Assistant Regional Director

Lifeshare Blood Center; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan matching

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifeshare Blood Center in Texarkana, TX is seeking an Assistant Director to drive tactical implementation of the region’s strategic goals and oversee donor recruitment and blood collection operations.

The role focuses on managing resources, ensuring compliance with quality, payroll, budgets, and CGMP guidelines, and supporting the Regional Director. A 2-year degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are preferred, with strong leadership and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in business or related field required.
• At least three years of relevant work experience, preferably in blood banking.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directs execution of the region’s tactical plans and monitors collection goals.
• Coordinates with Fleet to optimize resources and equipment operability.
• Ensures maintenance of blood collection equipment and MCVs.
• Performs monthly safety inspections and documents corrective actions.
• Assists Regional Director with donor recruitment and budget oversight.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Blood banking software

Driver's license

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Office tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TXK - Texarkana, TX 75503Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Category: Admin - Clerical

LifeShare is seeking an Assistant Director who will be responsible for tactical implementation of the region’s strategic goals to drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPI’s). Ensures effective utilization of human resources and fleet resources to maximize blood collection opportunities. Provides assistance and backup to the Regional Director in oversight of the region’s donor recruitment efforts. Follows and ensures compliance with quality, payroll, budgets, and fiscal responsibilities of their operational site.

Primary job duties include:

• Directs the execution of the region’s tactical plans, provides direction to blood collection teams, and monitors blood collection operations to ensure achievement of established collection goals.
• Routinely communicates with Fleet department for optimization of fleet resources; fields inquiries and reports from supervisors and makes decisions regarding equipment operability in consultation with Fleet department.
• Ensures the timely completion and documentation of routine maintenance on all blood collection equipment and mobile collection vehicles (MCV’s), ensuring they are clean, in good mechanical condition, and safe to operate at all times.
• Responsible for performing and documenting monthly safety inspections of their region’s facility(ies); initiates necessary corrective actions, monitors implementation, and documents completion of corrective actions.
• Accountable for financial aspects of departmental operations to include adherence to budgeted operating expenses; assists in the development of departmental budgets on an annual basis.
• Provides assistance and backup to the Regional Director in oversight of blood donor recruitment efforts of the region to ensure weekly and monthly goal attainment; routinely shadows Account Managers to develop and maintain familiarity and proficiency in donor recruitment strategies, techniques and goals.

Beginning base salary is $58,000 - 68,000 commensurate with experience, plus incentive pay opportunities. LifeShare offers a generous benefits package, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance; employer base retirement and matching contributions to the retirement plan; employee wellness program; and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in business or other related field, and
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience, preferably in blood banking; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the job
• Prior experience in the supervision and coaching of other employees preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and meet driver eligibility criteria as specified in our Company driving policy
• Possess a working knowledge or demonstrated ability to learn and apply CLIA, FDA, OSHA and AABB regulations and statutes, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) guidelines for all center departments is preferred
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively under stressful situations
• Highly organized and demonstrate initiative in fulfilling established duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint); ability to learn and utilize blood banking computer applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in office environment with frequent presence throughout the center
• Moderate risk of exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products
• Requires ability to work a flexible schedule and availability for response to critical issues after hours and on weekends
• Requires travel within the community and to other centers for meetings

The requirements and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.