Acquisitions Sales Representative

Ready to make your mark in higher education? If you excel at building relationships and exceeding goals, Kendall Hunt Publishing is looking for a driven Acquisitions Sales Representative to join our team. We’re seeking a talented professional with strong communication and sales skills to develop lasting partnerships with college professors.

This position is based in office and includes approximately five weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating with weeks spent working on college campuses. The role is based out of Dubuque, Iowa home office and serves the Iowa and Wisconsin regions.

It’s your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. At Kendall Hunt Publishing, as an Acquisitions Sales Representative, you’re the driver and decision maker. You call and travel to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference, they make in the world in the future.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

Characteristics of Who KH Looks for in an Acquisitions Sales Representative- You are someone who…

Takes initiative and works independently, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset by actively problem-solving and utilizing strong critical thinking skills.
Has a strong desire to learn, coupled with a deep inclination to ask questions and seek answers, while actively engaging in diverse subject matter.
Embrace a drive to win and excel, consistently seeking improvement and striving to outperform in a dynamic market.
Show persistence in overcoming challenges while exhibiting the ability to adapt and be flexible.
Demonstrate the ability to affectively listen, ask questions, thinking creatively/critically and close new business with prospective customers.
Communicate clearly and confidently with professors, authors, team members and internal employees, ensuring that information is conveyed effectively and professionally.
Handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service. This position requires you to always wear multiple hats, so time management is crucial.
Identify challenges and develop practical solutions in real-time, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining processes.
Demonstrate proficiency in managing responsibilities that require substantial independent work while also engaging in team collaboration. This dual approach aims to achieve individual sales success while contributing positively to overall team dynamics.
Holds a bachelor’s degree, and enjoys spending time on college campuses, because in this job, you’ll be spending a lot of time on college campuses in your territory.
A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required, in accordance with the company’s corporate driving policy.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Kendall Hunt offers –

Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
Base Salary PLUS Bonus.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and bachelor’s degree.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Publishing Solutions Representative

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a Publishing Solutions Representative to join our Higher Education division. This role is dedicated to maximizing adoption sales of nationally marketed backlist titles through strategic relationship building and consistent communication via phone, Zoom, and email. The position is based out of our home office in Dubuque, Iowa. No remote work available.

As a Publishing Solutions Representative, you will oversee the adoption of textbooks across disciplines such as First-Year Experience, Science, Hospitality, Sport Management, and more. Each week, you’ll receive a steady stream of qualified leads generated by our marketing team, minimizing the need for cold calling. Once you receive a lead, you’ll provide the interested professor with a review copy of the textbook and follow up to address any questions.

Kendall Hunt provides comprehensive, ongoing training to ensure your success. You will gain:

Product Knowledge: While you won’t need to read every textbook cover to cover, you will develop a strong understanding of each author’s vision. You’ll also have opportunities to meet directly with authors and engage with their work.
The Kendall Hunt 5-Step Interview Process: Learn the proven steps to successfully introduce textbooks to qualified professors.
Technology Expertise: Stay up to date with emerging educational technologies, including virtual learning platforms, eBooks, and adaptive learning tools.

At Kendall Hunt, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact in higher education by connecting educators with quality resources that support student success.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

In A Typical Work Day You Will…

Manage portfolio of existing discipline specific Higher Education products with the objective of increasing sales and adoptions of those products
Work with marketing to develop sales plans for each individual title based upon sales history
Incentivize books sold direct to student through the Kendall Hunt website, especially emphasizing digital eBook sales
Builds and maintains effective customer relationships
Periodically attend conventions or national sales meetings to help support sales of key backlist titles
Meet with the authors of your books to understand how new editions are progressing

Who We Need!

Someone who understand the importance of a positive customer experience and what your role is in that overall experience
Someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and look at your career in terms of growing your business with potential bonus opportunities
Is a great communicator, people person, and problem solver
Someone who has inside sales experience, customer service experience, and/or strong time management skills
Someone with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offers –

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

If you have good communication and computer skills and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please submit your resume.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Customer Solutions Representative

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you like researching and finding solutions? Do you want variety and different challenges in your day? We are looking for problem solvers, critical thinkers, and level-headed employees to help guide our customers. This position will work in office in Dubuque, Iowa.

As a team of highly motivated, customer-centric professionals, we’re looking for the right person to join our Customer Solutions team to assist internal and external customers and answer their questions about using our products and services on various applications. This individual will interact with customers by phone, e-mail and using our on-line Chat function. We are looking for tech savvy individuals, who enjoy problem solving on the spot.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

In A Typical Work Day You Will…

Provide 1st level customer support via phone, on-line Chat and other social media tools to receive and enter customer orders.
Assist customers using products for the first time. (i.e., purchasing on ecommerce, registering on websites, etc.).
Troubleshoot problems customers may experience. (i.e., password reset, wrong class registration, activation code not working, etc.).
Research and resolve questions or issues related to order inquiries, proof of deliveries, invoice copies, credit card inquiries, KH website, etc.
Update corporate CRM with information based on support issues handled.

Who We Need!

Ability to use multiple software platforms and programs.
Prior customer support experience, professionalism, attention to detail and accuracy is a must!
Ability to multi-task with strong verbal and written communication skills is essential.
A higher education degree is preferred, but any educational background is welcomed.
This role is more than the title perceives – this is a gateway role to home in on your skills, with the potential to advance within our company.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Our companies offer:

Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
A generous PTO policy, plus paid holidays
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

K-12 Graphic Design Internship

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a senior year college student majoring in Graphic Design/Marketing for an internship within our K-12 division, supporting both K-12 education and Catholic religious education audiences. We are searching for someone who wants to hone their graphic design craft by designing creative materials for traditional and digital marketing media. This paid internship will be available for work during the spring semesters. Hours would range depending on projects, but you could earn up to 20 hours a week. This position is based in our Dubuque, Iowa office. No remote available.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

What Does A Typical Work Week Look Like?

Help bring our brands to life by designing eye-catching graphics for social media, paid campaigns, email assets, and website content.
Apply and grow your graphic design skills by editing and designing K—12 textbook coversΓÇöyes, real covers used nationwide!
Play a role in creating event materials, promotional collateral, and short-form videos that communicate ideas with clarity and creativity.
Work closely with the marketing team to maintain brand consistency, adapt designs for multiple formats, and organize our creative asset library.

Who We Need!

Talented, and reliable, senior college student working towards a degree in graphic design, or related field are encouraged to apply.
Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience with Adobe Premiere and html is welcomed!
Someone who can handle working independently on multiple projects, with a strong attention to detail.
Someone who has a passion for creative thinking and can bring fresh ideas and designs to the table!

It’s More Than Just an Internship!

Come work for a family of companies that strive to be more than just a publishing business. We build more than a community here; we build a family with both our employees and our clients. Our managers are flexible and will work around your schedule and extracurricular activities. Plus, we pay our interns! Apply now to learn how you can grow from an intern to a potential full-time employee after graduation.

For consideration, please submit resume and 3 electronic samples of your work (jpeg or pdf) by e-mail to: HRDept@kendallhunt.com.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Director of Information Technology Systems

Westmark Enterprises/Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a highly motivated Director of Information Technology Systems to join our team in Dubuque, Iowa. In this leadership role, you will oversee and manage the strategic direction and implementation of our information technology systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our business goals and drives innovation. Salary commensurate with experience. No remote work available.

What Will You Do?

Supporting the core infrastructure on premise including network, servers, out of the box software applications including security related to all of these areas. Our on-premise data center includes 80% virtualized, 20% physical.
Supporting the custom infrastructure in the cloud including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services including network, virtual servers, and security.
Overall responsibility for maintaining all corporate technology systems, programs, software and hardware.
Assists CIO with recommendations and implementation of appropriate technology and programs based on overall corporate and divisional needs.
Manages technology vendors.
Assist with preparation of Information Technology budget and monitors expenditures.
May be times when position requires you to work nights or weekends.

Who We Need!

Someone with a four-year degree (B. A.) and related experience in IT.
Someone who has extensive knowledge in the IT cloud, networking and firewalls.
Someone with excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to provide leadership and oversight to staff.
Someone who stays up to date on the latest technology trends and implements them where applicable.
Assist with preparation of Information Technology budget and monitors expenditures.
Someone with proficient and applied knowledge of application systems (ERP, CMS, CRM, and EDI), Network infrastructure, Database software, and Project Management Skills. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics BC & CRM, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft O365, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure, Linux OS, Palo Alto Firewalls and Aruba Switches is a plus.

Who We Are!

Westmark Enterprises is a support organization headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa that provides support functions such as information technology, human resources, inventory control, telecommunications, finance and accounting for numerous affiliated companies, including Kendall Hunt Publishing, Westmark Development, Great River Learning, RCL Benziger, and Paradigm Education Solutions. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.westmarkenterprises.com / https://www.kendallhunt.com.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Kendall Hunt offers –

Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Scheduling Coordinator

Your Future starts here!

About the job: Area Residential Care is seeking a full-time Scheduling Coordinator to add to our team! Our mission is to empower people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life. Our vision is that every individual has the opportunity to live, work, and participate in a supportive and accessible community. The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for developing staff work schedules for all agency programs and is critical to ensuring adequate staffing for our 24/7 operations.

Schedule: First Shift, Monday – Friday 8am-4:30 pm

Wage: $17.75- $19.11/hr. based on education and relevant experience.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance paid by employer
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Employee assistance program

Responsibilities:

Works with supervisors to monitor staff work schedules for all homes, apartments, and day programs in the agency
Contacts agency staff to fill open shifts in accordance with company policy/procedure and union contract
Communicates with different departments in a timely manner
Maintains all calling lists for additional hours
Follows contract terms in coordinating schedules
Other duties as assigned

Qualified applicants will have:

High school diploma or HSED required, Associate degree is preferred.
Demonstrated consecutive work experience, 6 months minimum.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
A valid driver’ license to become an agency driver.

Highly qualified applicants will have:

Prior experience in scheduling work shifts, especially in a medical setting.
Experience with individuals with intellectual/development disabilities.

The successful candidate is required to successfully pass a background check and complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance paid by employer
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Employee assistance program

Why Area Residential Care?

We are a private non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to live, work, and participate in a supportive and accessible community. Join a team of employees that are passionate about the work we do and the individuals we support! We offer a range of benefits including health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plans, vision coverage, and paid time off.

Area Residential Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Part-Time Evening Cleaning Positions

Part-Time Evening Cleaning – 10–20 Hours/Week

Start After 5:30 PM | No Experience Needed | Bi-Weekly Pay

Midwest Janitorial Service, Inc. (MJS) is hiring dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join our evening cleaning team! If you’re looking to earn extra income in the evenings, want a consistent schedule, and enjoy working independently, this is a great opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities by completing tasks such as:

Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping
Disinfecting restrooms and touchpoints
Emptying trash and recycling
Dusting and general cleaning of offices and common areas

Positions start after 5:30 PM and offer 10–20 hours per week, perfect for:
✔ Retirees & semi-retired workers
✔ Parents who want evening hours
✔ Students or those seeking a second income
✔ Anyone who prefers calm, quiet work environments

What We’re Looking For

Reliable and consistent attendance
Ability to work independently with attention to detail
Must pass a national background check
Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Why Work With MJS?

Family-owned company since 1958
Supportive supervisors & on-site training
Bi-weekly pay
All supplies & equipment provided
A workplace where your work truly matters

About Us

Midwest Janitorial Service is a long-standing, family-owned cleaning company serving Eastern Iowa. Our mission is Protecting Health Through Clean, and our employees are the heart of what we do. Many team members stay for years because we treat people fairly and offer steady, dependable work.

CMA/LPN/RN – Nephrology

Area of Interest: Nursing
Sign On Bonus: $5,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
Department: Nephrology and Hypertension-DQ
Shift: Clinic Hours – Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:00PM
Job ID: 176256

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

CMA/LPN/RN

Nephrology

Dubuque, IA

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus, if external

*Travel 4 days/week will be required to locations outlined below*

Locations: Clinton, Manchester, Plattville, Richland Center, Darlington

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or Registered Nurses (RN). This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education.

Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)

Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
Familiarity with EPIC a plus!

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