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About Volta Foundation

Join us at Volta Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization at the forefront of the global battery and energy storage ecosystem. With a vibrant network of 75,000 professionals, we are a nexus for thought leadership, collaboration, and growth in the industry. Through our diverse array of open-access events, publications, industry reports, and collaboration platforms, we offer an unparalleled stage for stakeholders to unite, communicate, collaborate, and shape the future of our industry.

The Role

The Director, Education & Workforce will lead the design, development, and execution of workforce education and training initiatives at Volta Foundation.

This role has a strong focus on curriculum and training program development and strategic partnerships across industry, academia, and government. The Director will drive workforce readiness by building scalable education programs, managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, and aligning objectives and outcomes with evolving industry needs.

This role is a full-time, remote contract position with an initial two-year agreement, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding, and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Education & Training Program Leadership

• Lead the development of workforce training programs and curricula for professionals across the energy storage value chain.
• Design scalable learning pathways, including workshops, short courses, certifications, and professional training programs.
• Ensure all training and curriculum offerings align with current and emerging industry standards, technologies, and workforce needs.

Industry-Government-Academia Partnership Growth

• Collaborate with industry leaders, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and government agencies to develop workforce initiatives.
• Support and expand apprenticeship, internship, and experiential learning programs that connect education to employment.
• Liaison with institutions and form strong partnerships across industry, government and academia, with key oversight into Volta Foundation academia partnerships.
• Act as a convener across stakeholders to align workforce supply with industry demand.

Educational Resource Center Management

• Oversee the operations and strategic growth of an educational resource center focused on energy storage technologies, workforce development, and training
• Create accessible and effective mediums to aggregate learning resources
• Manage partnerships with educational institutions, training providers, and workforce organizations to expand and enhance offerings.

Curriculum Development & Credentialing

• Lead the creation and continuous improvement of curriculum, training materials, and instructional content.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and oversee credentialing, certification, or badge programs related to battery technologies and workforce skills.

Program Management

• Serve as the primary owner of multiple concurrent education and workforce initiatives, managing scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Develop program frameworks, metrics, and reporting to track impact, participation, and workforce outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver programs on time and at high quality.

Funding & Grant Support

• Identify workforce funding opportunities, including public and private grants.
• Support or lead grant writing, proposal development, and reporting in collaboration with partners.
• Ensure funded programs meet grant requirements and deliver stated outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in workforce development, curriculum design, or education program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• Experience in the energy, battery, or advanced manufacturing sectors is required
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and strategic planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing education or workforce training portfolios at scale.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, in particular battery and energy storage.
• Grant writing experience and familiarity with workforce funding opportunities (public or private).
• Knowledge of emerging trends in battery technology, energy storage, or clean energy workforce needs.

Compensation

We offer competitive salary and on-target earnings package commensurate with the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

• $110,000 - $140,000 USD per year depending on qualifications and experience
• This role is a full-time remote contract position with an initial two-year agreement
• Unlimited PTO: We emphasize the importance of work-life balance. We offer unlimited paid time off, allowing our staff to take the time they need to recharge and rejuvenate.

WHAT WE DO

Creating opportunity, transforming lives… one scholarship at a time.

We believe that every motivated, deserving student with the desire for higher education should have the opportunity to pursue it. Our efforts began in 1962 when a visionary group of parents and educators in Santa Barbara created the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara (SFSB) to eliminate disparities between who can and cannot access postsecondary education. Ignited by the vision of our founders, we exist to encourage and support Santa Barbara County students to and through college, graduate, and vocational school by providing information, advising, and scholarships.

Today, we are the nation’s largest community-based provider of college scholarships, having cumulatively awarded more than $167 million to over 64,000 Santa Barbara County students. Funded entirely through philanthropy, we awarded 2,125 scholarships totaling $7.7 million in 2025, and each year, we provide critical financial aid advising services to some 20,000 county residents.

Beyond direct scholarship awards, we empower students to make informed, strategic financial decisions regarding their education. Our staff provides expert guidance through the complexities of federal and state financial aid forms, scholarship applications, and award letter analysis—all free of charge. Last year, through our advisory services, we helped scholarship recipients secure an additional $50.5 million in federal, state, and institutional aid. For more information, please visit & CULTURE

Our work is guided by a highly engaged and connected Board of 26 community leaders from across the region. With an annual operating budget of $10.7 million, a carefully managed endowment of $78 million, and through the annual distribution of approximately $7.7 million in scholarship awards, our team of 18 professionals delivers services through two offices covering North and South County Santa Barbara. As a founding member of Cal-SOAP (California Student Opportunity and Access Program), we partner closely with a diverse range of organizations, including schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and funders. Thanks to an exceptionally efficient use of resources, SFSB has earned the top 4-star ranking from Charity Navigator for the past 10 years, with 100% of gifts intended for scholarship funding going directly to deserving students.

SFSB’s success is rooted in an enviable, positive culture where our highly skilled team operates with mutual respect and a shared commitment to the mission. We foster a collaborative environment that values work-life balance, independence, and the trust of an approachable, transparent leadership team. This supportive atmosphere has led to remarkable continuity, with some staff members serving the organization for nearly two decades. Our work is further strengthened by the lived experience of team members who were once scholarship recipients themselves, bringing a unique and personal perspective to everything we do.

BENEFITS & FEATURES

• Salary – $275,000 - $300,000 DOE/Neg; bonus eligible.
• 403(b) plan with a 5% match. After 1 year of service, SFSB contributes an additional 2% of the employee’s salary.
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan available as authorized by the Board of Directors.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
• PTO: 4 weeks paid vacation, 10 paid sick days, 14 paid holidays.

LOCATION

SFSB’s headquarters is located in Santa Barbara with a satellite office in Santa Maria, CA.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an incredible opportunity to lead one of the most established and well-known philanthropic organizations in the region. With over $86 million in assets under management, SFSB has a 60+ year legacy of transforming lives; in fact, many current and former civic leaders are past SFSB scholarship recipients.

As the primary champion for educational equity in the county, the President & CEO serves as a highly visible leader, working in close partnership with the Board and overseeing a dedicated professional team, including five direct reports: Chief Programs Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Development Officer, and Executive Assistant/Office Manager.

SFSB is in a place of great financial strength, yet we believe there is significant unrealized potential to deepen our impact. We seek a visionary leader who can scale our reach—particularly in underserved regions—through the careful stewardship of resources and the continued implementation of an innovative, data-driven development and donor engagement strategy.

1st Year Priorities

• Relationship Building: Execute the final phase of the Strategic Plan while building authentic, trust-based relationships with the Board, staff, donors, and educational partners.
• Fundraising: Support a comprehensive $9 million fundraising strategy encompassing unrestricted, restricted, endowment, and bequest goals to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
• Geographic Expansion: Drive growth into Mid and North County by increasing brand visibility, service footprint, and Board representation from these regions.
• Programmatic Scaling: Enhance resources to ensure scholarship delivery effectively meets the evolving needs of students across the county.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage and inspire a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to support our work and help advance our mission of higher education for all.
• Enhance and support the work of the Board of Directors by managing, monitoring, and executing the organization’s fiduciary responsibilities to the community.
• Lead fund development efforts and participate in securing and stewarding donations.
• Serve as a visible public advocate for SFSB and our need for philanthropic support; cultivate and build relationships and partnerships that help advance our mission.
• Provide inspirational leadership, team building, and growth opportunities to the professional staff, while ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s programs and activities.
• Exercise prudent and respectful oversight of the funds that have been entrusted to the organization in support of its service to the community.
• Guide the organization through regular strategy and planning sessions to assess programmatic effectiveness and financial objectives, within a complex, evolving educational landscape.
• Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards, driving operational accountability and compliance with all relevant legal guidelines and best practices.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is desirable.
• A successful track record in fundraising, stewarding, and diversifying funding sources such as individual giving, events, grants, endowments, and other partnerships.
• Seven to ten years of senior leadership and management experience, including strategy development, board engagement, change management, team collaboration, and talent development. Nonprofit or higher education experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building effective partnerships across geographically and socioeconomically diverse regions, with the cultural competency to engage and inspire a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, businesses, elected officials, and community-based organizations.
• Superb people skills, with exceptionally well-developed listening and communication skills, and the ability to connect with and inspire confidence among a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent public speaking and storytelling ability.
• Highly empathetic, exhibiting sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in driving organizational growth and creating and implementing innovative programs with a data-driven lens.
• A solid fundamental understanding of fiscal management with experience developing and managing budgets. Experience and knowledge of endowments preferred.

VP / Director, Legal Affairs – Private Credit / Investment Firm

A global private credit firm is seeking a VP or Director of Legal to join its growing legal team. This role will be the first legal hire on the team and will serve as a senior legal partner to the investment team and leadership, advising on fund formation, investment structuring, transactions, and regulatory matters across the firm’s private credit platform.

All in comp will range from $300K-525K, depending on experience and seniority.

This is an opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial investment platform and play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives, including new funds, transactions, and corporate initiatives. There's a clear path to leadership and plenty of runway to define the role, participate in business decisions and shape the culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of fundraising and fund formation, including structuring investment vehicles, supporting capital raising processes, and coordinating related diligence.
• Act as lead counsel on investment structure agreements, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support the firm’s strategic growth and M&A initiatives, providing legal guidance across all phases of transactions.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional agreements related to investment activity and firm operations.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to investment professionals and leadership on matters impacting the business.
• Manage and oversee external counsel relationships in connection with fund and transaction matters.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance initiatives, including policies related to securities law, AML/KYC, conflicts, and governance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house, ideally with experience working on a small team
• Significant experience with fund formation required, ideally with additional experience in private equity, private credit, or debt investment structures
• Strong transactional experience and the ability to partner effectively with investment professionals and senior leadership.

Additional Attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business judgment and analytical ability.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Note: this role is 5 days a week in-office in NYC. Remote candidates will not be considered.

CALSTART is seeking a Controller to play a key role in managing the financial health and operational resilience of our organization. Reporting to the CFO, this position will lead systems development, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk oversight while ensuring compliance with government contracts and federal regulations.

The Controller will oversee accounting staff, drive the budgeting process, coordinate annual audits, and partner with operations teams to monitor project performance and funding. This role requires both a strong technical foundation in accounting and compliance as well as excellent leadership and communication skills to collaborate across a multidisciplinary organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is motivated by building systems, strengthening compliance, and supporting the financial infrastructure behind CALSTART's clean transportation mission.

This is a hybrid role. The requirement will be to be in the office in person in Pasadena, CA one day a week, on occasion the requirement will be two days a week, depending on the workload.

What You'll Do:

• Accounting systems development and maintenance.
• Administer, maintain and upgrade agency ERP systems.
• Design, maintain and enforce systems of internal controls.
• Maintain and promulgate accounting policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with the IT department, document agency IT system policies and procedures.
• Review financial statements as provided by the Accounting Director for consistency, reasonableness and GAAP compliance.
• Quarterly review of general ledger; ensuring posted transactions are GAAP compliant.
• Quarterly review of account reconciliations to ensure all account balances are correct and recommend follow-up as needed.
• Review job ledger to ensure accuracy of job postings.
• Review reconciliation between job cost ledger and general ledger.
• Staff development.
• Setting goals and monitoring performance against those goals.
• Assist the CFO in documenting agency risk assessment.
• Coordinate annual insurance policy renewal activities.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Monitor cash availability.
• Reconcile funding agency cash advances and cash available for operations.
• Design and maintain process for monitoring project status at macro level.
• Meet with appropriate operations staff regarding project status, recommending corrective activities as needed.
• In conjunction with Accounting Manager Contract Billings/Management, communicate with project managers on project status.
• Serve as consultant in RFP process, particularly as it relates to project partners, the procurement process, and ensuring proposed funding will pay project costs per CALSTART cost allocation/recovery policy.
• Administer funding source platforms (i.e. FTA TrAMS, DOE FedConnect, billing platforms, etc.).
• Prepare annual negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with federal cognizant agency.
• Annual System for Award Management (SAM) renewal.
• Attend project kickoff meetings to ascertain the presence of project partners and aid in proper contractual treatment in accordance with Uniform Guidance or other contractual terms and conditions.
• Working with the contracts department to ensure proper instruments (Vendor v. subrecipient) are assigned to project partners and compliance with procurement policy.
• Initiating the annual agency budget process.
• Compiling budget data.
• Aid various departments to prepare department budgets.
• In conjunction with CFO, prepare annual budget for presentation to Board.
• Budget analysis as needed.
• Auditor procurement.
• Schedule and coordinate annual audit activities.
• Prepare and provide auditors with financial statements to be included in audit report and aid in preparing notes to financial statements.
• Provide auditors with data required for annual 990 and related filings
• Monitor funding agency audit activities
• Ad-hoc duties and/or reporting as needed.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college/university at minimum.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
• Extensive understanding of cost accounting principles and applications.
• Five to ten years relevant accounting experience (Preferably nonprofit organizations), particularly with government contracts/grants accounting and compliance.
• Three to five years' supervision experience.
• Experience or working knowledge of auditing processes.
• Proficiency in accounting ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and intermediate to advanced electronic spreadsheet skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of other general computer applications such as Microsoft Word and document management applications such as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Familiarity with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance or 2 CFR 200 [Formerly OMB A-110, A-122 and A-133]), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree or CPA, or CPA candidate, is desirable but not required.
• CPA firm experience plus.
• Auditing experience is helpful.
• Above average familiarity with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance or 2 CFR 200 [Formerly OMB A-110, A-122 and A-133]), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and state cost accounting standards (Typically California).
• Sage 100 ERP experience is desirable.
• Experience with third-party report writing applications such as Crystal Reports.

$140,000 - $177,960 a year.

CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $177,960. We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Innovative Driven is currently seeking a Corporate Staff Attorney to become an integral member of a top ranked Investment Management team at one of our prestigious NYC global law firm clients!

This position is a tremendous opportunity to advise premier private equity clients with the organization of some of the world’s largest deals and the most complex funds. This position provides the unique and special chance to develop practice area expertise with sophisticated private equity fund structures at one of the world's most respected law firms.

The role will require the ability to work some overtime (approximately 5-10 hours a week), and the firm operates in a hybrid structure (3 days onsite in NYC and 2 days remote).

Responsibilities:

• Manage substantive and detailed components of fund launches and closings, coordinating across attorneys, clients and investors
• Draft, review and revise fund formation documents, including partnership agreements, subscription agreements, NDAs, transfer agreements and side letters
• Identify structural and documentation issues and escalate to senior attorneys for resolution
• Create and maintain fund structure charts, board materials and side letter compendiums
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance filings
• Serve as a key point of coordination for closings
• Participate in generative AI exploratory initiatives to assess practical applications
• Contribute to training sessions and knowledge management resources

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active NY Bar, in good standing
• Two or more years of experience with private equity in an investment management or law firm environment
• Excellent academic credentials

Job ID: 410401

Practice area:- Corporate - M&A,Corporate - Private Equity

Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney (2–5 Years Experience) – Am Law Firm | New York, NY

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A prestigious Am Law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney (2–5 years experience) to join its sophisticated transactional practice in New York, NY. This opportunity offers exposure to complex private equity transactions, investment fund restructurings, and strategic corporate deals while collaborating with highly experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters.

This Corporate M&A Associate Attorney role provides hands-on involvement in high-value transactions including private equity acquisitions, financing arrangements, and joint ventures. Attorneys seeking New York legal jobs with significant deal exposure and professional growth opportunities will find this role particularly compelling.

The Corporate M&A Associate Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys and the firm’s tax team on complex transactions involving investment funds, strategic alliances, and corporate restructuring initiatives. This partner-track position offers early responsibility and meaningful participation in sophisticated transactions.

This opportunity is actively interviewing candidates and represents a rare opening for transactional attorneys seeking New York legal jobs at a respected Am Law firm.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. There’s no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they aren’t bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.

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Key Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated private equity M&A transactions and corporate acquisitions.

• Assist with structuring and negotiating corporate financing transactions.

• Participate in joint ventures and strategic alliance agreements involving institutional clients.

• Support investment fund restructuring projects and related transactional matters.

• Draft and review transactional documents including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents.

• Conduct due diligence for complex corporate transactions.

• Collaborate closely with the firm’s tax team on transaction structuring and regulatory considerations.

• Assist partners and senior attorneys in managing complex deal processes from inception through closing.

• Provide strategic legal analysis and transactional support to corporate clients.

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Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials from a top U.S. or Canadian law school.

• New York Bar required.

• 2–5 years of experience practicing as a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney or private equity transactional attorney.

• Experience handling corporate transactional matters, including M&A and financing transactions.

• Background in private equity transactions, joint ventures, or investment fund matters preferred.

• Prior experience in a law firm environment.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively within a legal team.

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Education

• Top US or Canadian academic credentials.

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Certifications

• Bar admission in New York.

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Skills

• Strong corporate transactional drafting abilities.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary legal teams.

• Strong attention to detail when managing complex transactions.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a globally recognized Am Law firm known for providing associates with early substantive experience on sophisticated corporate transactions. The firm’s culture emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful professional development opportunities.

Associates benefit from working closely with experienced partners while developing deep transactional expertise. The firm has built a reputation for maintaining a collegial work environment that encourages collaboration rather than excessive competition among attorneys.

Professionals exploring New York legal jobs in corporate law will appreciate the firm’s transparent compensation structure, strong professional support systems, and commitment to work-life balance. Associates frequently report that the firm offers high-quality transactional work without overwhelming workloads.

This environment allows attorneys to build strong transactional experience while maintaining a sustainable professional lifestyle.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work on complex private equity and M&A transactions.

• Direct exposure to investment fund restructurings and strategic alliances.

• Collaborative deal teams involving corporate and tax attorneys.

• Early responsibility and meaningful participation in sophisticated transactions.

• Partner-track position within a respected corporate transactional practice.

• Excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking elite New York legal jobs in corporate law.

This position rarely opens at this level and provides a unique chance to gain exposure to complex private equity transactions while building a long-term corporate law career.

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Account Executive

Employee Benefits Consulting

The Nutter Group | Schaumburg, Illinois

Not Your Typical Brokerage Role

If you currently work at a large brokerage and feel like you are managing accounts instead of leading strategy, this role may be worth exploring.

The Nutter Group is intentionally built differently.

We are a growing firm with a strong reputation and a loyal client base. Our structure is lean. We are not layered, committee-driven, or built around internal bureaucracy. Talented people here are trusted with responsibility and real ownership.

If you want direct influence on client strategy, visible impact on outcomes, and a meaningful role in shaping the future of a firm, this may be the right environment.

About The Nutter Group

Founded in 1991, The Nutter Group is a privately held consulting firm specializing in employee benefits, risk management, and HR and payroll advisory.

We partner with growing and mid-sized employers to design and manage competitive, cost-effective benefits programs. Our work focuses heavily on strategy, financial modeling, and disciplined renewal positioning.

We combine the responsiveness of a boutique firm with the analytical discipline and carrier access often associated with national brokerages.

Our clients stay with us because we lead proactively and execute with consistency.

The Role

The Account Executive owns and strategically guides a defined book of business.

You are responsible for renewal outcomes, client satisfaction, and long-term retention. This role requires someone comfortable leading conversations with executives, evaluating funding strategies, and guiding clients through complex benefit decisions.

This is not an order-taking position.

Key Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor for assigned client relationships
• Lead executive-level discussions around benefits strategy and long-term planning
• Maintain strong relationships with leadership teams and HR partners

Renewal Strategy

• Lead renewal planning and carrier negotiations
• Develop contribution modeling and financial projections
• Evaluate funding structures including fully insured, level-funded, and self-funded plans
• Identify plan design improvements and cost management strategies

Market & Carrier Strategy

• Lead marketing and RFP processes with insurance carriers
• Evaluate competing carrier proposals and plan options
• Guide clients through carrier selection decisions

Implementation & Execution

• Oversee plan implementations and renewals
• Ensure clean execution across carriers, payroll systems, and benefit platforms
• Coordinate internally to ensure strong service delivery

Internal Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts and support staff
• Contribute to improvements in process, technology, and client experience

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct ownership of your client relationships and outcomes
• Close access to firm leadership and decision-makers
• The ability to influence firm strategy, processes, and technology
• Less bureaucracy and internal politics than large brokerage environments
• A visible role in the continued growth of the firm

Accountability and autonomy go together here.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting or brokerage
• Strong understanding of medical plan structures and funding strategies
• Experience leading renewals and carrier negotiations
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience working with mid-market employer groups
• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll platforms
• Professional designations such as CEBS, RHU, or similar

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to retention, growth, and impact
• Health, dental, life, & disability benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Opportunity for long-term leadership and expanded influence

A Final Thought

If you are thriving in your current environment and prefer a more structured, layered organization, this role may not be the right fit.

If you want your work to carry more weight, your voice to influence strategy, and your trajectory to be driven by performance, we would welcome a conversation.

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science ( )

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

The Career Advising Coordinator at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) plays a critical role in supporting the academic and professional development of our diverse health professional graduate students. This position is responsible for connecting students with research opportunities both on and off-campus. The coordinator will organize career and internship fairs, assist the Career Services Advisor in facilitating students' transition from academic to professional environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Duties

• Identify and promote on and off-campus research, internship and fellowship opportunities available to graduate students.
• Maintain up-to-date website research and internship opportunities for students
• Foster relationships with faculty and external research organizations to increase research opportunities for students.

Career Services:

• Provide individualized career counseling and support to graduate student’s resources and tools to help students navigate their career paths effectively.
• Support the Career Services Advisor by partnering with employers, alumni, and industry professionals to participate in career events.

• Partner with Career Services Advisor in coordinating employer visits and on-campus recruiting activities, understanding hiring needs and match them with qualified students.

• Provide career guidance to current students and alumni
• Conduct research to analyze employment trends both locally and nationally.
• Maintain a database of available job opportunities for students, Generate employer database through cold calling, mailing, and site visits
• Identify and develop viable externship opportunities for students.
• Assists in all graduation ceremonies.

Workshops and Seminars:

• Design, deliver, and facilitate workshops on topics such as job search strategies, job interview skills, and research opportunities.

• Manage all career-related programming and events, and track career outcomes.

• Plan, promote, and execute workshops, career fairs, networking events, and other programming to support graduate students' career goals.
• Create and update career materials such as guides, handouts, and online content. Assist students with resumes and cover letter writing.

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to generate internship and job leads; conduct outreach to potential employers and community groups.
• Work with all academic departments, faculty, and other university offices to understand student needs and align services with institutional goals.
• Participate in orientations and other events to connect with graduate students and promote career services.
• Develop and maintain rapport with every possible company that employs graduates from CDU’s training programs.

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Collect and analyze data related to student placements, employer partnerships, and the effectiveness of career services.

• Generate and prepare reports to communicate the impact of career services on student employment, research and internship opportunities progress.
• Track career services activities, collect data on student outcomes, and generate reports to inform decision-making.
• Reports Daily activity to Senior Management.
• Maintains the Completion and Placement spreadsheet and submits weekly to Senior Management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Career Counseling, Higher Education, Public Health, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in career services, academic advising, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferably in health professions education.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement programs and initiatives that enhance student engagement.
• Proficiency in using data to assess program effectiveness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Compensation:

• $25 - $28 per hour

Position Status:

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Working Conditions:

• This position may require evening and weekend hours to accommodate student events and activities.

Conditional Employment:

The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.” Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Title III and end dates 9/30/2026, your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.   Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability.  Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional stooping. Frequent standing.  Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally required to work in confined space.
• Position is on-site unless specific authorization from the manager.

 MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

 Special Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage.  Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website or email the Campus Nursing Office at

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Position Title: Senior Transportation Planner

Post-date: February 23, 2026

Closes: The position is open until filled.

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $81,490 - $122,234

Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note: A minimum of three days per week in office is required.

About MAG

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services.

MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

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MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact to the region.

Your Team

MAG's Transportation Policy and Initiatives team provides oversight of all transportation funding policy efforts and leads other strategic initiatives at the direction of the interim transportation director and executive director. This includes development and management of Proposition 400 and 479 programs, assessing impacts of proposed state and federal transportation policy on the agency and broader region, and other special projects as needed to guide regional mobility and infrastructure development.

The Position

The Senior Planner will be responsible for supporting the management and oversight of the Proposition 479 life cycle program funding policies, ensuring that regional funding is allocated, monitored, and reported in alignment with Maricopa County's voter-approved plan. This position plays a key role in overseeing long-range transportation funding, delivery of the region's long-range plan, and program accountability across the region. Reporting to the Transportation Policy & Initiatives Program Manager, the Senior Planner will uphold transparent, data-driven, and fiscally responsible processes in collaboration with regional partners.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation studies.
• Managing the procurement, execution and oversight of consultant contracts.
• Produces documentation, publications, reports, and presentations to communicate the findings of complex analyses on a range of topics.
• Collaborates with member agencies, partners and stakeholders to ensure timely program & project implementation.
• Offers technical assistance to member agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead complex initiatives through data-driven, collaborative approaches.
• Presenting at public meetings and facilitating working group sessions.
• Provides guidance and support to internal teams. Performs cross-functional collaboration.
• Represents MAG at public meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate brings a solid background in regional transportation planning and policy, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They are detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, particularly in conveying complex technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience managing complex, multi-jurisdictional funding programs.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with keen attention to detail and deadlines.
• Adaptable in performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature and complexity.
• Ability to:
• Develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Exercise sound judgement to make critical decisions
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Manage multiple projects with competing timelines effectively
• Organize and coordinate the efforts of multidisciplinary teams with diverse stakeholders
• Plan, develop, implement, and assess strategic goals and objectives

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, political science, economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience, such as planning, policy, or similar fields.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling (6

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science ( )

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Provosts of Student Affairs, the Career Advisor helps students reach their educational and career goals by providing career counseling to undergraduate and graduate students. They will coordinate and provide career advising. Career counseling responsibilities are to assist students in developing competencies required to become informed about the choice of a major and career, and to make informed decisions related to their professional goals. Work is performed under general supervision, and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

Higher Education Experience is REQUIRED for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group career advising through one-on-one meetings, group settings, and college outreach in accordance with NACE standards.
• Demonstrate that students are meeting the requisite competencies that broadly prepare clinicians and undergraduates for work after the attainment of their degree. Competencies are met, such as when a student has the skills to apply, interview, and attain a position.
• Provides assistance and assessment of student aptitudes, abilities, strengths, interests, and selects appropriate career goals, and implements corrective measures to alleviate any deficiencies.
• Conducts career advisement workshops, including but not limited to resume writing, networking, interviewing skills, and other career-oriented material.
• Implement a career and internship fair every fall and spring semester with alumni/ae of Charles R. Drew University and community partners.
• Provide potential opportunities for students to network and shadow medical professionals, and visit future job sites.
• Facilitate a pipeline program that helps cultivate and develop students from freshmen to seniors.
• Recommend, administer, and interpret standardized career assessment inventories.
• Provides occupational information and maintains the career resource library and online website.
• Assist and participate in the formulation and implementation of organizational goals and objectives. Participate in regular department and component meetings.
• Participate and support student life activities, including orientation activities for new and returning students.
• Maintain effective communication and provide high-quality customer service to potential employers, faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Create effective marketing strategies and materials to increase participation in Career Advising services and initiatives.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Office of the Provost.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in education, counseling, or general subject area of advising and five years’ experience in advising, recruiting, teaching, coaching, and Student Affairs or other related area.
• Master’s degree preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in academic and career advising.
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in support of their career development.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in working with a student population that is diverse in terms of race, language of origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, generation to college, sexual identity, abilities and interests.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in advisement within a higher education setting.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating outreach programs.
• Knowledge of career exploration, demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse, ed. disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide and analyze statistical data for periodic and end of year reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated database management skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and attain growth-oriented goals.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Must possess excellent computer skills and be proficient in MS Windows, Word, Excel, etc.

Compensation:

• $28-$31 per hour

Position Status:

• Full-Time, non-exempt

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Variable work environments including non-traditional service areas.
• May work in cramped, crowded quarters.
• Position is on-site unless specific authorization from the manager.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires the ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
• Some evening and weekend hours required, especially during orientation and examination seasons.
• Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
• Walking, stooping, reaching, climbing high and low levels.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds; carrying materials to various locations.
• Finger and hand movement and feeling sufficient for computer and equipment operations.
• Clear speaking, hearing conversationally, and seeing near and far.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage. Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website or email the Campus Nursing Office at
• Conditional Employment:
• The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.” Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Title III and end date of 9/30/2026, your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability. Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources.
• EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
• Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.