and presents findings and recommendations to the Director of Parks and Recreation.


     

    · Serves as the lead in the development of grant applications for the department.


     

    · Develops, implements and evaluates special programs and projects.


     

    · Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding major policies and procedures.


     

    · Prepares or supervises the preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence and special studies including, but not limited to, the Parks Master Plan and related planning documents


     

    · Assists with the development and monitoring of the department’s budget, including analyzing trends, cost recovery, determining variances and recommending measures to improve cost effectiveness.


     

    · Makes presentations to the City Council, boards and commissions and community groups.


     

    · Participates in the selection, training, supervision, evaluation and discipline of assigned staff.


     

    · Assists with the monitoring of city and departmental work plans.


     

    · Responds to difficult citizen inquiries and complaints.


     

    · Represents the department and the city at a variety of meetings.


     

     


    Ideal Candidate:

     

    QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of organization and public administration; modern developments; applicable federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; budgetary systems and procedures; and statistics and quantitative analytic techniques. Skill in: Planning, managing, organizing, coordinating and directing a wide variety of activities; analyzing, writing and reviewing staff reports and recommendations; supervising, training, evaluating and disciplining assigned staff; preparing and administering budgets; gathering and analyzing data; interpreting rules and regulations; working independently; understanding, interpreting and applying complex guidelines; creative and pragmatic problem solving; communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establishing and maintaining cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

     

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, economics, recreation administration or related field. Experience: Eight (8) years of full time increasingly responsible experience in a public or private administrative capacity including two (2) years in a management position. A graduate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the overall general experience but not the management experience.

     

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license.

     


    Benefits:

     

    SALARY AND BENEFITS:

    Annual Salary: $89,460—$108,720

    Monthly Salary:  $7,455—$9,060

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance:  The City provides a cafeteria plan for the purchase of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance in the amount of $950 per month. Participation in the City’s long-term disability plan is voluntary.

    Leave Time: Employees receive 10 set holidays and 3.5 floating holidays. The City has a standard vacation accrual schedule based on tenure. Employees receive 12 days of sick leave per year, accrued on a monthly basis. The Parks & Recreation Business Manager is designated as exempt and receives 80 hours of management leave per fiscal year.

    Deferred Compensation and 401(a) Money Purchase Plan: The City contributes 1.5% of base salary to a 401(a) Money Purchase Plan. Voluntary contribution to one of the City’s 457 plans is available.

    Retirement: CalPERS 2% @ 60 or 2% @ 62 plan, depending upon the employee’s status with CalPERS at the time of employment.

    Social Security / Medicare: The City does not participate in Social Security, but does participate in Medicare.

    Bilingual Pay: A 5% pay premium for employees possessing and utilizing bilingual skills on duty. (Qualification determined through testing procedures.)

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  • 08 Apr 2016 9:14 AM | Anonymous

    Training Manager - Sacramento, CA

     At Kids Care Dental we want kids to be excited about visiting the dentist and all of the wonderful people they will meet when they visit our offices. Working with kids should be fun and we believe that a happy, culture focused, team oriented approach is infectious. We want people that other people love to be around. We are looking for the "best of the best" with great personality and a desire to grow and have an impact!

    Kids Care Dental offers competitive compensation and incentive bonus programs. In addition, employees have the opportunity to participate in excellent benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending, AFLAC, paid time off and paid holidays.

    The Role

    The Training Manager is responsible for improving the productivity of Kids Care employees and supporting practices and speciality departments to ensure they meet Kids Care standards.  The Training Manager will manage the development, coordination and presentation of training and development programs for all employees.  The Training Manager will work closely with Company leaders to assess company-wide developmental needs and drive training initiatives to meet those needs as well as identify and arrange suitable training solutions for employees.  This position will actively search, creatively design and implement effective methods to educate, enhance and recognize performance via a number of mediums. 

     

    The Essential Job Elements

    • Partner with operations to deliver training plans that cover the mechanics of our business, culture and service beliefs
    • Develop, implement and maintain a Standard Operating Procedure Manual
    • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to determine additional training and development priorities
    • Collaborate with Company leaders to develop job-specific training for non-clinical departments
    • Other duties as assigned

     

    Skills & Requirements

    Desired Profile/Background

    • Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or related field
    • Minimum five years experience in dental with two years experience in a management or training role
    • Experience in developing training materials and operational processes
    • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Dentrix
    • Strong interpersonal and team work skills
    • Ability to take initiative and a strong sense of personal accountability
    • Passion for learning and development and what they can bring to an organization
    • Professional attitude, ability to travel frequently, and work in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
    • Ability to think outside the box

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