by Angela Copeland | Jul 8, 2016 | Job Posting
United Way is seeking a President / CEO in North Little Rock, AR.
The Heart of Arkansas United Way is currently seeking applications for the President/Chief Executive Officer position.
The President/CEO provides strategic leadership to ensure that the mission and vision are well understood, that financial resources are appropriate for that mission, community needs are effectively identified, and that the organizational message is communicated consistently.
The President/CEO serves as the symbol of the organization and is committed to providing the highest quality services and sound financial operations; working in collaboration with others in the communities served; and assuring the agency is a recognized leader and model for social change through is community investments and programs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the United Way website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 7, 2016 | Job Posting
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate is seeking a Managing Regional Vice President in Denver, CO.
The primary goal of the Franchise Sales team is to grow brand market share. We are currently looking for a Managing Regional Vice President (MRVP), Franchise Sales for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate for the Western part of the United States. The successful candidate will manage and lead their regionally based sales team to drive increased market share for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate within a designated sales area. Through day-to-day management of the sales team, the MRVP will lead, assist and coach their assigned Franchise Sales Directors with identifying, cultivating, managing and closing conversion sales opportunities and also merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities for both existing franchisees and our company owned operations alike.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 7, 2016 | Job Posting
Duke University is seeking a Director of International Development Programs in Durham, NC.
Director, International Development Programs Duke University Development Office Occupational Summary Plan and implement an international advancement program that reflects and builds upon changing alumni patterns, emerging fundraising potential, and the university’s strategic priorities globally. Manage the international advancement agenda and travel for the university’s senior leadership. Reports to the Senior Assistant Vice President, University Development. The areas of responsibility for this position are Europe and Latin America.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Duke website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 6, 2016 | Job Posting
Oklahoma City Community College is seeking a Vice President for Academic Affairs in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer of the College. This senior administrative position provides executive leadership for the College’s educational programs and serves as a key advisor to the President.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the OKCCC website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 6, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column
Life lessons seem hard to grasp onto at first, yet so obvious once you get them. I recently spoke with a former client who completely transformed his career. He went from working in a university in administration to working in corporate strategy at a Fortune 500 company. I asked, “Looking back, how have you changed the most in the last few years?”
He said something I wasn’t expecting. He said, “I learned not to pay so much attention to the rules.” This philosophy has not only changed the way he looks at work, but also the way he makes choices in his personal life.
In life, and in our job search, we often pay attention to the constraints put on us by others. They’re rules that seem so clear and concrete when we’re obeying them. They’re there to protect us and to guide us.
For example, how many times have you skipped over a job posting you could do because you didn’t meet the minimum requirements? You could easily apply, but you know it would be a big waste of time.
What would you think if you knew that many employers don’t really care about minimum job requirements? It’s true! Ask a hiring manager what they would prefer: an experienced employee with a bad attitude, or an inexperienced employee who they really like. Most of the time, they’ll pick the inexperienced person. After all, most job functions are fairly common sense and can be taught. What can’t be taught is work ethic and a positive attitude.
Have you ever thought of applying for graduate school, but you didn’t because your test scores are too low, or you’ve already missed the application deadline?
What would you say if you knew that universities don’t always hold to their application deadlines and test score recommendations? It depends on the school, of course. But, if there’s something special about your background and the university has an open spot or two in their incoming class of students, there’s a good bet they will entertain your application – especially if you call or make an in person visit.
Have you ever stayed at a job you hated because it seemed like the right thing to do?
We’re often taught that staying at one company for years is the only way to go. It’s the responsible thing to do. But, in today’s workplace, a diverse work history is valued.
Reflecting on “breaking the rules,” I can see examples of how I broke the rules in my own career. I moved cross country (twice) to study. I switched my career path three times. I have quit on more than one occasion with no new job lined up. Every time, I was told that I shouldn’t or couldn’t do it. But, I did, and it worked out.
In life, and in our careers, we’re often the biggest barrier to our own success. Once you decide that the rules don’t matter so much, you’ll find that things become much, much easier.
Angela Copeland is CEO and founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 6, 2016 | Job Posting
Ronald McDonald House Charities is seeking a Vice President of Operations in Rochester, NY.
The Vice President of Operations has responsibility to provide leadership and oversight of the family services programs for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester. This includes the Westmoreland House, the House within the Hospital at Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at GCH as well as new programs that develop at other community locations. The Vice President will also provide oversight of our Household Sale and our volunteer program. The VP will also provide strategic leadership for internal long range strategic operational needs. The activities of this position require commitment of some evening and weekend hours
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Ronald McDonald House website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 5, 2016 | Job Posting
Special Olympics is seeking a Senior Director – Global Health Programs in Washington, DC.
Description:
· Lead all annual operational planning efforts for the health program and co-lead multi-year strategic planning efforts. At certain intervals, this may include conducting stakeholder meetings to identify priorities, programming, indicators, and targets;
· Oversee implementation of operational plans for Health to fulfill the targets laid out in the strategic and annual operational plans, as well as in approved proposals to major funders of the program.
· Lead a global team of headquarters and regional staff in implementing annual plans, including 3 direct report staff (Director of Healthy Athletes, Director of Healthy Communities, Department Manager/Administrator) 13 indirect reports, functional indirect supervision of staff in other departments funded by the Health Department budget, and a team of 13 part time Global Clinical Advisors.
o This includes direct or indirect supervision, as well as recruitment, hiring, training, running staff meetings and ensuring strong team communication, fostering professional development, recognition, and mentoring responsibilities and ensuring that each team member can contribute meaningfully to the department’s (and SOI’s) goals;
o This also includes close collaboration with regional teams to set realistic programmatic targets that contribute towards SOI’s global targets for health , to select and support Special Olympics Programs to implement activities, and document local activities and expenditures;
o Finally, this includes monitoring and reporting of activities and supporting the health team in achieving targets, while balancing new and sometimes conflicting priorities;
· Work with Finance to develop and oversee the health department cash and in-kind budget, ensure that funds are fully spent in compliance with donor intent and SOI financial policies and procedures, and ensure timely and complete reporting to funders of current programming;
· Collaborate with the Global Development and Government Relations (GDGR), Research & Development (R&D), and Global Clinical Advisor teams, as well as outside partners as appropriate, to engage and train governments and NGOs in providing inclusive policies, funding, and programming for those with ID. This includes:
o Co-developing and implementing a strategy for creating a tipping point in which people with intellectual disabilities have the same access to, and quality of, health care and wellness prevention services as others in their countries;
o assisting in the identification, engagement, training and consulting of key health influencers;
o leading cross functional integration team meetings to monitor progress and identify areas for collaboration and support;
· Provide operational support to the Healthy Athletes and Healthy Communities team, for instance, providing direct oversight of key Healthy Communities that are of strategic importance or where a high level of diplomacy is required;
· Collaborate with the R&D team to implement quality assurance and evaluation activities and make evidence-based programmatic improvements, bring new programming in development to scale; and support internal and external dissemination of evidence-based practices and innovative approaches;
· Collaborate with the Communications team to improve internal communications, raise awareness among the international community about the health needs of people with ID, and better capture and share promising Special Olympics Program practices with Headquarters and with other Programs in the field;
· Support the Games Organizing Committees for major events, such as World and Regional Games, in implementing health and research programming at these events.
· Support proposal development and represent Special Olympics to potential partners and steward relationships with current partners
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Special Olympics website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 5, 2016 | Job Posting
StubHub is seeking a Chief of Staff to President in San Francisco, CA.
The Chief of Staff to the President (“the COS”) is a critically important role, enabling the President to work most effectively with internal and external stakeholders and fulfill his commitments to StubHub and eBay. This is not an administrative role; it is highly strategic and facilitative one that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active, behind-the-scenes role. As the President’s ‘trusted counsel’, the role requires a highly- resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and strong analytical skills.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the StubHub website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Teach for America is seeking a Senior Vice President, Regional Sales Representative.
The charge of the Regional Operations team is to foster the individual and collective leadership of Executive Directors and Board Chairs, alongside senior leaders across the organization, in pursuit of maximizing Teach For America’s contributions in communities. Specifically, in addition to supporting Executive Directors through situational leadership, we also:
- partner with boards to attract, hire, and retain EDs;
- foster a community of love and excellence among our EDs, by operationalizing our core values alongside regional boards and the national organization;
- facilitate rigorous learning and collaboration among regional leadership, boards, and the national organization; and build the conditions and infrastructure for regions to live into our commitments of autonomy, accountability, and affiliation.
There are four Regional Field Executives, who own portfolios of regions, collectively responsible for 53 urban and rural communities (that support new cohorts of corps members and a growing base of alumni who are committed to educational justice for every child). Our team is the link between our local regions and the national organization. Regional Field Executives help Executive Directors, their staff, and their regional boards work with districts, local leaders, and alumni to set the vision and direction for Teach For America in their community. We work to create the conditions and peer to peer learning that enables the sharing of best practices among regions, between our regional and national teams, and with external partners.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Teach for America website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column, Media
I hope you’re having a really wonderful 4th of July weekend. Hopefully, you are spending it with loved ones — and have at least three days off of work!
Speaking of work and Independence Day, here are a few tips on how to hang onto your career independence.
- Always be networking – Never take the power of networking for granted. Despite how old you may be or how many contacts you may have, there’s no excuse not to network. Networking is the #1 way job seekers find new jobs.
- Continue to learn – One of the biggest career mistakes people often make is not keeping their skill set up to date. You never know when you may need to move to a new company. In order to be able to do this, keep learning. Always.
- Don’t tell them you’re looking – When you tell your boss you’re looking, you take away your own power. It’s not unheard of for a company to fire an employee because they’ve learned the person is looking for a new job.
- Save – What would happen if you had enough money in an emergency savings account to last you six months or a year? How nice would it be to go in to work every day because you want to, not because you have to?
- Keep fixed expenses low – If you want to retain your independence, one way you can do it is by keeping your fixed expenses at a reasonable level. I’m talking about the amount you may pay for your rent or mortgage, for your car, and any other expense that you are required to pay every single month. If you keep these low, it’s easier to tighten your belt when things get rough.
- Pursue other interests – One of the fastest ways you can get pigeon holed into a particular role is to not pursue anything else. Keep your interests diversified, and you’ll keep your options open.
- Keep your cool – The more you can go with the flow and keep your cool, the more likely you are to be liked at work. And, the more you’re liked, the more control you have over whether or not you’ll be sticking around in the future.
- Follow the rules – Following the rules can ensure your employer doesn’t have a good reason to get rid of you. But, first you’ve got to know the rules. Be sure to review your employee handbook and pay close attention to rules around social media. Following the rules leaves you in control.
- Switch companies from time to time – This can seem counter intuitive, but by finding a new job every three to five years will increase your salary, diversify your network, and will strengthen your skill set. This will give you more choices over time.
Maintaining your career independence will empower you to make the choice of where you work. Even on bad days, you’ll still have hope for the future — because you know you’re in control of your own destiny.
I wish you the very best Independence Day!
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
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