by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Online Course Delivery Coordinator
US-REMOTE-DC
USA-Remote (Any)
US-REMOTE-NC
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition Id: Requisition – 2022202221
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Full vaccination is currently defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster doses are not required at this time.
FHI 360 designs and implements academic, professional, cultural, and youth exchange programs for students and emerging leaders around the world. The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers professional development opportunities to foreign English teachers and other professionals through virtual exchange components that build mutual understanding, including online courses, webinars, and a Community of Practice (CoP). Are you looking to grow your project management and leadership skills? If you have experience with online program enrollment management for an international audience of learners, you may be the ideal candidate to fill this role and complement our team of professionals committed to improving English language acquisition worldwide.
Essential Job Functions (Job Summary):
The Program Officer II reports to the Project Director and collaborates with project teams and the Office of English Language Programs (OELP) to coordinate OPEN’s online course delivery activities. The Course Delivery Coordinator supervises enrollment management tasks, monitors partner agreements, analyzes enrollment and completion data and contributes to reports, and supports program planning and proposal development.
Accountabilities:
Programmatic Management/Support
- Leads support activities, guiding Program and Technical Assistants to ensure that approaches align with proposed retention and support strategies. Leads weekly meetings to review calendars, work plans and upcoming tasks.
- Designs procedures for managing technical and participant support requests.
- Develops or provides input on calendars, work plans and RACIs incorporating nomination, registration, orientation, and course start and end dates for four terms per year.
- Coordinates backend administration of enrollment management workflows in the OPEN portal: opens and closes terms and sets top-level allocations. Monitors nomination progress in collaboration with OELP.
- Contributes input on improvements to OPEN systems or the development of new workflows and reporting capabilities in collaboration with project team. Maintains user guides.
- Analyzes enrollment data for internal and external reporting.
- Coordinates quarterly reviews and updating of orientation curriculum; serves as the lead facilitator for orientation course delivery, training other assigned staff.
- Develops agendas and presentations including nomination and registration webinars, term startup calls, and graduation events.
- Assists with the recruitment and onboarding of new hires, as needed.
Programmatic Administration
- Assists with ensuring that document management sites are use appropriately by members of the project team assigned to support course delivery.
Business Development and Proposal Management Support
- As requested, writes specific parts of proposals such as participant support and retention plans. Contributes to small bid proposal development.
Finance Support
- Drafts and/or reviews drafts of sub-award packages for submission and approval of Contracts Management Services.
- Manages the pre-award assessment process by collecting relevant documentation and coordinating completion with project and Finance team.
- Reviews purchase orders in the finance system of record. Reviews expense reports prior to management approval and tracks receipts against obligations to assist with quarterly accruals.
- Liaises with subcontractors to monitor task completion and coordinate submission of reports.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education: *
- Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent Communications, Education, Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
- Project management certification preferred.
Experience: *
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience with project management principles and practices and prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency or private organization such as a university or college.
- Experience using student information databases and learning management systems required.
- Strong data analysis skills required.
- Experience with Costpoint, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, and Google products preferred.
- Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with a variety of audiences.
- Must possess strong capability to coordinate multiple projects with overlapping timelines, use good judgement to develop and refine processes, and efficiently tackle problems.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- Full understanding of project/project management concepts and practices.
- Basic knowledge of the technical area of the project.
- Task level knowledge.
- Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project design.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong and demonstrated project/project management skills.
- Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action as needed.
- Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely matter.
- Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with funder and staff.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language as appropriate.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems of diverse scope that require review of various factors.
- Uses cost benefit/risk assessment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
- Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.
- Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
- Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
Occasional domestic or international travel may be requested to support domestic outreach activities (conferences) or participate in training or alumni outreach events at U.S. embassies.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others and yourself.
About Us
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Project Finance Manager
USA-Remote (Any)
US-REMOTE-DC
US-REMOTE-NC
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition Id: Requisition – 2022202229
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Full vaccination is currently defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster doses are not required at this time.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Finance Manager working to support projects within FHI 360’s Emerging Infectious Diseases and Health Security (EIDHS) division.
- Coordinates financial/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/mentorship to relevant teams and project staff, to ensure the fiscal well- being of the projects.
- Could serve on multiple projects at one time.
- Provides financial management, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget to actual analyses for project funds, and prepares required reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor’s requirements.
- Oversees sub award management and responds to inquiries and assist in trainings.
- Carries out project finances to proactively guide and support respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies, and developing strong customer relationships.
- Analyzes financial data and reports to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Compiles data and prepares division and project financial reports.
- Reviews and processes final cost objective requests.
- Provides analysis and business modeling support on pivotal initiatives for senior management and field operations.
- Responsible for analyzing performance trends, modeling complex business decisions, tracking performance and communicating results.
- Ensures and provides financial expertise, critical thinking, and customer service.
Accountabilities
- Has basic knowledge of applicable financial and accounting statutes and regulations, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Monitors day to day financial operations for project(s) within the EIDHS division to include budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Develops, maintains, and improves on financial tools and templates
- Creates, reviews, and processes project budgets
- Assists the Business and Operations Manager in creating and managing division forecasts and budgets
- Supports the establishment of financial internal controls and project governance
- Performs project finance analysis, ensuring work plans are adequately budgeted
- Supports the management of division financial monitoring and reporting systems
- Provides support for field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes
- Manages sub recipient financial report for assigned country offices by reconciling US based sub recipients with general ledger accounts
- Reviews and analyzes sub award tracking system, managing US partner payments
- Serves as subject matter expert for project finance and may lead teams on complex issues
- Has in depth technical and administrative knowledge and is able to defend analyses to management
- Helps to ensure compliance with FHI 360, donor and accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Develops and reports out on monthly financial analysis of project(s) and other presentations, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Applied Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form
- Analyzes sophisticated project issues and consults with management as needed; works independently and collaboratively as needed.
- Applies expert knowledge of USG and non-traditional funding
- Documents complex or outstanding issues and effectively articulates written conclusions
- Interacts with management to plan, negotiate, and coordinate complex written findings.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of eight years of dynamically responsible financial analysis and pricing experience in an international nonprofit and/or government contracting environment
- Demonstrated team leader experience in finance department preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken English; French proficiency will be an advantage.
- Prior work experience working for a USG award.
Travel Requirements:
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
About Us
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
SEO Manager, International (Remote)
DENVER, CO; NEW YORK, NY; SAN FRANCISCO, CA
PRODUCT SEO
FULL-TIME
/ REMOTE
About Quizlet:
Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.
Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests — including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.
Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.
To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Who you’ll work with:
You will join a team of search professionals, engineers, data scientists, designers, marketers, and product managers to establish a best-in-class SEO program in key international markets. Working cross-functionally with leadership from our core product and marketing teams, you’ll help inform strategy and design tactical interventions to accelerate international growth at Quizlet.
About the Team:
Quizlet’s SEO team is at the forefront of understanding how and why students leverage search engines to find homework help, test prep, and study material. We work across product, data science, and engineering to find scalable solutions to drive growth, while keeping our mission in mind of helping all students learn. We help other teams learn about and implement SEO best practices, while building SEO interventions in collaboration with a dedicated SEO engineering team.
About the Role:
As the SEO Manager of International, you will work side-by-side with marketing, product, data science, product analytics, and engineering to help us deeply understand our key focus markets and enhance products that will drive growth from search. You’ll use enterprise-level tools for keyword analytics and website crawling to identify new keyword opportunities and diagnose technical issues on the site that will help us scale our platform. You’ll help refine our keyword strategy and contribute to product ideas for SEO AB testing.
In this role, you will:
- Perform keyword research for our Expert Solutions and Study products
- Improve our keyword analytics and perform competitive analysis
- Help analyze crawl logs and troubleshoot crawling, indexing, and rendering
- Work with other product teams to help identify SEO opportunities
- Help establish a best-in-class SEO program by improving our internal tooling
What you bring to the table:
- 3+ years of experience working on international SEO for enterprise sites
- 3+ years of experience in a product-driven SEO organization
- Familiarity with third-party keyword research tools like Ahrefs, GetSTAT, Moz, Deepcrawl, and SEMRush
- Open, honest, humble communicator and team player
- Passionate about EdTech, helping students learn online, and learning
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience using Google’s BigQuery and Sisense
- Experience with building out proprietary keyword analytics tools
- Familiarity with expanding into the UK
- Fluency in German, French, Japanese, or Korean
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $119,000 – $165,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Professional Development stipend (teach yourself something new)
- Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting, that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing:
We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways – not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.
We have a bias for action, take initiative, and take pride in delivering results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.
We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success as individuals, as a team, and as a company.
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Senior Web Optimization Manager
US REMOTE
MARKETING
FULL TIME
In this Web Optimization Manager role, you will be a Senior member of the marketing team providing oversight and vision to both our B2B web user experience and our B2C Shoppers site. As a data-driven, and results-oriented marketer, your work will be critical to enabling SheerID to continue scaling our marketing program through tracking and experiments to more readily convert website visitors, as well as grow organic traffic.
You will lead the website strategy, oversee and evolve website optimization, and increase conversions using A/B and user testing to inform changes. You will have a hands-on experience managing all website activities, including SEO and analytics and will be responsible for optimizing the website to create a positive user experience.
Our ideal candidate is very strong in Website / WordPress development, SEO, and UX with a focus on conversion rate optimization (CRO).
Essential Job Functions
- Use data and analytics to drive the roadmaps for each of our properties and build the strategy for how they work together to support our goals.
- Constantly monitor traffic, funnel conversion, page performance metrics, and ROI to deliver improved performance and communicate actionable insights with stakeholders
- Work with demand teams to drive qualified traffic growth, conversion and engagement at all stages of the buying and customer lifecycle. Create and manage customer journeys and website personalization.
- Manage SEO agency to guide strategy, improve user experience, and expand website traffic to grow customer base.
- Partner with our Growth Marketing and Sales Operation teams to develop and manage our integrated martech stack strategy. Responsible for integrating and optimizing the functionality of analytics and testing tools and building connectivity between CRMs and marketing automation systems (preferably with demonstrable experience with Salesforce, Marketo, etc.)
- Be the expert on our content management system and drive enhancements to architecture that drive scalability, increase user engagement, and conversions.
- Able to make real-time updates in the website CMS, including minor coding/development changes as needed.
- Troubleshoot and/or escalate website issues and see them through to resolution.
- Oversee all web conversion tracking activities, including Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree with 5+ years of applicable job experience
- Knowledgeable on SEO best practices and standards
- Experience with WordPress. Proficient with HTML/CSS and able to know how to guide other resources and agencies
- Knowledge of website management and analytics (Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and GA4)
- Proven track record of building, executing, and reporting on digital campaigns.
- B2B and/or Lead Generation experience
- An analytical mindset and relies on data to make better decisions
- Excellent project and process management skills, attention to detail, and a strong can-do attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
SheerID is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. SheerID believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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by Ronald Barron | Nov 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Product Designer
REMOTE
DESIGN
FULLTIME
Signal is hiring designers to help us craft high-quality experiences in an environment where cutting-edge security is paired with elegant user interfaces. This role is an opportunity to have an immediate impact while working closely with a talented team to solve challenging problems and ship new features to millions of users.
About you
- Experience shipping a successful mobile app and guiding a design from conception to execution.
- Familiar with user research and the process of gathering meaningful feedback.
- Comprehensive understanding of design tools, platform conventions, common patterns, and components.
- Knowledge of prototyping best practices (using tools like Framer or Origami).
- 5+ years of industry experience.
What we offer
- We’re fully distributed. This means you can work anywhere within US timezones. Whether it’s your favorite coffee shop or your living room or a coworking space we help cover, Signal gives you the flexibility to make your work work for you. And we travel a few times throughout the year so you can get to know your colleagues in person.
- Excellent healthcare, vision, and dental with all premiums covered.
- Our 401(k) plan matches your contributions (without any vesting period) up to the employee federal maximum of $20,500.
- We’re stable, well-funded, and driven by our privacy mission, not profit. This means we’re capable of focusing on what is best for users without distractions or compromises.
- Feel good about what you do. Signal is building core infrastructure for truly private digital communications. We don’t participate in the surveillance business model, and we are proud of the integrity and transparency of our work..
Signal Messenger is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
At Signal, trust and mutual respect are foundational to our culture, as are empathy and transparency in how we interact as an internal team and with the world around us. We are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive, challenging, and that draws on people from a variety of backgrounds. Diverse perspectives and backgrounds are critical to delivering on our core purpose of protecting free expression and enabling secure communication around the globe.
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