Regional Manager (REGIO60253)

Regional Manager

At ESS our motto is, "Every day counts!" We take opportunities every day to grow and better our company as well as our employees.

OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will manage the overall daily operations, activities, and staff in assigned school districts in New Mexico, acting as a liaison between ESS staff members, school district administrators and the corporate office to ensure the delivery of quality services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with school employees in supporting each school's specific program needs and the ESS Account Manager(s).
• Work in conjunction with school managers/employees, management, and the human resources department, actively participating in various processes such as hiring, terminations/separations, and recruitment initiatives.
• Visit assigned school districts, traveling 50-75% of the year within assigned region.
• Create, analyze, and present various managerial reports to management and board members.
• Act as role of direct reports in emergency situations when deemed necessary
• Develop and implement performance improvement systems related to staffing for assigned program sites.
• Other duties as assigned or as become evident.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and motivates staff (including hiring, staff discipline, performance management and recognition duties).
• Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
• Train, direct and appraise staff.
• Make daily schedules for proper manpower utilization.
• Plans and organizes workload and staff assignments.
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; and/or 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Leadership mentality.
• Experience in managerial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

ESS ADVANTAGES:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability)
• 401(k)
• PTO (holidays, vacation, holiday, sick time)
• Discretionary bonus eligibility

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.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly stands, walks, sits, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaches with hands and arms, talk or hear.

VISION REQUIREMENTS - Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) to work on the computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons, with or without notice. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.