IT Vendor Relationship Director designs and implements the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Selects providers and oversees procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Being an IT Vendor Relationship Director administers the request for proposals process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Additionally, IT Vendor Relationship Director works closely with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Typically reports to top management. The IT Vendor Relationship Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an IT Vendor Relationship Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Relationship Safety Alliance fka Mid-MN Women’s Center in Brainerd is seeking a Domestic Violence Advocate.
An Individual needed to fill a rewarding position at a local 24-hr shelter for domestic abuse. The Domestic Violence Advocate will work with the goal of creating and building a community free of violence. This position is responsible for providing direct advocacy services to residents and crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to individuals experiencing abuse.
Part-Time, up to 39 hours a week. Holidays and every other weekend shifts required. Sick time accrual, and vacation/holiday accrues after 6 months. Shifts are for Overnights (8pm to 6am).
Experience in social work or a human service related field is preferred but not required. Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory MN DHS background check is required. Job Description
The Relationship Safety Alliance fka Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center, Inc. (MMWC) is a nonprofit organization based in Brainerd, MN which operates two programs: Domestic Violence Shelter and Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center. It has been engaged in its mission to provide safety, advocacy, empowerment and education services since 1978. The shelter program provides confidential emergency housing for survivors of domestic violence along with their children and pets. During their stay, MMWC provides support, education, resources, referrals and programming that encourage empowerment, healing and life skills. The child safety center program provides confidential supervision and support to families who need assistance in re-establishing or maintaining a safe, healthy, nonviolent relationships between children and family members. The goal of the visitation and exchange program is to protect children’s safety, while providing quality services.
Role and Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities of (Domestic Violence Advocate)
Qualifications and Education Requirements Compassion, empathy and the ability to respond to individuals in crisis.
Preferred Skills Experience in providing advocacy and direct services.
Essential Functions of (Domestic Violence Advocate)During your work hours, you will be required to write, talk, read, hear, see, operate office machinery, cook, clean, lift up to 40 lbs., move items and transport clients. Additional Notes MMWC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status. All positions at MMWC are funded through a variety of state and federal grant funds. Unanticipated changes in funding may affect positions at MMWC. All positions are classified as “at will.”
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.13 - $21.13 per hour
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Work Location: In person