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  • Accounting Manager
    Accounting Manager
    3 hours ago
    $125000–$135000 yearly
    Full-time
    New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Position Summary: The Accounting Manager is a position responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and managing the accounting team. This role reports to the Assistant Controller and Controller and plays a critical part in developing accounting policies, driving process improvements, and providing strategic financial information to upper management. Key Responsibilities: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the following core areas: Required Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required., • CPA license strongly preferred or actively pursuing certification., • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role., • Proven experience in managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and departmental leadership., • Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis., • Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP systems)., • CPA license strongly preferred or actively pursuing certification., • Prior public accounting firm experience is a plus., • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail., • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation Range $125,000---$135,000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our . Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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  • Security Officer
    Security Officer
    3 days ago
    $29.12 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Security and Safety Supervisor - Night Shift New York Law School (NYLS), located in the heart of Tribeca, seeks a Security and Safety Supervisor for the night shift of 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. The Security Supervisor, under the supervision of the Manager of Security and Life Safety and the Vice President of Security and Community Affairs, will be responsible for training, supervising, and leading a security team of three to 10 security officers at our multi-building campus site during a tour of duty, along with a wide range of security and fire life safety tasks. Responsibilities: • Enforce security, safety, and fire prevention guidelines while preventing theft and damage to law school and community property throughout the campus., • Report any security, safety, or maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate personnel and/or department during each tour of duty., • Write detailed incident reports and/or other security-related reports., • Communicate with law school personnel using handheld radio, email, and mobile technologies such as a cellular phone and/or a tablet device. Serve as a liaison to faculty, staff, and students when performing duties., • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly tests of security and life safety equipment and communications equipment., • Ensure staff always maintain cleanliness and orderliness at security posts and locker rooms., • Respond to and resolve security and life safety issues or problems as they occur., • Provide back-up relief and assist other security officers as needed., • Respond and serve as the incident command for all school emergencies according to security and safety guidelines while on duty, and provide standard first aid and/or CPR if needed., • Assist city, state, or federal law enforcement personnel to the extent possible within the limits of Security Officers' authority and the law., • When serving as the on-duty Fire Life Safety Director (FLSD), monitor all fire alarm systems, implement the evacuation plan following an alarm condition, conduct required tests, update records as required by law, coordinate with the fire safety team, and train Building Evacuation Supervisors., • Help to support the law school’s emergency preparedness activities and contribute suggestions and recommendations for resolving operational issues and/or problems., • Exercise first-level supervision of a security team consisting of law school and contract security personnel at multiple physical sites during each tour of duty, ensuring each officer is in proper uniform, and resolving work problems., • Conduct security briefings with security staff to highlight the day’s activities, security issues, etc., assigning breaks and mealtimes, and delegating tasks to security personnel for each tour of duty., • Ensure security staff adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure staff are providing excellent customer service to members of the law school community., • Monitor security staff conducting roving patrols by foot inside and outside of law school facilities., • Ensure security staff conduct thorough investigations of all complaints of disturbance, accidents, infractions, and criminal activity occurring on campus and undertake appropriate action or response., • Review, analyse, and evaluate reports and records, discuss reports with security staff to ensure accuracy and completeness, and assist security staff in writing reports., • Maintain the daily and weekly work schedule as changes occur and find replacement coverage when scheduling gaps occur., • Review and submit your NYLS timecards every week., • Conduct and aid in training programs, communicate job expectations, and coach staff in daily security operations campus-wide., • Enforce departmental policies and procedures, administer disciplinary actions to staff in collaboration with the Manager of Security and Life Safety when approved., • Advise security staff of new / revised security and safety policies and procedures to provide quality control., • Perform additional security and life safety-related duties as assigned by the Manager of Security and Life Safety and Vice President of Security and Community Affairs. Education and Experience Requirements • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or one (1) year of relevant work experience in security, law enforcement, military, or emergency management, and 30 college credits., • 8-Hour pre-assignment certificate from an approved New York State Division of Licensing Services Security Guard School., • 16-Hour on-the-job (OTJ) certificate from an approved New York State Division of Licensing Services Security Guard School within 90 days of employment., • Ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License and First Aid and CPR/AED Certification within six months of employment, and a New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness within one year of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain a FDNY Fire Watch Certificate of Fitness within six months of employment., • Proficiency using handheld radio, cellular phone, and/or tablet devices, and standard desktop computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating and working with others in a customer service and/or public safety environment., • Experience and/or ability to detect security and life safety problems and report information to the appropriate personnel., • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and keep track of many different assignments at once., • Ability to write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to receive and understand detailed information and experience writing detailed reports and correspondence, provide instruction, and communicate information effectively., • Physically capable of responding quickly and appropriately to emergencies and of standing, sitting, and/or bending knees for extended periods of time to be extremely mobile., • Flexibility to work outside regularly scheduled work hours (including weekends and holidays) as required, and ability to adapt physically and psychologically to the changing needs and priorities of the Office of Security and Life Safety and the Law School. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or two (2) years of relevant work experience in security, law enforcement, military, or emergency management, and 60 college credits., • New York State Security Guard License and/or New York State Peace Officer License, New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness, New York City Fire Watch Certificate of Fitness, and First Aid and CPR/AED certification., • Previous experience working in public safety at a school or college., • Previous experience training and/or leading/supervising security staff, and experience in taking initiative with little or no supervision., • Knowledge of emergency management and incident command principles., • FEMA professional development series (PDS) certificate, ICS-100-200. Compensation: This position offers an hourly rate of $29.12 and an annual salary of $56,784.00. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

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  • Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    21 hours ago
    Full-time
    New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Join the Mission: From the Tri-State to the Sunshine State Tired of the Northeast winters? Ready to trade the slush for the sunshine without leaving the mission behind? Success Academy is the fourth-largest public school system in New York State, serving nearly 22,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic students from low-income backgrounds. We lead the state in math and reading performance, and 100% of our graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges. We've proven what's possible in New York---now, we're taking that proven excellence to Florida. The Opportunity: Train in NY, Launch in Miami We are looking for high-performing Tri-State educators ready to make a literal life-style change. This is a unique, phased transition for the 2027-2028 Florida launch: Why Make the Move? If you're a proven leader in the NY/NJ/CT area ready to trade your winter coat for a founding role in the Sunshine State, your next chapter starts here. Position Summary: The Assistant Principal role at Success Academy is a high-impact leadership position for educators who want to develop adults, strengthen teaching and learning, and drive outstanding student outcomes across an entire school. The role is fundamentally about people management to achieve high-quality learning for every student. The Assistant Principal takes full ownership of schooling and instructional excellence across multiple grade levels and content areas, developing and holding teachers accountable to meet and exceed Success Academy's school quality standards. As a key member of the leadership team, the Assistant Principal has a deep understanding of the SA standard for excellence, communicates expectations with clarity, and acts quickly to improve adult practice through feedback and coaching. In close partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps lead school-wide systems, professional development, and family engagement, ensuring excellence throughout the building. This position is intentionally designed as a pathway to the principalship. Assistant Principals master people management, instructional leadership, and school culture stewardship, with the expectation of readiness for the principal role within three years. Core Responsibilities: • Drive and monitor progress toward organizational priorities and outcomes., • Uphold, communicate, and build investment in Success Academy standards for professionalism, instructional quality, and scholar work., • Develop and change the way adults approach the work, providing clear expectations, precise feedback, and accountability for meeting SA standards., • Observe and monitor grade team and schoolwide culture, actively shaping a positive, results-driven environment grounded in professionalism, ownership, and excellence., • Set and maintain a high pace of change and improvement across teams., • Minimize academic failure and promote high-quality learning across classrooms through accurate diagnosis of gaps in instructional practice and mindsets, and direct, actionable coaching to drive fast change. Founding Assistant Principal Year-Long Leadership Training Program: Success Academy makes a significant investment in your development, beginning with a year-long leadership training and development program in New York City during the 2026-27 school year. This immersive program prepares you for the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school with intensive, hands-on training focused on managing and developing adults, driving instructional quality, and executing organizational priorities. This best-in-class SA leadership program has a proven track record of developing exemplary principals who build and sustain top-ranked public schools. You will emerge prepared to manage high-performing teams, drive schoolwide learning quality, and advance rapidly into senior school leadership --- while helping shape the future of Success Academy in Florida. What The Assistant Principal Training Experience Includes: • A year-long leadership training and development program in New York City with one-on-one coaching and regular leadership and professional learning opportunities tailored to the founding Florida AP cohort., • Continued development once you assume the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school in the summer, 2027., • Preparation for future principalship within a high-performing school network. We encourage you to reach out or apply even if you have questions or would be unable to relocate to New York for a year Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor's Degree Experience: • A minimum of one year of teaching or educational leadership experience, • Prior experience working in a high-intensity, excellent, rigorous, fast-paced environment Skills \& Attributes: • Approaches work with consummate professionalism, integrity, and responsibility., • Strong leadership potential with a clear desire to grow into senior school leadership., • Grit, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset., • Embraces rapid change as a leadership advantage; eager to receive and implement feedback immediately., • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills., • Enjoys holding kids and adults accountable to high expectations and achieving excellence., • Ambitious and competitive in the service of results; energized by clear benchmarks and the opportunity to learn from what's working., • Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Strong sense of ownership for self and team development, performance, and outcomes., • Thinks strategically about people --- how to motivate, develop, and influence to change mindsets and behavior. Benefits: At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers, through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years! Health \& Wellbeing that Starts Day One • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses., • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace., • Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts. Time to Recharge • Generous paid parental leave for new parents. Accelerated Growth \& Recognition • Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance based incentives, • An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment. Financial Security for Your Future • Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year!, • Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage., • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans. Compensation: Total year one cash compensation earning potential for this role is up to $115,800, including base salary, relocation support, and performance-based bonus eligibility. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our . Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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  • WAREHOUSE WORKER JERSEY CITY - 2nd Shift
    WAREHOUSE WORKER JERSEY CITY - 2nd Shift
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Jersey City

    Position Summary Under general supervision, our Warehouse Worker will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage and shipment of dairy products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, sit down forklift, clamp truck and hand truck. Must have warehouse experience. Dairy experience preferred. Job Duties Load and unload trucks using equipment in an efficient and safe manner Move product to storage areas with proper equipment Efficiently lift, stack and store products in the appropriate areas Pick and assemble orders for shipment with a minimum of 1,200 cases per shift Check and count products for accuracy before shipment Load trucks in a specific manner as described by the load out supervisor and/or clamper Receive, pick and rotate all products per their expiration date(s) - first in, first out (FIFO) policy Extensive walking of the entire warehouse using hand trucks stacked with cases of products Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Compensation Starting Rate: $18.50/hr. Job Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Forklift or clamp truck certified strongly preferred Must be available to work daily overtime Comfortable using basic math skills Required to frequently communicate with others Ability to work independently Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and walk Frequent manual lifting, pushing, pulling and stacking of product 35 to 60 lbs Standing and walking the majority of the shift Able to stand and sit upright to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and other moving apparatus Warehouse environment Frequently work in a 37°-degree warehouse throughout the day May at times work in an uncontrolled temperature environment This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance (family coverage available) Life & AD&D insurance Generous vacation time Paid sick and personal time 401(k) savings plan Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Uniforms provided Annual safe driver bonus Employee referral bonus Attendance Bonus Annual union wage increase

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  • Patient Care Associate, Medicine Surgery
    Patient Care Associate, Medicine Surgery
    4 days ago
    $30.81 yearly
    Full-time
    New York

    Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. 11:30 P.M – 8:00 A.M (Part-Time) (22.5 Work Hours) Rotating weekends Under direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or other professional medical staff in a health care setting, performs a variety of clerical and health-related essential duties and responsibilities associated with patient care; performs related work. 1. Checks vital signs, weighs, and measures patients, obtains specimens and records findings on patient’s chart., 3. Prepares collected specimens for pick-up by labeling and preparing required form(s)., 4. Performs vision and hearing testing and simple urinalysis., 5. Administers emergency first aid, including basic life support procedures., 6. Performs simple first aid such as dressing changes, bandaging and cleansing of wounds, irrigation and cleansing of ears., 8. Prepares examination room including cleaning and disinfecting of instruments and equipment., 9. Informs patients on proper preparation for various medical testing., 10. Interviews patient to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history., 11. Maintains, completes, processes and files patients’ charts, appropriate forms and documents., 12. Reports observations of patient to clinical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment., 13. Answers routine inquiries of patients in person or via telephone and makes appropriate referrals., 15. Maintains inventory of the unit’s equipment stock and supplies., 16. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees., 17. Directs and escorts patients to other departments and/or health care settings, as needed., 18. Coordinates efforts of various clinic and health care setting departments in scheduling and re-booking appointments through manual and/or automated systems and enters pertinent patient information into the Electronic Medical Record systems., 19. Obtains blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick testing., 20. Operates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of the electrical currents of the heart muscle. 1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

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  • English–Korean Bilingual Executive Assistant
    English–Korean Bilingual Executive Assistant
    10 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Location: New York City Position: Full-time or Part-time Reports to: Director of NYC Global Center Are you highly organized, adaptable, and interested in supporting the operations and growth of a dynamic international education organization? NYC Global Center is seeking a thoughtful, capable, and proactive English–Korean Bilingual Executive Assistant to work directly with the Director in supporting multiple school locations and organizational initiatives. This role is for a growth-oriented position for someone who enjoys multitasking, strategic coordination, problem-solving, and learning how educational organizations operate behind the scenes. The Executive Assistant will support daily operations, assist with special projects, coordinate communication across teams, and help turn ideas into action efficiently and professionally. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and eager to grow professionally while working closely with leadership. Candidates with backgrounds in marketing, finance, education, business, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply. This position is intentionally broad and designed to evolve over time. As capability, judgment, and reliability are demonstrated, the Executive Assistant may gradually take ownership of recurring initiatives, operational areas, or strategic projects while continuing to support organizational operations. Responsibilities Provide direct day-to-day support to the Director across multiple operational priorities and school locations Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of special projects and organizational initiatives Help organize schedules, documents, reports, meetings, and follow-up tasks Support communication and coordination across departments and campuses Maintain organized spreadsheets, records, reports, and filing systems Assist with operational, administrative, financial, and logistical tasks as priorities shift Support marketing-related projects, outreach efforts, and strategic initiatives Help monitor workflows and ensure projects move forward smoothly and efficiently Communicate professionally with staff, students, partners, and external contacts when needed Step in proactively where support is most needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Recent college graduates and master’s degree graduates are welcome to apply School will provide training for the right candidate Fluent in English and Korean (spoken and written) 1–3 years of professional experience preferred, though strong entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, digital platforms, and AI-driven workplace tools and technologies Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Marketing strategy knowledge or financial background is a strong plus Education industry experience is a plus Traits & Skills Highly organized, dependable, and proactive Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities Excellent time management and prioritization skills Professional and respectful in all interactions Adaptable and calm under pressure Strong sense of urgency and accountability Eager to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality Comfortable supporting a wide variety of operational and strategic projects Candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds — including marketing, finance, business, education, communications, arts, or humanities — are encouraged to apply. Growth & Development This role is designed to grow with the right candidate. Over time, and with demonstrated capability and trust, the Executive Assistant may take increasing ownership of operational areas, strategic initiatives, or management responsibilities while working closely with the Director. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Professional development and growth opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain hands-on operational experience Schedule & Location Full-time or part-time available Monday–Friday schedule Work across multiple NYC school locations as needed Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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  • Front Desk Agent
    Front Desk Agent
    1 month ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are seeking a friendly, service-oriented front desk agent to join our growing staff. In this position, you will take reservations, check guests in and out of rooms, direct calls, and answer all guests’ questions and concerns. You must be personable and have outstanding interpersonal communication skills. Front Desk Agent Duties and Responsibilities Greet guests with a welcoming smile and friendly demeanor Perform all guest check-in and check-out procedures Obtain or confirm guest information, assign rooms, activate and distribute keys, etc. Collect payment for room charges and other fees Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate personnel Check and send emails Make and confirm reservations Maintain a clean and tidy workspace at all times Inform guests of hotel amenities and offerings Be informed and up-to-date on all types of room accommodation and availability Communicate with housekeeping, room service and security staff as necessary Provide local information on restaurants, special sites, activities, etc. Resolve customer complaints and problems calmly and effectively Notify management of any serious issues that you cannot resolve Take and deliver messages for guests Store luggage and valuables as needed Assist with and book tours and activities for guests Maintain a friendly, personable disposition Perform various clerical tasks as needed (sorting mail, paper filing, etc.) Front Desk Agent Requirements and Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred Previous experience in customer service and/or hospitality industry preferred Experience using hotel booking software a plus Computer literate and proficient using Microsoft Suite Personable and outgoing when dealing with guests Professional phone demeanor Excellent customer service skills Ability to maintain calm, polite, and patient in stressful situations Organized and detail-oriented Ability to connect with guests and consistently give them a positive customer experience

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