Travel Liaison II, Vendor Relations

Overview

Position Summary: The Travel Liaison II, Vendor Relations, is responsible for independently coordinating faculty and Academic Operations collaborator travel in partnership with the organization's travel vendor. This role requires a higher level of expertise in troubleshooting travel challenges, coordinating travel for multiple stakeholders, and supporting new or expanding territories with thorough assessments. The Travel Liaison II ensures that travel aligns with organizational placement needs and policies while providing timely and professional communication to all stakeholders.

• Collaborate with faculty and the travel vendor to arrange complex travel accommodations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Conduct territory opening assessments to evaluate accommodations and recommend solutions for new or expanding territories.
• Create and update cross-functional dashboards to provide accurate and timely information on travel accommodations for after-hours staff.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure all placement travel is aligned with faculty schedules and experiential learning requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve travel-related issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Escalate concerns that deviate from standard practices to appropriate leadership.
• Attend and actively contribute to meetings and professional development activities.
• Support the implementation of functional projects and process improvements.

• A minimum of a two-year degree or certification from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience, is required.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in travel coordination, vendor management, or a related role is preferred.
• Proven track record of handling escalated issues and providing solutions in a timely and professional manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, and CRM systems is strongly preferred.

Budgeted Hiring Range
$31.25—$32.69 USD

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will cover travel, lodging, and other accommodations.

Nightingale's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it):
With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale Education Group contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale Education Group, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale Education Group helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated nearly 5,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company's foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education.

We're so happy that you've found us!

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.