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senior associate director market research

The University of Chicago

<div><div>Department</div>
Booth Marketing and Communications: Institutional Research and Strategic Insights<div><br>
About the Department</div>
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.<br>
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Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.<br>
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Chicago Booth is proud to claim:<br>
<ul><li>an unmatched faculty.</li><li>degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.</li><li>a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.</li><li>strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.</li></ul><br>
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.<div><br>
Job Summary</div>
The Senior Associate Director of Market Research leads the development and enhancement of Chicago Booth's market research infrastructure. This role focuses on strategic initiatives to drive data-driven decision-making and awareness through informing advertising targeting, lead generation, and program evaluation across Marketing and Booth at large. By leveraging a sophisticated market research framework, the Senior Associate Director will support global brand and program strategies while improving efficiency and internal capabilities. The role will work across all teams in Marketing and Communications, the Deans&rsquo; office, and Booth&rsquo;s leadership to create, measure and help implement various elements of marketing research that inform Chicago Booth&rsquo;s global, brand and program strategies.<div></div><div>
Responsibilities</div><ul><li>
Leads strategic market assessments and drives insights and recommendations. Leads comprehensive market research projects to help inform brand development, advertising strategies, and lead generation efforts for Chicago Booth&rsquo;s diverse program offerings. Understands and informs marketing objectives, as well as School-wide objectives at large. Implements and informs machine learning models to enhance targeting, and psychographic data blending to inform decision making for different parts of the School.</li><li>
Generates analytical insights, and creates reports for the marketing team, the Deans, senior leadership, Booth&rsquo;s staff, among others; ensures alignment with global strategy and program specific strategies and outcomes for new and ongoing initiatives.</li><li>
Expands the market research suite by in-housing work currently handled by contractors, enabling scale without increased workloads. Implements AI frameworks to automate data analysis, survey distributions, and coding infrastructure to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>
Designs and executes solutions to automate redundant tasks and processes within market research initiatives. Significantly enhances data collection and analysis practices for higher-level strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Strengthens partnerships and collaboration with various teams within Booth, including admissions and external partners, to integrate market research insights with editorial, digital, social media, and advertising strategies in alignment with advanced personalization efforts.</li><li>
Develops key performance indicators, reporting metrics, and automated reporting designs. Generates analytical insights and reports to guide marketing strategy for the Deans, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Leads research projects, task forces and other initiatives to measure brand and program awareness globally, perception and market share; evaluates outcomes and recommends changes and adjustments in strategy as new trends emerge in the market.</li><li>
Conducts independent research and competitive analysis to assess market trends, audience behaviors, and preferences using quantitative and qualitative methods.</li><li>
Produces self-service dashboards and simplified tools for the users to be able to answer questions quickly and efficiently. Performs in a highly complex data infrastructure that requires agility.</li><li>
Manages projects of different scale and complexity including the logistics and respective timelines, and ensures that all milestones are met.</li><li>
Works with operations teams, project managers and operational frameworks to deliver work on a timely and integrated manner.</li><li>
Leads and develops methods to analyze complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information. Develops and maintains infrastructure that connects medium to large complex data sets.</li><li>
Provides expertise to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applies principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.</li><li>
Performs other related work as needed.</li></ul><div><br>
Minimum Qualifications</div><div>
Education:</div>
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.<div><br>
Work Experience:</div>
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.<div><br>
Certifications:</div><div>
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Preferred Qualifications</div><div></div><div>
Education:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Experience:</div><ul><li>
At least seven years of experience in statistical analysis, survey design, survey fielding, market research and evaluation.</li><li>
At least two years of experience using business intelligence software such as Tableau, ability to tell stories through visualization.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in survey design, research design, experimental methods, sampling methods, quantitative and qualitative research methods.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Technical Skills or Knowledge:</div><ul><li>
Advanced statistical programming, data querying and manipulation using R, Python, SQL, or other comparable tools and languages.</li><li>
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, and Tableau programming skills for data mining and to supplement and enhance data analyses.</li><li>
Skilled at working with survey applications such as Qualtrics.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Competencies</div><ul><li>
Demonstrated leadership abilities to understand strategic direction, translate it to reasonable market research initiatives and deliver outcomes.</li><li>
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>
Work with project management software and project managers for effective work delivery.</li><li>
Proven ability to work independently as well as on a team.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving skills, verbal/written communication, and explain technical concepts to business audiences.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior leadership and translating technical concepts to business audiences.</li><li>
Effective partnership development skills to build meaningful relationships both internally and externally.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Working Conditions</div><ul><li>
This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Application Documents</div><ul><li>
Resume/CV (required)</li><li>
Cover Letter (required)</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br>
Job Family</div>
Research<div><br>
Role Impact</div>
Individual Contributor<div><br>
Scheduled Weekly Hours</div>
37.5<div><br>
Drug Test Required</div>
No<div><br>
Health Screen Required</div>
No<div><br>
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required</div>
No<div><br>
Pay Rate Type</div>
Salary<div><br>
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FLSA Status</div>
Exempt<div><br>
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Pay Range</div>
$90,000.00 - $115,000.00<div>
The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.</div><div><br>
Benefits Eligible</div>
Yes<div>
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the<div> </div><div>Benefits Guidebook</div><div>.</div></div><div><br>
Posting Statement</div><div>
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the <div>University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.</div></div><div></div><div><br>
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via <div>Applicant Inquiry Form.</div></div><div></div><div><br>
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.</div><div></div><div><br>
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Senior Associate Director, Market Research

University of Illinois

<div><div><div><div><p><b>Research Associate Professor</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Hiring Department</b>: Department of Medicine</p>
<p><b>
Location</b>: Chicago, IL USA</p>
<p><b>
Requisition ID</b>: 1038493</p><p><b>
Posting Close Date</b>: December 23, 2025</p><p><b>
Salary: </b>The previously determined salary range for this position was $200,000 to $210,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About the University of Illinois Chicago</b></p><p>
UIC is among the nation&rsquo;s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent &ldquo;Best Colleges&rdquo; rankings published by U.S. News &amp; World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.</p><p>
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Position Summary<br>
The Research Associate Professor will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of community outreach and engagement efforts across the UI Cancer Center (UICC). This individual will serve as a key advisor to the UICC Director and as an advocate for community-focused initiatives within center-wide planning, decision-making, and scientific development.<br>
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Duties &amp; Responsibilities</p><ul><li><br>
Serve as a principal advisor to the UICC Director in all matters related to COE.</li><li>Ensure alignment with Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) requirements, NCI guidelines, and institutional priorities.</li><li>Promote consistency of language, strategy, and documentation across COE components in accordance with CCSG expectations.</li><li>Represent and advocate for COE priorities during UICC planning, resource allocation, and strategic discussions.</li><li>Initiate, lead, and support collaborations across departments and colleges within the University of Illinois Chicago.</li><li>Collaborate with other Associate Directors, program leaders, and faculty to advance UICC&rsquo;s strategic goals.</li><li>Help shape the vision, strategic priorities, and actionable strategies for COE initiatives.</li><li>Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress toward UICC strategic planning goals.</li><li>Provide input into budgeting, resource distribution, and infrastructure planning to support COE.</li><li>Build and maintain partnerships with institutional, local, and national collaborators to elevate UICC's community impact.</li><li>Serve as an active member of the Executive Committee and Cancer Scientific Council.</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Qualifications</p><ul><li>
Terminal degree required (PhD, MD, doctorate)</li><li>
Minimum of 7 years of experience in discipline, including at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership in research and/or clinical area.</li><li>
Must have peer-reviewed funding and/or PI of Clinical Trials, as applicable for specialty/discipline.</li><li>
Eligible for Research Associate Professor rank in the College of Medicine</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
<i>
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit </i><i>Required Employment Notices and Posters</i><i> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.</i></p><p><i>
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. </i><i>Request an Accommodation</i></p></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Research Associate Professor

Selby Jennings

<div>
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 Private Equity Associate
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  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  Tier 2 City in the Midwest
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  <strong>
   Firm Focus:
  </strong>
  Industrials &amp; Manufacturing
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 <p>
  <strong>
   About Us:
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  </strong>
  We are a leading private equity firm specializing in investments across the industrials and manufacturing sectors. Our team partners with management to drive operational excellence and long-term growth. Based in a vibrant Tier 2 Midwest city, we offer a collaborative culture and hands-on deal experience.
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  <strong>
   Role Overview:
   <br/>
  </strong>
  As a Private Equity Associate, you will play a key role in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies. This position offers significant exposure to deal execution and strategic initiatives within our core sectors.
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  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
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   Perform financial modeling, valuation analysis, and market research.
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   Assist in due diligence across operational, financial, and legal workstreams.
  </li>
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   Prepare investment committee materials and presentations.
  </li>
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   Support portfolio company initiatives, including growth strategies and operational improvements.
  </li>
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   Collaborate with senior team members on deal sourcing and execution.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <li>
   2-4 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity.
  </li>
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   Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
  </li>
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   Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  </li>
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   Demonstrated interest in industrials and manufacturing sectors.
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   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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   Why Join Us?
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   Opportunity to work on transformative deals in core industries.
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   Collaborative team culture with direct exposure to senior leadership.
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   Competitive compensation and benefits.
  </li>
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   Live and work in a dynamic Midwest city with a high quality of life.
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  </li>
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Private Equity Associate

University of Illinois Foundation

<p></p><div><p><b>UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION</b></p><p>
has an immediate opening for an</p><p><b>
Senior Prospect Development Analyst, University Initiatives-UIC</b></p><p>
The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University.</p><p>
The Senior Prospect Development Analyst, University Initiatives, supports university-wide fundraising efforts by leading research initiatives focused on principal and chancellor-level prospects. Reporting to the Director of Research and Portfolio Management, UIF with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Director of Development, University Initiatives, this position serves as the lead researcher for top-tier prospects and will primarily focus on principal gift-level prospect identification, research, and reporting, and will monitor and offer strategic consultative support for the development of the principal gift pipeline. This position will combine reactive research with proactive discovery to identify individuals and organizations with the capacity and alignment to make a significant impact on UIC&rsquo;s mission.</p><p><b>
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as the lead researcher for university-wide initiatives, principal gifts, and chancellor-level prospects, delivering comprehensive, strategic research to inform high-level cultivation and solicitation strategies.</li><li>
Proactively identify new high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and organizations aligned with UIC&rsquo;s mission and strategic priorities.</li><li>
Collaborate with the senior director of development for university initiatives and director of principal gift engagement to provide insight and recommendations on prospects&rsquo; interests, giving capacity, philanthropic affiliations, and potential pathways to engagement.</li><li>
Develop detailed prospect profiles and briefing information in support of major, principal and transformational gift activities.</li><li>
Monitor philanthropic trends, industry news, and donor movement to identify emerging opportunities and challenges for engagement.</li><li>
Maintain University of Illinois Foundation standards, in accordance with University of Illinois Development Policies, Processes and Procedures, and maintain high standards for data accuracy, privacy and compliance in all research and prospect development activities.</li><li>
Leverage internal database, external tools, and analytical resources to develop insights on wealth, capacity and philanthropic alignment.</li><li>
Support senior leadership with tailored research deliverables to guide high-level engagement strategies.</li><li>
Monitor daily media alerts on top prospects and share information relevant to prospect strategies with appropriate team members.</li><li>
Establish a deep understanding of the top prospects and ensure that research and information in all systems is kept current and available. Read contact reports related to all top prospects.</li><li>
Maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.</li></ul><p><b>
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
A minimum of 8 years of experience in prospect research, prospect development, or related advancement roles, preferably in a complex academic or research environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience conducting high-level research for principal and transformative gift prospects.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of wealth screening tools, databases and CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud).</li><li>
Proven ability to synthesize complex data into concise, strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Knowledge of evaluating and analyzing financial information including SEC filings, government documents, deeds and property tax assessments, and other wealth documents to assess potential philanthropic capacity.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to a range of audiences including senior leadership.</li><li>
Strong understanding of fundraising and development strategy, particularly within principal and major gift contexts.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications in research, library science, nonprofit management, or related fields preferred.</li></ul><p><b>
Application Deadline: </b>January 4th, 2026</p><p>
The starting salary range for this position is projected to be $56,000 - $62,000 per year. While our job postings include salary ranges, your compensation will be based on your specific experience and qualifications&mdash;we're not limited by these posted ranges.</p><p>
Your comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid life insurance, generous vacation time including 24 days annually, and more. Generous pension benefits are also included. We invest in your present and future wellbeing, providing the support you need to succeed.</p><p><b>
Application Process:</b> For full consideration for the role, all candidates must complete an online application and include a cover letter and resume. Candidates may create a profile through https://jobs.uif.uillinois.edu. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Foundation Human Resources at uifhrsearches@uif.uillinois.edu.</p><p><br>
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p></div>

Senior Prospect Development Analyst, University Initiatives-UIC

Cedarhurst Senior Living, LLC

<div><p>Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you.</p>
<p>
Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Maintenance Specialist.</p>
<p>
As the Maintenance Specialist, you will have to opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will report directly to the Corporate Director of Maintenance, you will ensure the provision of quality maintenance care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. You complete this duty while maintaining the exterior and interior of building and grounds safely, and in exceptional appearance and working condition within Cedarhurst communities in the absence of an Maintenance Director (MD) and/or Housekeeper. You will also assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance in the current Preventative Maintenance software. You will also support the Corporate Director of Maintenance with Cedarhurst senior living community acquisitions, help educate new &amp; existing MDs, continually seek innovative solutions, and elevate the skills of our MDs and Maintenance staff. Maintenance Specialist, you will seek to increase awareness of Cedarhurst Senior Living and our mission to create communities where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest.</p>
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As Maintenance Specialist, you will impact the lives of our residents by &ndash;</p>
<ul>
<li>Assists in the execution of preventative maintenance program.</li>
<li>Communicates with Corporate Director of Maintenance for needed technical advice, product information, research and quality assurance guidance.</li>
<li>While supporting a community during Maintenance vacancy:
<ul><li>Work under the direction of the Executive Director of the community.</li>
<li>Perform routine maintenance duties to complete all service requests for repair and maintenance of all grounds, buildings, apartment homes, and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.</li>
<li>Manage and oversee maintenance and housekeeping staff.</li>
<li>Implement and document preventative maintenance programs for facility and equipment.</li>
<li>Maintain grounds including outside building repair and lawn maintenance in cooperation with the landscaping contractor and garbage removal services.</li>
<li>Maintain all areas inside the building, including but not limited to, cleaning and shampooing of carpets &amp; furniture, window cleaning, common area cleaning, and the maintenance and replacement of vinyl floors.</li>
<li>Prepare and refurbish apartment for resident move-ins: including, drywall patching, painting, carpet laying, replacement of vinyl floors and installation/replacement of ceiling fans &amp; lighting.</li>
<li>Maintain life safety and emergency procedures in accordance with regulations &amp; environmental concerns (natural disasters, fire, loss of power, plumbing issues, water pipe breakage, etc.) material safety data sheets (MSDS),</li>
<li>Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance and keep quality assurance records up to date.</li>
<li>Perform janitorial tasks as needed including maintaining common area &amp; resident apartment cleanliness and repair &amp; maintenance of janitorial equipment.</li>
<li>Transport Residents in company vehicles if needed.</li>
</ul></li><li>Advises Supervisor of the overall condition of the equipment and furnishings of the community.</li>
<li>Obtain quotes from outside vendors on new equipment and contractual jobs.</li>
<li>Assists with Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation procedures.</li>
<li>Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.</li>
<li>Fill in for housekeeping as needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li>
</ul>
<p>To become Maintenance Specialist, you will need &ndash;</p>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree and 2-5 years of experience OR accredited maintenance training and 4-6 years of experience preferred.</li>
<li>Applicable State licensure, as required.</li>
<li>Two (2) years of maintenance experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills.</li>
<li>This position requires frequent travel, approximately 65 - 75%. Travel for an extended period may be required, local or overnight. Typically, travel is planned; however, there may be times there is an unplanned, immediate need, for local and/or overnight travel. Ability to stay overnight in a destination for an extended period is required, possibly for several weeks at a time.</li>
<li>Be a collaborative team player able to establish effective working relationships with team members.</li>
<li>Possess sound organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Demonstrated communication excellence, verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Strong desire to share knowledge &amp; capable of executing an effective training/education program.</li>
<li>Dependable with a strong work ethic.</li>
<li>Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process.</li>
<li>Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.</li>
<li>Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.</li>
<li>Must have basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a basic knowledge of construction principles.</li>
<li>Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all prospects, residents, visitors, employees and the overall community.</li>
<li>Goal oriented, self-motivated &amp; thorough</li>
<li>Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find / recommend solutions to problems</li>
<li>Great communication and interpersonal skills required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.</li>
<li>Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, &amp; work effectively despite potential interruptions.</li>
<li>Proficiency computer applications such as: Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with TELS, or other building management software is preferred.</li>
</ul>
<p>When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that &ndash;</p>
<ul>
<li>Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable &ndash; and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.</li>
<li>To be a Cedarhurst team member means you&rsquo;re devoted to doing The Friend&rsquo;s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.</li>
<li>Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.</li>
<li>Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.</li>
<li>Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).</li>
<li>Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, encouraged to participate in COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB) and using designated PPE when required.</li></ul><br>
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</i></p></div><p></p>

Maintenance Specialist

Wells Enterprises, Inc.

<div><p>Are you ready to join a growing Insights team while working on some iconic ice cream brands? Are you a naturally curious individual who enjoys knowing the &lsquo;why&rsquo; behind the &lsquo;what&rsquo;? Are you seeking an opportunity that will expand your skill set beyond traditional market research approaches? Apply today to our Senior Consumer Insights Manager of Global Brands role! This role will conduct relevant consumer research in the U.S. that guides and supports innovation, brand strategy, and corporate initiatives. The Senior Manager of Consumer Insights Global Brands, supporting brands such as Nutella and Kinder Ice cream, will play a pivotal role in driving the business forward by transforming data into actionable insights.
</p><p>Responsibilities Include:
</p><ul><li>Insights Leadership
<ul><li>Serve as the unbiased consumer voice by providing thought collaboration with brand management through consumer and marketplace insights. Work with local and global business partners to understand and explain business drivers, competitive challenges and forward-looking opportunities for growth, short term and long term. Go beyond the data, build a &ldquo;what, so-what, now-what&rdquo; narrative that will drive action and impact business growth. Build consumer empathy and understanding across the business team by effectively communicating existing climate and identifying actionable learning needs. Understand consumers deeply, and uncover and translate data, to meaningful and compelling insights.
</li></ul></li><li>Drive Brand Insights
<ul><li>Ensure consumers are at the heart of everything we do. Infuse &quot;consumer obsession&quot; and champion the external view across our businesses. Drive &quot;consumer obsession&quot; in the day to day. Communicate consumer and marketplace insights for brand using diverse and multiple sources (syndicated and custom research) Embed learning to increase the impact of insights into action by making them meaningful to the business strategy. Build the consumer story by connecting the dots across various pieces of research, primary and secondary, as well as behavioral data. Envisions impact of insights on the business, with an end-to-end thinking mindset. Focus on establishing business partners&rsquo; decisions and aligning the research agenda to them, then tailor communications of research findings to support upcoming decisions.
</li></ul></li><li>Data Analysis and Interpretation
<ul><li>Transform complex data sets into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. Present research findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
</li></ul></li><li>Strategic Partnership
<ul><li>Collaborate with marketing, sales, product development, and other departments to integrate insights into business strategies. Work closely with external research vendors and agencies to ensure high-quality research outcomes. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver insights that support their objectives.
</li></ul></li><li>Innovation and Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging research methodologies, and best practices in consumer insights. Continuously seek opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the insights function. Drive innovation in research approaches and data utilization to keep the company at the forefront of industry insights.
</li></ul></li><li>Project Management
<ul><li>Oversee multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Prioritize projects based on business needs and strategic importance. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and data privacy regulations. Manage projects within approved budget. Ensure the research roadmap and budget align to key priorities across brand strategy, innovation, communications, and foresight.</li></ul></li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Psychology, Sociology or related field required; MBA preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of marketing research experience with budget responsibility in a consumerpackaged goods company. Strong drive for results with a passion for the consumer and marketing. Business-owner vs. researcher mindset. Proficiency in syndicated and custom data
</li><li>Minimum of 10+ years of experience in consumer insights, market research, or a related role within the CPG industry.
</li><li>Deep understanding of the CPG sector, including key players, market dynamics, and industry trends.
</li><li>Knowledge of the competitive landscape and market positioning strategies within the CPG space. &bull; Understanding of how to integrate consumer insights into marketing strategies and business decisions.
</li><li>Experience in selecting appropriate, diverse research methodologies, designing research studies, and trying new methods when appropriate.
</li><li>Experience leading projects with ownership of budgets, research partners, research, and schedule.
</li><li>Research Expertise: Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
</li><li>Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and persuasively to various audiences.
</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
</li><li>Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Visible change agent with an entrepreneurial spirit and proven success in establishing progressive and advanced capabilities. &bull; Experience with developing and influencing brand strategy, omni-channel communications and innovation.
</li><li>Strong sense of curiosity and desire to seek opportunities to self-educate on new methodologies and techniques, and general research and business news. &bull; Ability to influence across multiple levels in an organization. &bull; Success in navigating complex business dynamics.
</li><li>The base pay range for this position is $128,501 to $179,902 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time
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Senior Manager, Consumer Insights Global Brands

Ventas, Inc.

<div><div>Job Description:</div><div>
Ventas is a leading S&amp;P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy, with a $45 billion enterprise value and a portfolio of ~1,400 properties across North America and the UK. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities serving nearly 90,000 residents, alongside outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities that meet the needs of an aging population. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas is positioned at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, and innovation to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.</div><div></div><div>
The Human Resources team partners closely with business leadership to attract, retain, and develop talent while ensuring strong governance, equitable pay practices, competitive benefits, and operational excellence through scalable systems and data-driven decision-making. The Compensation, Benefits &amp; HR Systems function serves as the enterprise steward of total rewards, regulatory alignment, and workforce technology that enables accurate reporting, sound financial planning, and informed decision-making.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role</div><div>
The Director Compensation, Benefits and HR Systems provides enterprise leadership for the strategic design, governance and execution of Ventas&rsquo;s total rewards and HR systems strategy. This role leads the development and continuous refinement of compensation, benefits and equity programs to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, regulatory compliance and alignment with the Company&rsquo;s long-term business objectives. The Director partners closely with Legal, Finance, Accounting and IT to ensure strong program governance, accurate financial reporting and scalable systems that enable data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.</div><div></div><div>
This role also provides direct people leadership for managers and professionals responsible for the execution of compensation, benefits, equity, and HR systems programs, with accountability for performance, capability-building, and long-term bench strength. Key responsibilities include:</div><ul><li><div>
Compensation Strategy &amp; Governance</div><ul><li><div>
Lead enterprise compensation programs across base pay, annual incentives, and non-proxy programs to ensure competitiveness, internal equity and regulatory compliance</div></li><li><div>
Oversee annual merit, bonus and off-cycle compensation cycles, including planning, budgeting, documentation and employee communications</div></li><li><div>
Direct job evaluations, market benchmarking and participation in compensation surveys to inform pay structure and positioning</div></li><li><div>
Provide strategic counsel on offers, promotions and pay actions to ensure consistency with market data and internal equity standards</div></li><li><div>
Partner with Finance on quarterly forecasting and reporting of total compensation expense</div></li><li><div>
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation regulations and proactively manage legislative and regulatory risk</div></li><li><div>
Deliver executive-ready compensation data, modeling and insights to Finance, Accounting, HR and senior leadership</div></li><li><div>
Support Legal and HR leadership in the development of the annual proxy and executive compensation disclosures</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Equity Management</div><ul><li><div>
Lead the administration and governance of the enterprise equity programs, including RSUs and PSUs</div></li><li><div>
Provide strategic input into the design and evolution of equity compensation programs to support executive retention and long-term value creation</div></li><li><div>
Partner with Legal, Finance and Accounting on equity controls, disclosures, accruals and regulatory compliance</div></li><li><div>
Oversee equity data reporting, reconciliations and audit procedures to ensure data integrity and risk mitigation</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Benefits Strategy &amp; Governance</div><ul><li><div>
Lead the strategy, renewal, and oversight of all employee benefit programs, including health, retirement, wellness, paid time off and leave programs</div></li><li><div>
Direct vendor, broker and consultant relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery, cost optimization and competitive plan design</div></li><li><div>
Oversee open enrollment, benefits communications and employee education initiatives to drive engagement and informed decision-making</div></li><li><div>
Ensure full regulatory compliance across all benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, Section 125 and related requirements</div></li><li><div>
Partner with Accounting on Form 5500 filings and all benefits-related regulatory reporting</div></li><li><div>
Lead benefits integration for mergers and acquisitions, including plan alignment, compliance and budget adherence</div></li><li><div>
Address and resolve employee compensation and benefits inquiries with professionalism, accuracy and efficiency</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Workday &amp; HR Systems Strategy</div><ul><li><div>
Provide enterprise oversight of all HR systems and data management processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, security and operational efficiency</div></li><li><div>
Safeguard data integrity, privacy and regulatory compliance across all HR platforms</div></li><li><div>
Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate Workday with broader enterprise systems to enhance connectivity and data flow</div></li><li><div>
Lead standardized reporting, data definitions and governance practices to enable scalable enterprise-wide analytics and decision-making</div></li><li><div>
Partner with internal and external audit teams to ensure successful completion of annual systems audits and adherence to control standards</div></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred</div></li><li><div>
15+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and total rewards, ideally within real estate, financial services or similarly regulated industries</div></li><li><div>
Deep expertise in compensation program design, executive and enterprise equity administration and comprehensive benefits strategy</div></li><li><div>
Advanced analytical capability with strong Excel skills and demonstrated HR systems proficiency, including Workday</div></li><li><div>
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, Section 125 and DOL requirements</div></li><li><div>
Proven ability to partner effectively with Finance, Legal, Accounting, IT and senior leadership on complex, high-impact initiatives</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written, verbal and executive-level communication skills with strong attention to detail</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments</div></li><li><div>
Must be located in the Chicago, IL area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.</div></li><li><div>
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations</div></li><li><div>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future</div></li></ul><div></div><div><i>
The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience and business needs.</i></div><div></div><div><i>
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.</i></div><div></div><div>
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Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.</div><div></div><div>
Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div><div>
Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.</div></div>

Director, Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems

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