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Job Summary Reporting to the VP Finance, the Director of Procurement is responsible for managing the overall procurement function in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic and administrative shared services setting. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining master contracts including Service Level Agreements and warranties, developing centralized procurement function, and implementing sourcing strategies in a leadership capacity. Manages product and vendor sourcing and selection, working with vendors to resolve problems and/or services. Continually researches opportunities for cost savings, conducts product and vendor selection, negotiates contracts and prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) for review and approval. Works with Shared Services Administration and both American Career College and West Coast University to facilitate and resolve problems with purchased products or services.Essential Functions and Responsibilities<ul><li>Develops and implements procurement strategies, policies, and procedures for both American Career College, West Coast University, and Shared Services Administration. Develops and implements strategic planning around all procurement functions. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships and provides project management and peer leadership for procurement initiatives.</li><li>This position requires a significant amount of collaboration with American Career College, West Coast University, and Shared Services Administration leadership. Must be a strategic thinker and have the ability to interact at the highest levels of the organization, taking an influential leadership role to improve organizational priorities related to procurement.</li><li>Demonstrates strong financial analysis skills including ability to assess RFP's responses using both budgetary considerations as well as long-term financial implications of sourcing decisions.</li><li>Specific areas of responsibility include all indirect expense categories, professional services, and products related to education and healthcare simulation. Oversight of all Laboratory/Classroom, Facility, and electronic capital expense purchases. Collaboration with accounting to appropriately capitalize equipment and track their warranties.</li><li>Negotiates pricing with vendors to ensure cost effectiveness and product availability which includes bidding, negotiation of terms and conditions, and final recommendation of contract award. Establishes specifications on products and scheduling of deliveries with vendors. Evaluate vendors by considering service level as well as best pricing. Leads implementation with key stakeholders and end users when new services or vendors are selected.</li><li>Determines quality, effectiveness, and durability of purchased products and resolves any problems with purchased products or services.</li><li>Develops/maintains a centralized purchasing system whereby departments from either American Career College, West Coast University, or Shared Services Administration may directly request and place supply orders. Ensures consistency of vendor usage for pricing control and to avoid duplicate supply orders. Develops more efficient models to reduce requests to change delivery timelines.</li><li>Look for ways to develop and implement a centralized inventory system. Continually updates and monitors Inventory balances for cost-effectiveness. Reviews reports to ensure accuracy of charges to departments, quantity balances and inventory values.</li><li>Maintains updated reference and quote files, contracts, price lists, catalogs, and vendor information, etc. Reviews advertising literature, trade magazines and other publications to keep current on market conditions, prices, and new products.</li><li>Reviews workload and analyzes staffing requirements. Interviews, selects, trains, counsels and evaluates staff to ensure effective support. Reviews the efforts of staff and provides direction where needed, ensuring timely completion by objectives.</li><li>Prepares and submits plans and budgets for area of responsibility. Monitors performance against approved plans. Prepares and submits status reports to manager.</li><li>Conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time- off is recorded properly.</li><li>Maintains established department policies, procedures and attends in-services and other required meetings.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or company information as required.</li><li>Exercises care proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work. Performs other job duties as assigned.</li><li>Adheres to College/University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the College/University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and as required to meet the needs of the College/University and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.</li><li>Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures<ul><li>A Master's degree may be preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience and Skills:<ul><li>Generally requires a Bachelor's degree</li></ul>Required Experience and Skills<ul><li>Typically requires advanced knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices in professional discipline.</li><li>Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.</li><li>Traditionally requires a minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including some management experience.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifically those developed regarding purchasing management.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community. Knowledge of supervisory or managerial skills, including strategic planning, assessment and evaluation skills. Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors/contractors to obtain the most cost effective prices and contract terms for goods and services purchased by the Company</li><li>Ability to consistently present the Company and its services in a positive manner and adhere to customer service guidelines and procedures as established by the Company.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good analytical, organizational and negotiating skills.</li><li>Ability to comply with the established rules of operation, procedures, and policies when using computers, peripheral hardware, and software.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidential information regarding company records.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate basic math, statistical math, and financial recordkeeping techniques.</li><li>Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculating and adding machines, computer terminal, and appropriate software (word processing, spreadsheet, and database), as needed.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good communication and customer relations techniques by phone or in writing with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities. Ability to work with the public and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Ability to exercise good judgment.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities:Yes-Reports to (Title): VP Finance#HEJ#LI-MA1Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Director, Procurement

Job Summary Reporting to the VP Finance, the Director of Procurement is responsible for managing the overall procurement function in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic and administrative shared services setting. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining master contracts including Service Level Agreements and warranties, developing centralized procurement function, and implementing sourcing strategies in a leadership capacity. Manages product and vendor sourcing and selection, working with vendors to resolve problems and/or services. Continually researches opportunities for cost savings, conducts product and vendor selection, negotiates contracts and prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) for review and approval. Works with Shared Services Administration and both American Career College and West Coast University to facilitate and resolve problems with purchased products or services.Essential Functions and Responsibilities<ul><li>Develops and implements procurement strategies, policies, and procedures for both American Career College, West Coast University, and Shared Services Administration. Develops and implements strategic planning around all procurement functions. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships and provides project management and peer leadership for procurement initiatives.</li><li>This position requires a significant amount of collaboration with American Career College, West Coast University, and Shared Services Administration leadership. Must be a strategic thinker and have the ability to interact at the highest levels of the organization, taking an influential leadership role to improve organizational priorities related to procurement.</li><li>Demonstrates strong financial analysis skills including ability to assess RFP's responses using both budgetary considerations as well as long-term financial implications of sourcing decisions.</li><li>Specific areas of responsibility include all indirect expense categories, professional services, and products related to education and healthcare simulation. Oversight of all Laboratory/Classroom, Facility, and electronic capital expense purchases. Collaboration with accounting to appropriately capitalize equipment and track their warranties.</li><li>Negotiates pricing with vendors to ensure cost effectiveness and product availability which includes bidding, negotiation of terms and conditions, and final recommendation of contract award. Establishes specifications on products and scheduling of deliveries with vendors. Evaluate vendors by considering service level as well as best pricing. Leads implementation with key stakeholders and end users when new services or vendors are selected.</li><li>Determines quality, effectiveness, and durability of purchased products and resolves any problems with purchased products or services.</li><li>Develops/maintains a centralized purchasing system whereby departments from either American Career College, West Coast University, or Shared Services Administration may directly request and place supply orders. Ensures consistency of vendor usage for pricing control and to avoid duplicate supply orders. Develops more efficient models to reduce requests to change delivery timelines.</li><li>Look for ways to develop and implement a centralized inventory system. Continually updates and monitors Inventory balances for cost-effectiveness. Reviews reports to ensure accuracy of charges to departments, quantity balances and inventory values.</li><li>Maintains updated reference and quote files, contracts, price lists, catalogs, and vendor information, etc. Reviews advertising literature, trade magazines and other publications to keep current on market conditions, prices, and new products.</li><li>Reviews workload and analyzes staffing requirements. Interviews, selects, trains, counsels and evaluates staff to ensure effective support. Reviews the efforts of staff and provides direction where needed, ensuring timely completion by objectives.</li><li>Prepares and submits plans and budgets for area of responsibility. Monitors performance against approved plans. Prepares and submits status reports to manager.</li><li>Conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time- off is recorded properly.</li><li>Maintains established department policies, procedures and attends in-services and other required meetings.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or company information as required.</li><li>Exercises care proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work. Performs other job duties as assigned.</li><li>Adheres to College/University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the College/University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and as required to meet the needs of the College/University and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.</li><li>Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures<ul><li>A Master's degree may be preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience and Skills:<ul><li>Generally requires a Bachelor's degree</li></ul>Required Experience and Skills<ul><li>Typically requires advanced knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices in professional discipline.</li><li>Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.</li><li>Traditionally requires a minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including some management experience.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifically those developed regarding purchasing management.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community. Knowledge of supervisory or managerial skills, including strategic planning, assessment and evaluation skills. Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors/contractors to obtain the most cost effective prices and contract terms for goods and services purchased by the Company</li><li>Ability to consistently present the Company and its services in a positive manner and adhere to customer service guidelines and procedures as established by the Company.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good analytical, organizational and negotiating skills.</li><li>Ability to comply with the established rules of operation, procedures, and policies when using computers, peripheral hardware, and software.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidential information regarding company records.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate basic math, statistical math, and financial recordkeeping techniques.</li><li>Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculating and adding machines, computer terminal, and appropriate software (word processing, spreadsheet, and database), as needed.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good communication and customer relations techniques by phone or in writing with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities. Ability to work with the public and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Ability to exercise good judgment.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities:Yes-Reports to (Title): VP Finance#HEJ#LI-MA1

American Career College

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic and administration setting, this role is responsible for the short/long-range facilities planning, construction, and space utilization programs. The position directs planning and project management for programs and facilities, including budgeting, contractual agreements, procurement, design process, and scheduling. It frequently involves working with consultant architects and engineers and coordinating closely with other campus executives. The role also directs activities in space development and utilization, providing facilities expertise to committees.Additionally, the position is responsible for procurement and vendor management, planning, and operations for all locations, including supply, inventory, distribution, receiving, warehousing, packaging, shipping, transportation, and related operations. It oversees OSHA, fire, and safety programs for each campus, ensuring compliance with all government regulations and environmental, health, and security standards.The role involves working on new campus locations and significant tenant improvements, including collaborating with vendors to complete these improvements. It is responsible for developing strategic goals and objectives for the company and negotiating and implementing contracts, acquisitions, and programs to support these goals. Furthermore, the position includes planning and research for new services, new facilities, and new markets for expansion and growth.Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Executive Director, Facilities & Asset Management

Reporting to the Co-President, plans, organizes, and directs the campus operations in accordance with all applicable regulatory/governmental/accreditation standards within the proprietary education sector. Provides leadership in the interpretation, coordination, and administration of the policies and procedures on student enrollments, financial aid, student aid, student retention, career services and placements, educational/support staff and personnel administration. Oversees, directs and manages the Campus operations, budget and performance objectives personally or through subordinate managers to ensure the campus meets University goals. Serves as a member of the University Leadership Council for strategic planning, fiscal management, resource development, community relations, and policy setting. Assists in the development of operational and capital budgets and prepares reports on campus services, enrollments, placements, and training budgets, staffing, and other activities as required.Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversees and directs the development and administration of the campus annual plan.</li><li>Coordinates the development of the annual campus budget; supervises expenditures and maintains fiscal control.</li><li>Oversees the development and execution of campus-based strategic initiatives for co-curricular services, staff development, and facilities.</li><li>Ensures campus delivers appropriate academic and co-curricular support services fostering student success.</li><li>Provides administrative leadership to carry out the effective and efficient operations of the campus.</li><li>Implements policies and practices which reflect the integrity of the institution and fosters public trust.</li><li>Collaborates with other University leaders in pursuit of the University’s goals and objectives. Serves on planning and policy-making committees.</li><li>Manages the selection, evaluation, development and assignment of administrative associates.</li><li>Meets or exceeds University standards for student satisfaction, retention, completion, and placement rates.</li><li>Ensures campus achieves all budgeted profit and loss metrics.</li><li>Collaborates with, and ensures campus associates collaborate with, Shared Services and University Administration in effectively achieving campus outcomes.</li><li>Ensures the Fire, Safety and Emergency Plan is maintained, kept up to date and administered efficiently for the campus.</li><li>Ensures the campus facility is functionally and aesthetically maintained.</li><li>Initiates external partnerships and collaborations that serve the community and involves the community with the campus.</li><li>Represents the University externally to media, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and the general public as appropriate.</li><li>Participates in professional development and organizations in order to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices. Attends meetings, workshops and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge and leadership skills.</li><li>Maintains professional appearance for position and serves as a role model, leader and mentor to the campus community.</li><li>Adheres to University policies and procedures and provides leadership to all associates through guidance and example.</li><li>Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Performs other job duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum &amp; Preferred Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field required.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Master’s degree in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field strongly preferred.</li><li>Terminal degree with major study in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field preferred.</li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills:Required:<ul><li>A minimum of three years in a senior administrative level position within appropriate/equivalent industry concerned with academic and career development administration, practices and services, fiscal and operations management/experience.</li><li>Experience with MS Office.</li><li>Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, WASC, and other accreditation standards.</li><li>Passion for the development of future healthcare professionals.</li><li>Passion for developing associates and colleagues and supporting their professional growth.</li><li>Competency in financial management, leadership in an interdisciplinary environment, and systems thinking.</li><li>Ability to thrive in leading a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.</li><li>Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including complex proposals and presentations, and effective listening skills.</li><li>Ability to speak before public groups, committees and meetings.</li><li>Ability to manage projects and people, participate in and facilitate group meetings.</li><li>Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.</li><li>Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.</li><li>Ability to understand and implement shared governance, teambuilding and collaborative decision-making process within and across division/department lines.</li><li>Excellent analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li><li>Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment.</li><li>Willingness to work a flexible schedule.</li><li>Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis.</li></ul>Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Campus Executive Director, Los Angeles

Summary:Reporting to the Co-President, plans, organizes, and directs the campus operations in accordance with all applicable regulatory/governmental/accreditation standards within the proprietary education sector. Provides leadership in the interpretation, coordination, and administration of the policies and procedures on student enrollments, financial aid, student aid, student retention, career services and placements, educational/support staff and personnel administration. Oversees, directs and manages the Campus operations, budget and performance objectives personally or through subordinate managers to ensure the campus meets University goals. Serves as a member of the University Leadership Council for strategic planning, fiscal management, resource development, community relations, and policy setting. Assists in the development of operational and capital budgets and prepares reports on campus services, enrollments, placements, and training budgets, staffing, and other activities as required.Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversees and directs the development and administration of the campus annual plan.</li><li>Coordinates the development of the annual campus budget; supervises expenditures and maintains fiscal control.</li><li>Oversees the development and execution of campus-based strategic initiatives for co-curricular services, staff development, and facilities.</li><li>Ensures campus delivers appropriate academic and co-curricular support services fostering student success.</li><li>Provides administrative leadership to carry out the effective and efficient operations of the campus.</li><li>Implements policies and practices which reflect the integrity of the institution and fosters public trust.</li><li>Collaborates with other University leaders in pursuit of the University’s goals and objectives. Serves on planning and policy-making committees.</li><li>Manages the selection, evaluation, development and assignment of administrative associates.</li><li>Meets or exceeds University standards for student satisfaction, retention, completion, and placement rates.</li><li>Ensures campus achieves all budgeted profit and loss metrics.</li><li>Collaborates with, and ensures campus associates collaborate with, Shared Services and University Administration in effectively achieving campus outcomes.</li><li>Ensures the Fire, Safety and Emergency Plan is maintained, kept up to date and administered efficiently for the campus.</li><li>Ensures the campus facility is functionally and aesthetically maintained.</li><li>Initiates external partnerships and collaborations that serve the community and involves the community with the campus.</li><li>Represents the University externally to media, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and the general public as appropriate.</li><li>Participates in professional development and organizations in order to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices. Attends meetings, workshops and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge and leadership skills.</li><li>Maintains professional appearance for position and serves as a role model, leader and mentor to the campus community.</li><li>Adheres to University policies and procedures and provides leadership to all associates through guidance and example.</li><li>Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Performs other job duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum &amp; Preferred Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field required.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Master’s degree in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field strongly preferred.</li><li>Terminal degree with major study in education, administration, business management, student affairs, or related field preferred.</li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills:Required:<ul><li>A minimum of three years in a senior administrative level position within appropriate/equivalent industry concerned with academic and career development administration, practices and services, fiscal and operations management/experience.</li><li>Experience with MS Office.</li><li>Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, WASC, and other accreditation standards.</li><li>Passion for the development of future healthcare professionals.</li><li>Passion for developing associates and colleagues and supporting their professional growth.</li><li>Competency in financial management, leadership in an interdisciplinary environment, and systems thinking.</li><li>Ability to thrive in leading a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.</li><li>Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including complex proposals and presentations, and effective listening skills.</li><li>Ability to speak before public groups, committees and meetings.</li><li>Ability to manage projects and people, participate in and facilitate group meetings.</li><li>Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.</li><li>Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.</li><li>Ability to understand and implement shared governance, teambuilding and collaborative decision-making process within and across division/department lines.</li><li>Excellent analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.</li><li>Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment.</li><li>Willingness to work a flexible schedule.</li><li>Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis.</li></ul>

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