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About AFS-USA: AFS-USA works towards a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.  AFS-USA is particularly proud of its staff of approximately 150 people nationwide, located in three Regional Service Centers in Maryland, Minnesota and Oregon and the National Service Center in New York City. AFS-USA is equally proud of its network of more than 5000 volunteers located in communities throughout the United States. Our staff and volunteers work in partnership to deliver quality intercultural exchange programs to adolescents and adults, both those interested in coming to the U.S. as well as those U.S. citizens interested in experiencing life abroad.   Overview The Junior Accountant is an entry-level position responsible for assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely cash receipt records for the organization. The primary responsibilities are processing all cash, checks, and credit card receipts, to Great Plains, ensuring proper general ledger coding and description. The candidate will also record financial transactions via Finance Module monthly.      Responsibilities: (Key functions) The Junior Accountant fills a very detail-oriented position requiring the highest level of organization and productivity.  Specific responsibilities include: Process daily deposits through Remote Deposit  Enter daily cash receipts into Great Plains from different sources (checks, cash, credit card, wire, etc.) Verify integration report between Great Plains report, receipts and credit card settlement reports. Apply the participant payment and enter the cash receipt entries and deposits in GP Download remote deposit reports Prepare cash receipts folders for scanning and filing them properly Record and reconcile finance transactions Create and change vendor record in accounts payable Prepare the bank confirmation letters and pull backup for audit Assist senior accountant on various projects as needed   Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in MS Excel. Great Plains knowledge is a plus Accurate, detail-oriented and well-organized Ability to work efficiently in a diverse office environment, handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and remain composed in a fast paced and demanding position Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills   Salary and Benefits: AFS-USA is committed to attracting and retaining top quality staff. One way we support this goal is to offer a benefits package that is competitive.   AFS-USA’s wide array of benefits (including but not limited to health and dental coverage, retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability, fully funded life insurance, generous time-off, and commutation reimbursement) not only enhance your financial security and well-being, but also add significantly to your total compensation. Salary will be negotiated at the time of hire.   Work Conditions The Junior Accountant works in the New York office. Office hours are 9:00-5:00, Monday to Friday. Qualifications Associate Degree in Accounting and two plus years of experience in accounting field     NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification

ABOUT AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion-based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses.    OVERVIEW: The Administrative Assistant, Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAC) is primarily responsible for assisting in the screening of applications of families who apply to host with AFS, ensuring  adherence to AFS-USA’s acceptance criteria and communicating with other staff, volunteers and applicants to address any discrepancies. The QAC Administrative Assistant will also perform other administrative tasks related to the screening and selection of host family applicants and  quality assessment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Review host family applications for completeness and compliance with relevant standards, and communicate with other staff, volunteers and applicants to address any discrepancies. Communicate any concerns or issues regarding host family placement quality to the appropriate staff. Assist with compilation and recording of quality assessment data in AFS-USA’s internal database. Assist RMCQA staff with other duties as needed. Assist with at least one International Student Orientation event in New York. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Administrative experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple priorities under multiple deadlines Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Ability to work with confidential information in an appropriate manner Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds   POSITION DURATION: May to October, with potential to convert to permanent Salary Requirements & Benefits The Administrative Assistant, QAC’s hourly pay rate is $15.00. A typical work week is 35 hours with the possibility of minimal overtime hours. This is a temporary position lasting up to six months, with potential to convert to permanent. The Administrative Assistant, QAC may have the opportunity to assist with International Student Orientation events in one or more cities across the US. NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.     About the role: Ensures that the assigned region meets or exceeds sales and profitability objectives. Formulates sales strategies for markets within the assigned geography and product lines in order to attain revenue goals set by the company. Works with sales representatives to identify and evaluate market opportunities and sales potential and to establish and achieve their annual sales objectives. Manages and coaches the activities of sales representatives, clinical representatives, and other field personnel. Negotiates contracts with external customers. Keeps the company informed of market dynamics and competitive activity. Responsible for the management and implementation of company policies.   Your responsibilities will include:   Industry Knowledge: Responsible for providing continuous tools and education to team members to ensure up to date industry, competitor and product knowledge; Maintains knowledge of the industry and the competition continually seeking information from physicians, suppliers, insurance carriers and others to challenge, modify and prioritize regional strategies; Collects data from their region on competitor’s sales tactics and prepares their team to counter them and keeps the marketing organization aware; Maintains awareness of industry trends and their impact on local/regional sales activities.   Business Management: Monitors region sales performance on an ongoing basis, initiating corrective actions, preparing reports, summaries, analysis and documentation on all aspects of region management; Assists sales support/marketing staff members in activities such as sales promotion, training or market research in planning and executing special projects; Ensures the effective implementation of representative customer records, key contacts, reports and company policies; Responsible for the proper maintenance of organization cars and equipment within assigned region; Develops and executes sales strategies and activities; Plans and controls expenses to ensure sales objectives are met within budget; Performs a monthly P&L review; Integrates individual territory plans and account profiles into a broader regional sales plan and coaches sales team accordingly; Conducts quarterly sales reviews and adjusts strategies accordingly.   Selling Skills: Prepares quarterly regional sales forecasts and participates in the determination of market potential and sales expense estimates; Identifies sales forecast gaps, submits corrective strategies and implements aggressive sales growth; Confers with immediate superior in the development of marketing policy, recommending product and product line revisions as well as pricing changes; Develops and recommends expansion analysis of new field territories; Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a region targeting program; Identifies and recommends promotion programs and materials to help support the sales plan and strategy; Shares personal selling experiences in a way that motivates others and teaches applicable skills; Coaches others in the field on a disciplined selling model; Models strong selling skills in front of the customer with others present and without taking over the sales process; Actively supports corporate/divisional selling initiatives by proactively assisting in the training and influencing their team.   Clinical Excellence: Maintains the skills and knowledge to sell the entire product line to all applicable buying influences and can differentiates each product line against the competitor’s products in front of the customer.   Creative Economic and Value-Added Solutions: Identifies and develops working relationships with the economic buyer in their regions key accounts; Facilitation of contract negotiations involving all products within the region; Creates a compete “bundle” of product and value-add services; Evaluates situations as they affect both the account/customer, as well as the division’s overall long and short-term business needs; Helps define negotiation parameters for tough economically constrained customer situations.   Building and Maintaining Relationships: Maintains contact with major accounts and key relationships seeking to leverage them into profitable business ventures; Assist key customers in the creation, maintenance, expansion and startup of Scimed related educational courses and forums; Attend and participate in customer, company and industry sponsored forums and courses; Develop and maintain relationships with key BSC functional areas including but not limited too - National Accounts, marketing, finance, corporate programs; Spends a minimum of 70% time in the field with each sales representative to support their professional development needs and to maintain and develop strong relationships and understanding of the customer.   In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.   What we’re looking for in you:   Basic Qualifications   Bachelor's degree plus 7-9 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred. Ideally experience in Interventional Cardiology, EP or CRM products is strongly preferred.   About us As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.   Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Requisition ID:  444863 Job Segment: Medical, Manager, Marketing Manager, Regional Manager, Medical Technology, Healthcare, Management, Marketing

About AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion-based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses. Overview: Reporting to the Manager of Quality Assurance and Compliance (MQAC), the Quality and Compliance Coordinator (QCC) performs a critical role within the Risk Management, Compliance and Quality Assurance Department (RMCQA), which works to uphold AFS-USA’s designation as a Sponsor of J-1 Visa programs from the Department of State and as a grantee of government-sponsored programs. The QCC works to ensure that standards and regulations set by the Department of State (DoS), Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), and AFS International are consistently met by staff and volunteers. QCCs are responsible for developing and managing reports, tools, and training materials used in tracking compliance with key regulations. Each QCC is assigned to work with specific Area Teams across the country and has specialized tasks within the RMCQA department. Responsibilities: Regulations 1.      Have a thorough understanding of DoS regulations, CSIET standards and AFS policies and procedures and commit to ensuring that AFS remains in compliance at all times. 2.      Monitor Area Teams’ progress in completing and reporting the required hosted student and host family monthly contacts and in-home visits. Work with Team Development Specialists on an ongoing basis to identify areas for improvement and develop best practices. 3.      Provide a secondary level review of host family applications, ensuring each host family meets DoS, CSIET and AFS requirements for hosting a foreign exchange student. 4.      Work closely with Hosting Operations staff throughout the host family screening process, both prior to students coming on program and as students move families while on program, to ensure adherence to all regulations, stands and policies. 5.      Help develop and conduct training programs for AFS staff and volunteers related to compliance issues. 6.      Ensure AFS staff, volunteers and host families are informed in a timely fashion of any updates or changes to the DoS and CSIET regulations and/or AFS policies and standards. 7.      Work with Customer Experience & Program Innovation staff to ensure that all new AFS-USA programs are developed and operate in compliance with all pertinent standards and regulations. Administration 1.      Serve as a member of the Risk Management, Compliance, and Quality Assurance team, including attending staff meetings, Compliance Advisory Group calls, trainings and other duties as required. 2.      Provide timely and accurate responses or information to volunteers and staff on compliance-related inquiries. 3.      Assist with the Department of State Management Review audit, CSIET audit and other outside data requests and reports. 4.      Work with Sponsored Programs staff to ensure the compliance requirements of grant programs are being met. 5.      Work with international AFS partners to ensure completion of Partner Verification Worksheets (PVWs). 6.      Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of department and individual risk management plans. 7.      Collaborate with IT staff to update and address issues with compliance-related reports, databases and website functions and develop new tools for tracking and improving compliance. 8.      Ensure that RMCQA websites, process documents and other compliance-related resources and materials are up to date and shared with appropriate staff and volunteers. 9.      Collaborate with Hosting Operations staff on a yearly review and update of the Host Family Online Application, as well as report or database projects related to host family screening, as needed.   SEVIS 1.      Maintain and update records for all participants in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) in accordance with all federal regulations. 2.      Coordinate and maintain batch SEVIS update system to ensure timely and accurate reporting. 3.      Serve as an ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) and issue DS-2019 forms for participants as needed. 4.      Assist with preparation of required placement reports to the DoS. Monitoring and Reporting 1.      Provide field staff and management with weekly reports on individual Area Teams’ performance across a variety of compliance test points. 2.      Compile semi-annual reports for staff and volunteers that acts as an assessment of how well Area Teams are complying with various DoS regulations, CSIET standards and AFS policies. 3.      Collaborate with appropriate staff to develop and implement reports and procedures for tracking orientation attendance for arriving inbound participants and for host families prior to the arrival of their students. 4.      Assist Sponsored Programs and Participant Support staff in conducting in-home monitoring visits with host families and students. Write up Site Visit reports and share with appropriate staff to ensure any needed follow-up is completed. 5.      Work closely with Participant Support staff and field staff to identify volunteer breaches of compliance regulations, ensure that feedback is given, and determine appropriate sanctions when compliance regulations and AFS standards are compromised. 6.      Work with Participant Support and field staff to closely monitor placements RMCQA staff have flagged  in the host family screening process and follow-up as needed. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of related work experience Valid driver’s license Commitment to the mission of AFS Intercultural Programs Cross-cultural experience preferred Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Well-organized and able to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines Ability to work independently and under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication, including telephone and email etiquette Strong analytical problem-solving skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel Experience with PowerBI preferred Experience with SEVIS preferred Non-Discrimination: It is the policy of AFS-USA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law) predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.

ABOUT AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses.   OVERVIEW: The Airport Coordinator provides meet and greet services for more than 4,000 exchange participants to and from the Unites States primarily at New York area airports and orientations sites. The Airport Coordinator works closely with Travel Department staff and AFS volunteers. The position requires a communicative, thorough, and responsible individual comfortable in a leadership role instructing small and large groups of young adults. A strong individual who balance the dynamics of working long hours in a team based environment while maintaining efficiency in their individual assignments.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Meeting participants arriving on international and domestic flights at New York Area airports. Possibly, traveling to Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles or Seattle during peak travel events (Departure Day and Arrivals). Instruct and transit participants to/from airport, hotels and to/from orientation sites. Checking-in groups for domestic and international flights. Assist participants with filing lost or damaged luggage reports with airlines. Distribute and collect tickets and materials to/from participants. Communicate with AFS staff at the orientation site and/or the office notified of delays/cancellations/problems. Effectively implement instructions given by AFS Staff Serve as representative to Airline/ Airport personnel on behalf of AFS USA. Required to work long hours; includes some early morning, evenings and weekends. Serve as an overnight chaperone with participants at hotels when needed. Some office work required. Responsibilities include but not limited to; Tracking, and checking international and domestic flights for accuracy. Calling airlines to reconfirm and track flights. Check international tickets for accuracy. Data Entry and assembling reports. Compiling and mailing of materials and packets. Special projects.     POSITION DURATION:   Must be available mid-May through late Sept. (2 positions available).   NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Attention to detail Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends Enthusiasm and flexibility to respond to the needs of AFS staff and volunteers Ability to follow detailed instructions Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Word and Excel. Travel experience. Willingness to travel. Hours vary depending on travel needs Ability to speak a second language is ideal but not required.

About AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion-based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses. Job Overview The primary responsibility of the Regional Travel and Logistics Coordinator (RTLC) is to oversee the travel and logistics coordination as it relates to the arrival and departure of AFS USA’s hosted participants.  RTLC will manage program releases and waivers, as well as Early Returns for both hosted students and US Sending participants. The RTLC is a member of the Participant Support team as well as the Travel and Logistics Department, with the focus of responsibilities changing seasonally according to AFS hosting and sending program cycles. Responsibilities: (Key functions) Hosting: Site Management Manage the planning, site coordination and volunteer recruitment and training for the 9 Gateway Arrivals events between August and mid-September. Manage the 3-4 June Departure Day Events for 200 – 600 Hosting Participants in multiple cities, including the planning, site coordination, charter bus arrivals/departures, scheduling, volunteer recruitment and training. Identify and negotiate agreements with new sites, as needed. Organize domestic travel in coordination with the Hosting Travel Manager. Recruit, and train AFS volunteers for gateway and transit city meet/greet. On-site management for largest sites for all events. Ensure all sites bookings are within budget Hosting - Departure and Arrival Domestic Travel Manage the domestic departure and arrival travel from/to Gateway departure sites, including bus routing planning, Area Team communication, bus chaperone recruitment/travel and all related materials/mailings. Oversee charter bus bookings for 40+ End of Stay site to gateway travel with AFS USA’s bus contractor Work with the Team Development Specialists and Area teams to ensure timely recruitment of qualified bus chaperones. Manage AFS USA’s database as it related to orientations and travel to ensure 100% accuracy. Continuously analyze bus and flight bookings to ensure costs are within budget.  Volunteer Recruitment and Training Manage the local Area Teams’ coordination of Arrivals, End of Stay and local Departure Day planning Recruit and train transit volunteers in 10+ transit hubs for all events as well as supporting early returns. Develop training materials for new mini-gateways. Update AFS USA Volunteer Help and Learning portal with materials related to student travel and logistics. Conduct regional gateway analyses and trainings related to new Arrivals and Departures model.   Manage Seasonal Travel Staff. Recruit, hire and train 2-3 seasonal staff Update training materials. Maintain staff schedules during peak periods, while monitoring hours against budget.   Waivers and Releases Between October and May, process travel waivers and program releases for AFS USA’s hosting and sending participants. This requires liaising with the Support Department, AFS Partner Offices, local volunteers and natural families. Coordinate international and domestic travel for early returning participants within RTLC’s region.  Actively monitor and support international and domestic travel of early return participations.  This includes on call support during participants’ travel. Act as Alternate Responsible Officer to process DS 2019 signatures for hosted participants who travel outside of the U.S.   Other Responsibilities On call support during peak travel days, this responsibility is shared among the TLC staff. In conjunction with the Director and Manager of Travel and Logistics, evaluate summer travel and assist with budgeting and planning. Manage ongoing account reconciliation for vendors, volunteers and staff.  Airport Duty as needed. Other tasks and projects as assigned. Knowledge and Skills Well organized, highly detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under multiple deadlines.  Ability to work well under pressure. Superior customer service skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Comfortable working with people of different backgrounds and ages including AFS network partners, students, parents and AFS Volunteers.  Knowledge of concepts related to intercultural education helpful. Benefits: AFS-USA offers a wide array of benefits (including but not limited to health, dental and vision coverage, retirement plan, fully funded life insurance, generous time-off, and commuter reimbursement).  Work Conditions The Regional Orientation and Travel Coordinator will from the AFS USA office in New York, NY.  The average work week is 35 hours.  The standard workday is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There will be times when hours will be altered due to seasonal fluctuations in workload and will include overtime, evening and occasional weekend work.  Travel to gateway events is required in June, August and September.     Qualifications BA/BS Degree international relations or equivalent experience, preferably in study abroad education or non-profit organization context required 2+ years of project management experience. Computer literacy in Word/Excel required.          International travel and/or experience living abroad. Conference/event planning experience preferred Driver’s license required.   Non-Discrimination: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

ABOUT AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses. OVERVIEW: The Scholarships Advisor assists the Scholarships Manager and Scholarships Team with the administrative tasks necessary to successfully manage the scholarship programs offered by AFS-USA. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Scholarship Operations Work with Scholarships Manager to manage day-to-day administrative duties. Coordinates the merit-scholarship judging process, including recruiting judges, setting up Global Link for scoring and notifying winners of results. Work with Scholarship Manger to ensure that current information about scholarship criteria and availability is accessible to staff, volunteers, students, and parents. Respond to inquiries and scholarship related questions from local area teams and volunteers; assist with scholarship spending recommendations as needed. Global Leaders Need-Based Award Perform data entry of Global Leaders applications. Follow up on incomplete or unclear application details. Escalate to Scholarship Manager if necessary. Attend all financial aid committee meetings; take notes; make award recommendations; post awards. Sponsor an AFSer Process all Sponsor an AFSer requests; edit/end widgets accordingly. Work with IT department on Sponsor an AFSer troubleshooting and functionality Scholarship Recipient Coordination Guide, support and inform applicants, parents and local volunteers about scholarship application process Send official notice of scholarship to students, parents and local volunteers. Prepare, send, and track receipt of scholarship contracts. Follow-up with scholarship recipients and Development Department before, during and immediately following the program to ensure compliance with donor requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA in Communications or a related field preferred Prior experience studying abroad or with international work/travel Well organized. Able to manage multiple priorities under multiple deadlines and navigate intense spikes in workload. Self-motivated. Able to maintain a high degree of quality and productivity with minimal supervision. Adaptable. Able to evaluate changing demands and circumstances and to adjust tactics as necessary. Detail oriented, but able to see, understand, and articulate the big picture. Able to work in multiple team environments, in varying contexts. Comfortable speaking with people of different backgrounds and ages including students, parents, and colleagues. Previous experience in international education, call centers, admissions, and program management are highly desirable. COMPUTER SKILLS Computer literate, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database, and internet applications. (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, general database knowledge). NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

ABOUT AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses. OVERVIEW: The Regional Travel and Logistics Assistant (RTLA) is responsible for providing support to the RTLC during the busy summer season, related to hosted student departures and arrivals. This position requires sharp logistical and organizational skills, ability to create consensus amongst various parties, and the ability to multi-task successfully. The RTLAs are assigned to one of 5 US gateways cities to ensure coordination and on-site management of the events.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Student "End of Stay" Event : Coordinate with local AFS Area Teams to ensure all logistics related to site locations, bus routings and bus chaperone travel are finalized by deadlines. Ensures bus routing and pick-up locations for End of Stay sites are provided to bus vendor Coordinates needed flight arrangements with AFS Travel and volunteers Maintains all related databases 24-hour on call availability while buses are enroute to Departure Day city.   Departure Day - Gateway Event Coordination Pre- Event : Oversee pre-event planning including rooming, meals and meeting room requirements Coordinate recruitment of volunteers for Departure Day at assigned gateway city Develops volunteer job scheduling; creates rooming list for volunteers and students Verifies that all Departure Day volunteers are registered   On Site: Conduct on-site training and provide ongoing support of volunteers though out the events Manage arrangements for event, including student arrivals, bus departures to airport and on-site meals/activities 24-hour on call availability during event   Arrivals - Gateway Event Coordination Pre Event : Oversee pre-event site planning including rooming, meals and meeting room requirements Coordinate recruitment of volunteers for Arrivals event at assigned gateway city Track student placements to ensure domestic flights are booked. Charter bus coordination for long-haul buses. Ensure bus chaperones are recruited and domestic travel booked Preparing supply mailing/travel materials to AFS Area Teams(ID cards, etc.) Verifies that all Departure Day and Arrival volunteers are registered On Site : Conduct on-site training and provide ongoing support to staff and volunteers though out the events Manage arrangements for event, including student arrivals/departure, meals, flight cancellations/delays. Ensure local volunteers are notified of any changes in domestic travel Airport duty as needed 24-hour on call availability during event Administrative Tasks : Processes program release and travel waiver paperwork for hosted students; work with local volunteers to ensure all parties are informed and approve the release Track and process expenses and invoices after each event Maintains office and event related materials POSITION DURATION: The start date of this position will be in May and the duration of this position be ending around September 21st. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Strong problem solving skills; attention to detail; highly organized Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines while handling multiple projects Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work well under pressure Willingness to overnight with students and work overtime/weekends during busy travel season Willingness to travel to assigned gateway city for departure/arrival events Driver's license required One year experience in an office setting; Conference Planning experience Experience coordinating volunteers a plus Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred International travel and/or experience living abroad NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

ABOUT AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses. OVERVIEW: The Study Abroad Specialist supports the AFS mission and organizational goals by providing customer service throughout the admissions process for students applying to AFS’s scholarship programs. In addition, the Study Abroad Specialist is responsible for providing support to seasonal staff during the peak seasons. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Study Abroad Specialist will provide excellent customer service when working with students, families, and AFS employees, and volunteers in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about AFS programs and scholarship opportunities. In addition, the Study Abroad Specialist must use the knowledge gained through daily interaction with participants, natural families, host families, and AFS employees and volunteers to contribute to process improvement measures for the Customer Experience and Program Innovation Department and AFS. Customer Support Guide, support, and inform scholarship students through the admissions process:  Promote countries, scholarships, fundraising, and incentives. Guide students through selection of country and program in accordance with program- and scholarship-specific criteria. Provide in-depth explanations of the application, scholarship application process, placement restrictions, program expectations, and medical review policies and procedures, as needed. Maintain personal knowledge of sending countries and programs. Motivate and assist students to complete the full AFS application: Work in collaboration with Supervisor for the coordination of interviews with volunteers. Inform students of status changes such as program acceptance, host family placement, scholarship award notifications, etc. Provide support for Faces of America, BP Global Citizens of Tomorrow (BPGCT) Scholarship and other scholarships applicants Work with community-based organization (CBO) Staff to establish productive relationships.  Facilitate guidance and counseling to CBO Staff on the AFS applications process.  Visa support: Provide support to participants during the visa application process. Coordinate with the Visa Specialist to communicate with participants/natural families when situations arise that may cause delayed departures due to visa-related issues. Maintain knowledge of CSIET/US Department of State standards Pre-program Orientation Coordinate and facilitate a series of sending program conference calls each cycle with returnees, participants, and natural families pertaining to the AFS application process, country selection, program preparation, money management, etc. Recruit AFS returnees for calls as needed. Seasonal Staff support Maintain initial and ongoing training materials and forums for staff and volunteers. Direct the daily activities seasonal staff member(s), as needed. Assist team members to strategize problem solving techniques when escalated customer service issues arise. Short term project support: The Study Abroad Specialist may also be assigned special tasks: BPGCT Quarterly Report information collection and draft Faces of America, BP Global Citizens of Tomorrow and other related scholarship data analysis Domestic travel coordination with Travel Department and CBOs as needed FoA recruited NSLI-Y application support and review QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working with community-based organizations serving underserved and underrepresented communities. Verbal and written fluency in Spanish is preferred. Excellent phone- and email-based customer service skills. Computer literate, including word processing, spreadsheets, and internet applications. (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, general database knowledge). Experience volunteering or working with volunteers in a professional setting is a plus. Comfortable collaborating with people of different backgrounds and ages including students, parents, colleagues, volunteers, and educators.  Able to work in multiple team environments, in varying contexts. Well organized and detailed oriented. Able to manage multiple priorities under multiple deadlines and navigate intense spikes in workload. Self-motivated. Able to maintain a high degree of quality and productivity with minimal supervision. Adaptable. Able to evaluate changing demands and circumstances and to adjust tactics as necessary. Excellent diplomatic and troubleshooting skills. International/Intercultural travel or study abroad experience is preferred. NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

About the role: This Therapy Consultant position requires someone with a strong clinical aptitude that can work in a team environment. Strong sales skills are a definite need and the ability to be coached and directed will assist in making this job a success. Responsibilities unique to this position are having a good understanding of the catheterization lab and being able to build strong relationships with the physicians and the staff.  The Interventional Cardiology team with Boston Scientific is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!   At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology (IC) we design, develop, and produce technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Medical Conditions we provide solutions for include: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction. We are able to provide a number of solutions to patients that include: Drug-Eluting Stents, Bare-Metal Stents, Catheters, Balloons, Guide Wires, Coronary Atherectomy and Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound. We have a robust product line and pipeline, and we will continue to make an investment in Interventional treatments.   This Therapy Consultant will have the opportunity to sell and promote company products within a defined geographic territory.  This will be accomplished by developing new accounts and expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet a sales quota based on company sales goals and to directly increase sales revenue of the company.   Your responsibilities include:         •   Sells products by scheduling sales calls to meet with current and potential customers to fulfill revenue and unit growth objectives assigned by company on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. •   Develops and implements sales strategies by determining the relevant factors (e.g., product, competition and pricing needs) of existing and potential accounts to effectively promote the company's products to appropriate hospital personnel and physicians. •   Develops action plans (i.e., weekly, quarterly, monthly) by analyzing quarterly and monthly sales figures and reports identifying the needs of particular accounts and discussing issues with Regional Sales Manager to help the organization achieve its annual sales goals. •   Determines the needs (e.g., product and pricing), goals, product usage, and types of cases handled by specific customers by meeting with and asking in-depth questions of physicians and other hospital personnel to learn which BSC products can best address their specific needs. •   Observes actual procedures in the cardiac catheterization or electro-physiology lab and operating room of hospital accounts to gain insight into the specific nuances of each physician and each member of the lab staff. •   Establishes pricing packages by working with relevant BSC personnel to establish price points that address specific customer's needs while satisfying company guidelines and policies. •   Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g. clinical research, pricing and/or marketing) to develop optimal solutions. •   Develops relationships with hospital personnel (e.g. through casual conversation, meetings, participation in conferences) to make new contacts in other departments within hospital and to identify key purchasing decision makers in order to facilitate future sales.  •   Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to secure purchasing commitments, often with the help of incentive programs and services made available to the account being developed.   What we’re looking for: Basic Qualifications 2-4 Years with BA; 0-2 Years with MBA Minimum 2 years previous experience in medical device sales   Preferred Qualifications A four year degree with a background in sales and a proven track record of success will help in making this position a successful team approach to selling in the catheterization lab and to our physicians. Strong clinical, analytical and selling skills are a must in this position. Person should have a proven ability to take on a large number of accounts and travel within a 4 state area. Problem solving and the ability to be coached and directed by other teammates will allow collaboration and success in selling IVUS, DES, balloons and the full bag of specialty products   Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Segment: Consultant, Consulting, Medical, Physiology, Medical Technologist, Contract, Healthcare

Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.   The BSC Endoscopy Territory Manager will be responsible for driving sales revenue to exceed division priorities, define and develop new business opportunities that clearly reflect the company’s vision and priorities, and function in and contribute to overall team success.   Individuals will exhibit strong clinical excellence, stay current on products, programs and competitive knowledge, and be able to face up to program situations quickly, directly and without hesitation.  Candidate will have experience and be comfortable in the hospital and office-based settings, and be creative in their problem solving.    The Territory Manager will develop key relationships through frequent and routine customer visits, product demonstrations, product in-services, and procedural observation.   Relationships must be established with Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Hospital Infection control, and Materials Management.  Additionally, candidate will build and maintain constructive strategic relationships in key accounts and be able to take actions that are consistent with the stated organizational goals.   Candidate will manage their territory with integrity and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.     Responsibilities:   Develops quarterly plans designed to achieve revenue targets   Clinical excellence in respective disease states   Build sustainable business relationships   Drive sales revenue to exceed division priorities   Define and develop new business opportunities that clearly reflect the company's vision and priorities   Build and maintain sustainable strategic relationships in key accounts   Stay current on BSC products / programs / competitive knowledge   Focused individual committed to building trusting relationships with key physicians and nurses by training, educating and selling them on our cutting-edge technologies.   Must uphold all of the quality policies outlined within sales structure consistently and completely   All actions will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality.   Understand and comply with all regulations governing our work and comply 100% of the time with all BSC corporate policy and procedure initiatives.   Qualifications:   3-5 years relevant business experience, at least 3 years direct sales experience required   Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred   Documented sales success   Demonstrated top 10% performance in critical competencies   Demonstrated oral and written communication skills   Sales management experience strongly preferred   Industry experience preferred   About us As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.   Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran   Requisition ID:  444086   Job Segment: Gastroenterology, Medical, Medical Technology, Manager, Surgery, Healthcare, Management

Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Job Summary Under general supervision, responsible for the production and retention of a profitable book of business within an assigned territory that is consistent with overall Bond and Specialty Insurance/Business Unit strategies and objectives. This role does not manage others. Primary Location: New York - New York - United States Job Category: Underwriting Position Type: Experienced/Professional Target Openings: 1 Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities General Responsibilities: Underwriting new and renewal business. Building and maintaining productive relationships with agents and brokers. Consistently achieving budgeted financial results. Collaborating with BU and region colleagues as well as internal/external business associates. Sales, agency development and management. Underwriting & Pricing: Underwrites and assesses risk for small to mid-size renewals and new business items in conjunction with BU strategies. May underwrite larger renewals. Considers different approaches toward risks to maximize profitability. Makes appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority. Underwrites moderately complex-to-complex accounts/risks. Manages the submission and underwriting process for own agency plant, working with more experienced underwriters if outside authority. Can easily articulate whether or not account is within or outside underwriting appetite/strategy, along with the reasons for that determination. Independently sets account strategy, occasionally partners with AEO or MD to set account strategy. Makes recommendations to underwriter 2, as appropriate. For P & C, may act as an Underwriter 2 for Processing and Underwriting Procedures for Small Accounts (PUPS). May input financials and is able to calculate key ratios and more complex financial metrics, drawing conclusions about the financial health of an account. In addition to, or in lieu of, financials, may review other key metrics; makes decisions regarding pricing, capacity, terms and conditions based on those analyses on complex accounts. Proactively collaborates with regional and Home Office underwriters Maintains accurate underwriting documentation and information. Meets quality assurance standards May act as a Region or industry resident expert. Underwriting Operations: Manages flow of new and renewal business. Agency Management/Relationship: Lead or participate in agency training sessions. May be sought out by broker/agent for his/her expertise regarding industry and local issues. Primary agency or broker relationship is producer / internal broker. Sales Management/Marketing: Leverages agent/broker relationships to drive new business opportunities via existing relationships as well as where there is no existing relationship; continually prospects for new opportunities. Achieves and/or surpasses agency/broker visibility goals. Acts as a business partner to agents and brokers. Uses strong negotiation skills and deep product knowledge to meet the needs of the account. Develops agency plant sales/business plan. Sales activities should include some of the larger and more important agency/brokers/clients. Participates in, and may lead, underwriting/agency meetings. Actively contributes in Region and/or Business Unit sales meetings. Regularly attends agency/broker events and/or industry functions. Takes the initiative to partner with colleagues in other Bond and Specialty Insurance or Travelers BUs to cross sell all Travelers products. Is able to utilize analytics and tools to assist in the sale and pricing (if applicable) of accounts. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience is required. A current/valid drivers license is required. Education, Work Experience & Knowledge 3-6 years of underwriting experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Industry Knowledge: Understands the local insurance marketplace, industry business operations, critical issues and financial drivers that affect the BU, region and local office. Is able to apply that understanding to the sales plan, pricing strategy and underwriting strategy. Continuously seeks out market insight from others and uses acquired knowledge to assist less experienced employees. Product Knowledge: Knowledge of BU products/coverages and pricing and the linkages to strategy and can easily explain them to others. Understands organizational and regulatory rules, policies and procedures and effectively employs that knowledge in day-to-day work. Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies Able to proficiently use all Bond and Specialty Insurance technology tools. Can negotiate skillfully in routine situations. Able to gain the trust of others quickly. Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results. Can identify current or future problems or opportunities; able to analyze, synthesize and compare information to understand issues; able to identify cause/effect relationships and can explore alternative solutions to support sound decision making. Able to remain energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands. Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Can provide service excellence to internal or external clients. Able to exercise sound judgment, make decisions and commit to a position. Has the ability to work with and include people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives. Can seek out, build, foster and maintain productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results. Can work with others in situations where a team is mutually responsible to produce a result. Can takes ideas different from own seriously; able to share responsibility and collaborate with others; accepts criticism well. Able to self-reflect on strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve. Can seek out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things. Can act as a role model for employees and keeps a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with stated values; follows through on promises; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions. Environmental/Work Schedules/Other Requires travel minimum 20% of time. Physical Requirements Operates standard office equipment. Requires extended periods of computer use. Requires extended periods of sitting. Licensing or Certificates A current/valid drivers license is required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Job Summary Under limited supervision, responsible for the production and retention of a profitable book of business within an assigned territory that is consistent with overall Bond and Specialty Insurance/Business Unit (BU) strategy and objectives. Primary responsibilities include: Underwriting new and renewal business Building and maintaining productive relationships with agents and brokers Consistently achieving superior budgeted financial results Collaborating with BU and region colleagues as well as internal/external business associates Sales, agency development and management Portfolio management at the BU strategy level The majority of the time will be spent managing a book of business Those in this role have the highest level of technical and sales expertise in the region/group and are seen as experts across the business unit (beyond region/group) This job does not manage others. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Underwriting & Pricing: Underwrites and assesses risk for large renewals and new business items in conjunction with BU strategies. Considers different approaches toward risks to maximize profitability. Makes appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority. Underwrites the most demanding and most complex accounts/risks. Manages the submission and underwriting process for own agency plant. Is a region/group resource for less experienced underwriters. Can easily articulate whether or not account is within or outside underwriting appetite/strategy, along with the reasons for that determination. Is seen as a teacher to less experienced underwriters regarding appetite/strategy. Independently sets account strategy, and may partner with MD to set strategy for the group/Regional BU. Makes recommendations to underwriter 2, as appropriate. As Underwriter 2, assure that policies and accounts are effectively underwritten handled and documented in compliance with Business Unit and regulatory standards and requirements. Calculates key ratios and the most complex financial metrics, drawing conclusions about the financial health of an account. In addition to, or in lieu of, financials, may review other key metrics; makes decisions regarding pricing, capacity, terms and conditions based on those analyses on the most complex accounts. Proactively collaborates with regional and Home Office underwriters. Maintains accurate underwriting documentation and information. Meets quality assurance standards. Is a region/group resident expert and is seen as a leader in the marketplace/agency plant. May be seen as an industry expert. Underwriting Operations: Manages flow of new and renewal business. Agency Management/Relationship: Leads agency training sessions. Is sought out by broker/agent for his/her expertise regarding industry and local issues. Primary agency or broker relationship is producer / internal broker. Sales Management/Marketing: Leverages agent/broker relationships to drive new business opportunities via existing relationships as well as where there is no existing relationship; continually prospects for new opportunities. Achieves and/or surpasses agency/broker visibility goals. Acts as a business partner to agents and brokers. Uses strong negotiation skills and deep product knowledge to meet the needs of the account. Develops agency plant sales/business plan and may partner with MD to develop region/group sales plan. Sales activities include the largest and most important agency/brokers/clients. Leads underwriting/agency meetings. Actively contributes in Region and/or Business Unit sales meetings and may lead those meetings. Regularly attends agency/broker events and/or industry functions. May play a leading role. Takes the initiative to partner with colleagues in other Bond and Specialty Insurance or Travelers BUs to cross sell all Travelers products. Is seen as a leader by peers in other BUs. Coaches / mentors less experienced employees on a regular basis. Has advanced knowledge of analytics and tools and applies that knowledge to sales and pricing (if applicable) of accounts. Coaches others in the aspects and use of those analytics and tools. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of 4 years of underwriting experience is required. A current/valid drivers license is required. Education, Work Experience & Knowledge 6 years of underwriting experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Industry Knowledge: Understands industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues and financial drivers that affect the Company, BU, region and local office. Demonstrates an understanding of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to Travelers advantage; continuously seeks out local market insight from others; is routinely sought out by others as a knowledge resource; coaches / mentors less experienced employees on a regular basis. Product Knowledge: Resident expert on BU products/coverages and pricing and the links to strategy. Is routinely sought out by others as a knowledge resource; coaches / mentors less experienced employees on a regular basis. Understands organizational and regulatory rules, policies and procedures and effectively employs that knowledge in day-to-day work. Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies Able to use all Bond and Specialty Insurance technology tools proficiently. Resolves significant conflict within and outside the organization without damaging relationships; is routinely sought out by others as a knowledge resource; coaching / mentors others regarding successful negotiations. Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results. Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision making. Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands. Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Provides service excellence to internal or external clients. Exercises sound judgment, makes decisions and commits to a position. Works with and includes people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives. Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results. Works together in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result. Takes ideas different from own seriously; shares responsibility and collaborates with others; accepts criticism well; doesn't assume a single best way. Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve. Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things. Provides good role model for employees and keeps a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with stated values; follows through on promises; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions. Environmental/Work Schedules/Other Requires travel minimum 30% of time. Physical Requirements Operates standard office equipment. Requires extended periods of computer use. Requires extended periods of sitting. Licensing or Certificates A current/valid drivers license is required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.