| Position | Manager, Travel Services |
| Date Posted | 01 Apr 2008 |
| Application Deadline | until filled |
| Location | New York, USA |
Summary Description
The Manager of Travel Services is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Foundation's Travel Service Office and manages the staff of on-site travel agents and the relationship between the Foundation and its contracted travel agency. The individual in this position: assists senior management in the review and revision of travel policy procedures; in the development and implementation of cost-effective management strategies; selects and negotiates agreements with preferred vendors (airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, etc.); works closely with Foundation staff in planning and coordinating travel-related arrangements for off-site conferences and meetings; arranges and coordinates travel and housing for short-term relocations; assures that travel arrangements comply with the Foundation travel policies.
Qualifications
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in travel management
• A minimum of six years managing a site location for a large international non-profit organization or mid-size global company
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts with travel service providers (airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, etc.)
• Strong ability to foster adherence to the Foundation's travel policy
• Significant "hands-on" experience with international meeting planning using a computerized booking system
• Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills (i.e. flexibility, diplomacy, empathy and listening skills)
• Strong project management skills; extensive experience in group travel arrangements and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Extensive operating and budgeting experience
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
• An orientation toward customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to motivate staff through effective leadership, mentoring, coaching, development, facilitation, evaluation and reward
Salary
$77,800 - $92,900
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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