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Job DescriptionLeaderboard Star - Remote Summary Join our dynamic team in the Financial Services industry as a Leaderboard Star, where your role is pivotal in driving innovation and excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in a remote setting, with no obstacles in your upward growth. This position is a remote, 1099 Commission opportunity. Finally earn what you know you are worth. Responsibilities • Foster continuous learning and improvement., • Utilize your entrepreneurial mindset to identify and implement innovative solutions., • Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, • Demonstrate servant leadership, • Stay updated with industry trends and leverage this knowledge to drive strategic, • Utilize technology and data to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. RequirementsRequirements: • 1-3 years of experience in a sales role preferred, • Highly motivated with a strong sense of self-confidence., • Demonstrated hunger to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment., • Computer-savvy with the ability to leverage technology effectively., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., • Proven ability to lead with a servant leadership approach., • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth. Join us in shaping the future and make a significant impact as a Leaderboard Star. Your journey towards excellence starts here. BenefitsHigh earning opportunity Bonuses Life Insurance Group Medical/Dental/Vision Trips! Flexible Schedule

Job Description Job Title: Director, Regional Success Team: Regional Success Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL), and Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time Start Date: ASAP About Braven Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We partner with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream. To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report. About the Role To achieve its goal of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Regional Success, who will design and deliver strategic learning and enablement experiences that empower regional team members to succeed in their work with Fellows and partners. This role leads work across central and regional workstreams that impact the entire organization, ensuring that all deliverables and outcomes are standalone outputs that directly deliver to organizational goals. Reporting to the Senior Director of Regional Success, you will have strategic ownership of Braven’s Regional Success enablement program—equipping diverse regional roles, from Executive Directors to Operations Coordinators, with the tools, insights, and skills to excel. Your scope will include designing best-in-class hiring resources, leading comprehensive onboarding, serving as a Learning Management System administrator, defining and tracking enablement program KPIs, and delivering end-to-end training experiences that align with every stage of the course delivery journey. As part of the Regional Success team, you will play a critical role in Braven’s internal service engine: a function dedicated to removing barriers, codifying best practices, and fostering the conditions necessary for regions to operate with excellence. By codifying and amplifying effective practices across sites, you will enable Braven to scale impact nationally while remaining responsive to local needs. This role is on the Regional Success team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Regional Success. What You’ll Do Learning Strategy & Enablement (35%) • Engage leaders in bidirectional consultation: communicate your strategic vision for enablement while soliciting their input and recommendations, ensuring that learning plans are both aligned to Braven’s organizational goals and responsive to staff development needs., • Skillfully set strategy for projects or initiatives and lead projects or initiatives from end-to-end, overseeing the design, development, and execution of the comprehensive Learning and Design (L&D)experience for all regional roles., • Conduct initial and ongoing needs assessments and skills gap analyses to recommend targeted interventions., • Responsible for identifying improvements in and meaningfully influencing strategic direction for targeted implementation support for new regions during critical start-up and launch phases to ensure program fidelity and team readiness., • Create critical new processes and blended learning programs (workshops, eLearning, on-demand resources, simulations, assessments) for: 1) Annual all-regions Bootcamp, 2) Async fundamental courses, 3) End-to-end training arcs to support individual roles, 4) Regional Business Unit role alignment, job descriptions, and goal codification., • Maintain high-quality hiring and recruitment materials for regional roles to ensure consistent messaging and attract top talent. Maintain up-to-date staffing plans and role-specific playbooks that outline responsibilities, workflows, and best practices to guide regional team execution and support consistent program delivery., • Create ad hoc material as necessary to support New Sites / Regions, • Co-manage and maintain the Regional Success Resource Library in Confluence to ensure teams have access to timely, high-quality support content that interlocks with AI support bots., • Partner with subject matter experts across the organization to inform content creation, ensuring resources are timely, relevant, and sequenced for maximum impact., • Deliver accessible in-person and virtual training sessions that engage diverse audiences as needed., • Travel to regions with limited capacity to provide hands-on coaching and execution support as determined by business needs and priorities., • Solve complex problems independently and think through organizational impact, respond to emerging regional needs in real time, serving as a strategic thought partner and problem-solver., • Oversee the operational backbone of program delivery (LMS, Zoom, etc.) to ensure a seamless experience, while serving as the point person to troubleshoot any technical issues for participants., • Build cross-functional change management workflows and determine strategic cadences to publish updates that ensure all content remains a reliable source of truth over time., • Monitor and assess regional health across an assigned portfolio, focusing on key areas; lead the coordination of foundational interventions to proactively address risks and ensure program fidelity and performance outcomes., • Engage in a culture of curiosity and feedback gathering, surfacing challenges, and co-developing adaptive solutions with teammates and central partners., • Triage ongoing communications and support with the Regional Success team and other central teams regarding technology tools, data management/reporting, implementation challenges related to operations, etc., • Bachelor’s degree, • 5-7 years of progressive experience in learning and development, internal enablement management, organizational effectiveness, or a related field, • Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end learning and development initiatives using an LMS, including instructional design, curriculum development, and accessible program facilitation for diverse audiences, • 7+ years of experience in leading and managing learning and development teams, including strategy development, program design, and implementation., • Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive learning and development strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth objectives., • Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), and various learning modalities (e.g., e-learning, blended learning, in-person workshops)., • Familiarity with learning technologies (LMS, Articulate Rise, Storyline, Skilljar, Captivate, video editing) and proficiency in other tools such as Google Suite, Confluence, Lattice, Slack, and Jira., • Advanced data fluency with a proven ability to analyze learning outcomes, measure program effectiveness, and leverage data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate ROI of L&D initiatives., • Exceptional project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive L&D initiatives., • Highly skilled at leading laterally across peer groups, teams, and occasionally external collaborators; demonstrated ability to drive peer alignment and collaboration; and skillfully leads cross-functional groups of varying levels of complexity and timelines., • Strong attention to detail and diligence, especially in documentation, onboarding, and resource management; and a track record of strong customer service and stakeholder engagement, including responsiveness, professionalism, and relationship-building., • Experience directly supporting externally-facing teams (e.g., educators, support professionals, sales, customer success, account management) and possesses a high level of specialized knowledge in a core function as well as cross-regional/cross-functional understanding., • Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others; exemplification of Braven’s core values; and experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population. Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work Demands • Ability to work in person in either Chicago (IL), or Newark (NJ), 3 days per week, • Authorized to work in the U.S. While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: • Phone screen with a Talent Team member, • Performance Task, • Interview with Hiring Manager, • Panel Interview with Key Partners Compensation and Benefits Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. New hires can expect a starting salary at the beginning of the range to allow room for growth with performance, and so that Braven maintains internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $83,600-$104,400 in Chicago, and $92,000-$114,900 in Newark. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity. Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: • Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year), • Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health, • Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month, • Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents, • 12 weeks of paid parental leave Location We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Chicago or Newark. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people the flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description About Coresite: At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences. At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success. Director of Sales Engineering Role: As a member of the company’s Sales Engineering team, the Director of Sales Engineering is an individual contributor position requiring advanced knowledge and expertise within the data center industry. This role supports internal stakeholders, including the General Manager for the Boston and New York markets, Operations directors, sales teams, as well as external clients. Responsibilities include architecting and presenting technical solutions, serving as an escalation point for complex client or sales engineering issues, and assisting with the successful development and closing of sales opportunities. The Director contributes to the effectiveness of the sales process by participating in joint sales calls, providing product and solution demonstrations, supporting smooth transitions from pre-sales to implementation, and assisting with post-sales project management related activities as required. Additional responsibilities include evaluating business processes to ensure quality, consistency, and profitability of deals, as well as providing structured feedback to Product and Marketing teams to refine solution offerings. While the role carries no direct headcount or management oversight, it requires demonstrated leadership through subject matter expertise, proactive engagement, and the ability to operate independently to enhance overall sales performance. A successful candidate will hold a formal technical degree and possess extensive experience in strengthening and advancing information technology environments. Duties: • Engage in customer-facing meetings to align on strategies, gather business and technical requirements, and translate them into viable solutions or solution alternatives., • Leads technical discussions with C-level executives and key decision makers, providing expertise on technical specifications, product roadmaps, deployment strategies, and third-party integrations., • Manages processes to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of high-quality pre- and post-sales services., • Directs and prioritizes competing demands on resources to ensure efficient, reliable, and professional customer delivery., • Drive capacity-related projects, initiatives, and housekeeping locally, aligning with market GMs and CIM-driven mandates., • Survey returned space after customer churn to determine necessary backfill work, assess reusable assets, and repurpose power/cooling and panels., • Identify and report deficiencies or errors in drawings and reports by providing regular updates to CIM., • Ensure ROFOs are documented per CIM guidelines., • Conduct capacity audits as needed to enable deals and revenue., • Maintain accurate inventory of customer dedicated conduits and sellable conduit capacity through regular audits., • Communicates company and department objectives, strategies, and tactics to all team members during joint market calls, • Proactively communicate with key customers, partners, and executives on significant issues and accomplishments., • Defines and exceeds goals including, but not limited to, customer satisfaction, asset profitability, efficient use of internal assets, etc., • Responsible for driving solutions by supporting the Sales team in defining, positioning, and designing technology solutions., • Acts as a resource to educate Sales team on relevant product and market knowledge., • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies., • Provides sales tools and training resources to the Sales team, staying informed on the latest developments in core products and delivering product training to CoreSite’s internal staff.Perform initial diligence and provide recommendations for RPP/DCP/PDU additions to existing and new computer rooms, helping streamline project execution and enable profitability, • Maintains awareness of new equipment locations and upstream infrastructure such as PDUs and distribution boards to support informed discussions with customers and internal teams.Schedule and lead cross-functional meetings (GM, SE, Engineering, DCO) to manage projects and align with customer delivery date expectations., • Periodic travel for sales meetings, conferences, training, and leading customer tours in various market locations such as Boston, NYC, and NJ., • Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s Culture and Core Values Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that includes at least four onsite days per week, with the remaining day available for remote work., • Flexibility to travel up to 30%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve., • Strong working knowledge of data center infrastructure and management, managed services, cloud services, storage, network backhaul, dark fiber, regen and amplification, and other technologies found in our customers’ environments., • Possesses deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and critical building infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling, and fiber pathways, with general awareness of higher-layer networking technologies to support customer discussions and alignment.Embodies positive leadership qualities for all team members and employees., • Strategic, analytical and operations-focused, who can recognize market opportunities., • Highly ambitious and intuitive self-starter with ability to get things done., • Ability to express complex technical and functional concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing., • Detail oriented with strong interpersonal & presentation skills., • Excellent teamwork skills to quickly establish strong working relationships with customers as well as company peers., • Product/process knowledge specific to the industry., • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent time management skills., • Work well with staff and individually. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical area, or equivalent experience., • 8 or more years of pre-sales technical experience in data center related fields. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel 30% of the time is required. Compensation: Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $180,000 - $195,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance. Posting Timeline: This role is expected to be posted through October 26, 2025. Benefits Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week! • First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage, • Dental insurance through Delta Dental, • Vision insurance through VSP, • Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna, • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans, • Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan, • Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company, • Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance, • First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match, • Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan, • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount, • 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays, • Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave, • Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass Additional Perks • Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family, • Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives, • Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend, • Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year, • Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants, • Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker, • Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy, • Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy, • Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges, • Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care, • Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements, • Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers, and perks on thousands of brands, • LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos General Statements - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Applicant Privacy Notice: CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we’re providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to . 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Job Description First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. About the Position We are looking for a detail-oriented Paratransit Scheduler to support the efficient operation of our ADA address-to-address transportation system. This role involves utilizing scheduling software to create and optimize daily schedules, maintaining trip subscriptions, and ensuring operational performance meets service standards. If you have experience in dispatching or scheduling, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital transportation service. Key Responsibilities • Use Trapeze scheduling software to create and adjust daily schedules for ADA transportation services., • Analyze daily schedules to improve on-time performance and service efficiency., • Perform ongoing maintenance of customer trip subscriptions, including system templates for regular trips and daily service., • Track and document post-day system performance, including operating metrics and service parameters., • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred., • Minimum of six months of experience in paratransit operations or workforce management systems preferred., • At least one year of experience as a dispatcher., • Strong geographic knowledge of Bergen, Passaic, Hudson counties, and surrounding area., • Experience with Trapeze PASS scheduling software required., • Ability to type at least 45 words per minute., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software., • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. Professional Advancement Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our Manager in Development (MID) program prepares future leaders at MPC Bus Corp and First Student. Extensive Training Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency. Diversity & Inclusion Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day. Community Service & Impact Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of MPC Bus Corp in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others. Apply today and get your career on the road with MPC Bus Corp! In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .