Communications director Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Job Title

Directs all donor blood collection activities and ensures compliance with blood bank and regulatory requirements. Provides direction to subordinates to assure recruitment and collection goals are met. Must be based out of Tallahassee.

Responsibilities

Leads a team of managers and supervisors in the day-to-day operations of the regional team. Enforces existing regulation and accreditation requirements for collection, storage and handling of blood and blood components. Works with various departments to ensure an adequate and safe blood supply at all times. Analyzes and researches collection area activities with a view toward gathering new information and designing improved processes. Coordinates control of operating expenses through effective use of personnel, equipment and space. Provides input to Senior Leadership in the development of programs geared towards meeting area blood demands.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years management experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Prior blood banking experience preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to organize work for timely completion. Ability to delegate, manage and supervise effectively. Ability to speak, write, read, and understand standard English. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to perform tasks effectively utilizing digital technology and communication tools (smartphones, tablets, etc.). Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to commute with personal transportation. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

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. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Some tasks require manual dexterity, visual acuity and hearing acuity. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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