by Angela Copeland | Mar 14, 2016 | Job Posting
Robert Half (the recruiting company) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for one of their clients in Memphis, TN.
Here’s a little bit about the position:
Exciting opportunity for experienced Tax Manager CPA interested in CFO role for a highly-respected multinational corporation. This position requires a dynamic leader with at least 7 years public tax and audit experience at a large regional firm. Strong CPA candidates must have had responsibility over all accounting and tax matters for a major client for the firm. Heavy management and mentoring experience is also very important. If you are technically strong and would like to join an executive team that values initiative and imagination, please submit your resume to Jessica.Bernard@RobertHalf.com.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Robert Half website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 13, 2016 | Job Posting
Rhodes College is seeking a Digital Preservation and Scholarship (DPS) Project Manager in Memphis, TN.
The DPS Project Manager will be a member of our Digital Preservation and Scholarship (DPS) Team, which provides planning and support services for College programs and projects in the areas of innovative pedagogies, engaged scholarship, and digital preservation and access.
• Manage digital scholarship projects as a member of the team of Digital Preservation and Scholarship project managers;
• Provide technical support for projects, for example metadata schema design and implementation and repository administration;
• Supervise student teams involved in projects, and train/deploy student workers throughout the College to provide support (e.g. transcription, web application development, processing digital assets) for projects;
• Assess new and emerging tools, trends, and technologies for the team;
• Identify resources, vendors and/or partners to provide services for projects;
• Plan and develop outreach programming connected to the team’s digital collections and projects.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Rhodes College website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 12, 2016 | Job Posting
OppenheimerFunds is seeking a Vice President of Thought Leadership of Investments in New York, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Lead meetings with the Senior Investment Strategist and OppenheimerFunds Portfolio Managers to promote idea generation and to help to articulate OppenheimerFunds’ perspective on these topics.
- Identify high level trends changing the macro and investment landscape and develop thought leadership material for more sophisticated and institutional audiences
- Conduct independent analysis using analytical tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar Direct, Haver Analytics, and other tools to substantiate the firm’s views or to challenge the assumptions of the investment teams.
- Work with closely with integrated marketing to disseminate through primary distribution channels via various traditional and electronic media.
- Deliverables include investment strategy reports, blogs, longer-form papers and presentations.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the OppenheimerFunds website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 11, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column, Media
With the unusual job market we’ve been experiencing for years now, keeping an exit strategy in mind is a must. Do you have yours nailed down? If your exit strategy is dependent on hope and crossed fingers, it’s time to rethink things.
Ideally, you shouldn’t wait until signs of trouble to plan your next career move. At a minimum, when those signs appear, it’s time to move. In some industries, you may experience what’s known as a RPE – a “resume producing event.” It could come in the form of an intense company meeting, or other warning signs that your organization could be in trouble.
If you ignore these signs and wait, you become a sitting duck. You lose your power of negotiation because when you look for a new job, you have no choice but to find one. You’ve given up your leverage. Getting ahead of the game gives you increased negotiating power and the time to wait for the right opportunity.
Keep your resume up to date. You never know when the right opportunity could come along. Even if your job is great, wouldn’t you consider a job that offered twice the pay? You always want to be prepared because you never know what might happen. The other advantage is you don’t have to go back and remember important facts later. Keep track of them as they’re happening.
Participate in LinkedIn. If you only update your LinkedIn profile when you’re looking for a job, it’s a dead giveaway that something’s up. Keeping your LinkedIn profile continuously fresh can help to quiet suspicions.
Keep it quiet. It can be tempting to share that you’re looking for another job. Although you have good intentions, they can backfire. Worst case scenario, you can be walked out of the building when your news leaks. This takes your power away and reduces your timeline, so keep your lips sealed.
Stay connected with your old coworkers. When you start searching, you’ll need references from your previous employers. It’s important to keep in touch with your former managers, coworkers, and employees, so you’ll have a bank of folks to offer when it’s time to do a background check.
Taken inventory of your finances. If worst came to worst, would you be prepared to be unemployed for six months? For many job seekers, this timeline is a reality. Look closely at your finances to ensure you’ll be able to survive if you had to.
Leave on good terms. Give at least two weeks’ notice and keep your word. Think very carefully before you bash your boss in an exit interview. Put in your best work until your very last day.
Leaving can be a tough process. Many people look at changing jobs like a breakup or divorce. Do your best to be prepared, so you can walk toward a better situation rather than just running from a bad one. It will help you keep your peace of mind and it will give you negotiating power in your interview process.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 11, 2016 | Job Posting
The Red Cross is seeking a Division Disaster State Relationship Director in Austin, Texas. It can also be based in San Antonio, Texas.
At a state level and for multi regional purposes the Division Disaster State Relationship Director (DDSRD) serves as the primary interface with government entities (federal, state and local), organizations, and other leadership entities in the field of emergency services, disaster policy and operations, and community resiliency. The DDSRD ensures coordinated planning at the state level and with the FEMA regions.
The DDSRD operates as a part of the process called Align with Government, which is one of the (five pillar / three core) processes of the Disaster Management Cycle. Specific functions of this position include: Government Partnerships – State level.
The DDSRD works to perform these functions according to the direction provided by the Division Disaster Executive (DDE) and team leadership is provided by the Division Vice President (DVP). The position reports to the Division Disaster Executive and receives personnel development from the Division Disaster Executive.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Red Cross website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 11, 2016 | Job Posting
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Director of Faculty Affairs & Development in Memphis, TN.
The Director – Faculty Affairs & Development serves as the key administrative contact for Faculty Affairs & Development with responsibility for providing leadership for the operational, administrative, and ongoing development aspects of the office. Oversees the appointment, re-appointment and promotion process for faculty, adjunct faculty and visiting scientists. Maintains and manages relevant faculty policies, procedures, and documentation. Ensures a smooth and efficient pre-employment process and serves as the key partner with Chairs to facilitate the separation process. Oversees the administration of the Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee (FAPC) and the Executive Committee (EC). Responsible for the support and coordination of faculty meetings and special events and the St. Jude Standing Committees. Oversees the Faculty Affairs Office and staff with responsibility for the budget for recruitment and relocation. Engages others in positive and efficient manner to meet all needs for Faculty Affairs and Development within the Institution. Works collaboratively with Human Resources to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met. (RG)
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 10, 2016 | Job Posting
United Way is seeking a Vice President of Resource Development in Memphis, TN.
The VPRD will join a team under transition. In December 2014, UWMS welcomed a new CEO who is a well-respected local leader with high energy and commitment for taking the organization to new levels. Since this time, the Resource Development team has also been in transition and the new VPRD will inherit many new staff to the organization. At this stage of the evolution of UWMS and the RD team, the most qualified VP candidate will be a performance leader with proven skills to establish and lead the systems and protocols that inspire the achievement of the team’s activity and performance metrics. The VPRD will be expected to model best-in-class interpersonal skills among our donors and volunteers, and provide consistent, timely, and relevant coaching to the RD team.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the United Way website.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 10, 2016 | Job Posting
Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Director, Internal and Enterprise Communications in Dallas, TX.
This position provides strategic communication counsel to achieve leadership objectives and employee engagement across Kimberly-Clark’s internal and enterprise priorities, and major programs to drive business and function results (e.g., K-C Big 4, annual OGSIM priorities, strategic business plan, enterprise initiatives, change agendas, functional programs, enterprise meetings, etc.). This position builds employee pride, strengthens corporate brand reputation and is a culture champion.
Key customers for this position are the Global Senior Leadership Team, selected functional leaders, and Global Communications Leadership Team Members. The incumbent works closely with other Communications team members, enterprise, business, functional and regional leaders to align communication strategies, align and coordinate communication calendars and provide counsel and advice. The incumbent also leads and directs exceptional execution and implementation of internal functional and enterprise programs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kimberly-Clark website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 9, 2016 | Job Posting
The Guesthouse at Graceland is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage in Memphis, TN.
Opening in October 2016, we have begun our search for a seasoned Director of Food abd Beverage with experience in opening and managing the Food and Beverage function for a 4 Star Resort style property, the Guest House at Graceland! The newest and one of the largest Resort Style Hotels in Memphis, TN, our hotel will boast 450 guest rooms, 25,000 sqaure feet of meeting space, 4 outlets and large Amphitheater!
Reporting to the Vice President Managing Director and General Manager and the Vice President of Food and Beverage, Our Director of Food and Beverage will be responsible for achieving marketing, sales, profitability and quality service goals for the Food & Beverage Department for the Guesthouse at Graceland.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 9, 2016 | Job Posting
Nike is seeking a PMO Director for the Nike Technology Portfolio Delivery in Portland, Oregon.
As PMO Director, you will be the leader of our PMO team in our centralized Portfolio Delivery group within Nike Technology. The successful candidate will:
- Understand and articulate the value for business in project and portfolio management.
- Develop and implement an overall program management strategy and roadmap.
- Lead and develop a best in class PMO that establishes and executes effective PMO operating practices, empowering tools and standard processes across Technology to support successful program execution.
- Keep current of new developments in project management methodologies, agile practices, best practices, and industry standards.
- Benchmark and implement the most effective Technology project management practices.
- Responsible to provide regular reports to Technology senior leadership on the status and health of the Technology project portfolio.
- Continuously drive improvements of communication cadence and reporting status for Technology project portfolio.
- Create and drive adoption of project delivery metrics, trending, and analytics to ensure project health in the critical areas of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Use data to drive fact-based decision making within projects and the PMO.
- Provide direct program management for critical Technology initiatives.
- Provide consulting to project leaders, as necessary, to drive understanding and adoption of PMO processes.
- Recommend and implement corrective action across the Technology portfolio, as necessary, to improve program performance.
- Responsible to increase adoption of the global project portfolio management tool
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike website.
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