Director, Travel Operations

Ascension Healthcare; Oregon City (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Travel Operations Manager to oversee and enhance travel operations. The role involves managing compliance, streamlining processes, and ensuring operational efficiency. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 years in leadership/management.
• Experience in staffing operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the travel operations team to meet expectations and goals.
• Oversee licensing, education, and credentialing processes.
• Manage daily operations for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Ascension Travel Program

+ Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

+ Location: Remote with travel required

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

1. Direct the travel operations team by ensuring the team meets expectations and goals. Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with national policies and procedures.
2. Oversee all aspects of licensing, education, and credentialing processes to ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and standards after initial onboarding.
3. Develop and implement strategies to streamline and enhance these processes.
4. Stay informed of changes in regulatory requirements and proactively adapt operational procedures accordingly.
5. Manage daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability as the program expands.
6. Lead and implement change management initiatives to optimize workflows and improve performance.
7. Identify and apply best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Provide comprehensive provisioning support, ensuring timely and efficient resource allocation.
9. Develop and implement a system for conducting thorough end-of-assignment evaluations.
10. Analyze evaluation data to identify improvement areas and implement action plans.
11. Manage pay rates within the HR system to ensure accurate payments from assignment to assignment.
12. Ensure accurate and timely processing of compensation-related information.
13. Foster onsite collaboration with hospital and market leaders to ensure program alignment and success.
14. Serve as a key contact for operational matters with external stakeholders.
15. Build and maintain positive, productive relationships.

**Requirements**

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 years in leadership/management OR
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable experience, including 2 years in leadership/management.

**Additional Preferences**

• At least 5 years of experience in staffing operations
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with licensing, education, and credentialing
• Experience working at an external agency

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are vital to our mission of transforming healthcare and serving those most in need. Join us to make a meaningful impact through reimagining healthcare delivery and creating innovative solutions. Explore career opportunities across our locations and headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites, including hospitals and senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their community. At Ascension, careers are more than jobs—they are opportunities to enrich your life and others'.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

We provide EEO to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, lactation, origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic info, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

For more information, see the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish linked here: EEO Posters.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension supports military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging the application of military experience to our civilian careers.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp

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