Vol. 16, No. 39	Aug. 21, 1997

- #98F003 Chairperson, Department of Biological Sciences-Professor level. Available immediately. Salary and benefits are competitive. REQUIREMENTS: Scientist with a distinguished record of scholarly activity, an active an internationally recognized research program in molecular cell biology and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Demonstrated administrative skills and exhibit a dynamic approach to leadership that will create a comprehensive research training and educ ational program in contemporary biological sciences. The position will remain open until filled. CONTACT: Send curriculum vitae with names of five reference to Joan Burnside, Chairperson, Search Committee, 201 Elliot Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, or send e-mail to joan@udel.edu. DEADLINE: Sept. 30.

- #98F007 Senior Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry/ Biochemistry-Assistant professor position available in protein crystallography. Exceptionally well qualified candidates considered at a higher rank. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. degree and postdo ctoral experience. Outstanding candidate who will establish a nationally competitive, vigorous and independent research program in a significant area of structural biology and will participate in undergraduate/graduate teaching. Opportunities for research collaboration also present in this intellectually stimulating environment. Excellent new facilities and generous start-up funds will be provided. CONTACT: Submit curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research plans and have three letters of r eference sent to Colin Thorpe, Protein Crystallography Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov. 1.

- #98P014 Manager (Level 14), Conference and Guest Housing- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management or business administration (master's preferred). Four years' related experience in conference/hotel guest housing service s management and a minimum of two years' supervisory experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills in dealing with University colleagues, clients and the public. Experience with budgeting and strong skills in word pr ocessing and spreadsheet manipulation. Some in-state travel. DUTIES: Reporting to the director of conference services, responsible for all aspects of the management, marketing and booking of the University's conference and guest housing facilities, which include the University guest apartments, the Virden Retreat Center (Lewes) and Summer Session conference and academic housing. Responsible for the oversight of the operating budget, as well as purchasing and inventory systems. Manage on-site laundry facil ity and supervise staff in year-round and seasonal positions. Interact with a variety of University departments, as well as internal and external clients. Additionally, responsible for the coordination of all custodial and maintenance schedules for guest and summer housing. Anticipated that position will assist conferences services staff in developing or identifying appropriate guest/hotel systems to improve the administrative management of conference services and guest housing operations. CONTACT: Submit letter of application, resume and list of three references to Chair, Conference/Guest Housing Search Committee, 122 Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Postmarked no later than Aug. 22.

- #98P018 Director (Level 16), Laboratory Animal Care Facility/Office of Vice Provost for Research-Available: Jan. 1. REQUIREMENTS: DVM or VMD and state license with significant experience in laboratory animal research and knowledge of AAALAC stand ards. DUTIES: Manage daily operation of the animal facility, provide veterinary care, manage animal care budget and cost accounting system and provide training in animal care and use. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and names and addresses of three references to Calvin L. Keeler, Chairperson, Search Committee, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, 210 Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin Sept. 15.

- #98P019 Associate Director of Admissions/Washington, D.C., Area Field Representative (Level 14), Office of Admissions-DUTIES: Responsible for the determination of marketing and recruitment needs for the University's six undergraduate colleges in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Living within the Beltway, will promote the University to prospective students, parents, high school officials and general public through high school visits, interviews, correspondence and by telephone. Maintain co ntact with the University's main campus in Newark and will spend several weeks per year working at the Newark campus within the Office of Admissions. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) with three-five years of admissions experience in in creasingly responsible positions. In addition, strong communication, public relations, organizational and leadership skills as well as self-motivation and a positive attitude necessary. Ability to work independently essential. CONTACT: Send cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to Louis L. Hirsh, Chairperson, Associate Director Search Committee, Office of Admissions, 116 Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by Aug. 31.

- #98S029, Staff Assistant (S-06), MBA Program-Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with four years' increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience. Associate degree and prior University experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures; knowledge of the principles and practices of general administration and organization; knowledge and/or experience with specialized software packages; ability to communicate effectively, a nalyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgments in keeping with the level of the position or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Some familiarity with Supernatural desired, knowledge of SIS and Windows '95 (Excel, Ac cess, Word) preferred, as well as knowledge of or willingness to learn data management and internet publishing. DUTIES: Under general supervision, perform administrative and secretarial tasks, including database management, student support/ satisfaction, off campus programs liaison, class scheduling, recruitment/ placement travel arrangements, payroll/budget and supervision and training of graduate students. DEADLINE: Aug. 26.

- #98S031 Records Analyst (R-6), Personnel Records-Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in business administration or related field with three years' progressively responsible records experience. Excellent math and communica tion skills required, as well as the ability to organize and prioritize job duties. Must be able to work under pressure with constant deadlines. Good analytical and computer skills preferred. Prior knowledge of the University policy and procedures and hum an resource documents preferred. DUTIES: Process approximately 20 percent of the University's units pay documents. Batch input to be sent to data entry. Maintain and input data for several central tables. Create ad hoc reports using SuperNatural. DEADLINE : Aug. 26.

- #98S032 Administrative Assistant (R-7), Personnel Records-Minimum of $19,613 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in business administration or related field with four years' progressively responsible records experience. Excellent accounting and communication skills required, as well as the ability to organize and prioritize workload and job duties. Ability to exercise sound judgement and to analyze circumstances essential. Must be able to interpret policies and incorporate this knowledge in to processing documents and answer questions for the office staff as well as departments. Must be able to work under pressure and constant deadlines. Must have strong computer skills and prior database reporting knowledge preferred. Prior knowledge of the University's policy and procedures as well as UD human resource file preferred. DUTIES: Under the general direction of the personnel systems administrator, facilitate and help answer questions for the staff. Create ad hoc reports from the human resource and budget turnaround files for departments and administration. Organize and report on biweekly staff meetings. Assist in the analysis of the vice president for administration's units budgets and cash flow. Responsible for processing paperwork to pay emp loyees for approximately 20 percent of the University's units. DEADLINE: Aug. 26.

- #98S034 Library Analyst (L-06), University Library-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES-Minimum $18,314 per annum. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in computer-related field with two years' relevant mi crocomputer experience. Strong microcomputing skills developed through a variety of technology applications, ability to transfer technology concepts across applications, ability to problem solve under time constraints, work effectively with people who are new to computing systems or who are having difficulty with their computers, communicate technical information to people with various levels of computer experience and previous experience with Microsoft Windows. DUTIES: Provide software and hardware suppo rt for all microcomputers in the five University libraries. Install software and hardware including boards, hard drives and peripherals of all types. Make recommendations for hardware configurations.Troubleshoot staff and public access microcomputers and data communication problems. Maintain inventory database of all microcomputing equipment/software. DEADLINE: Aug. 26.

- #98S036 Records Technician (R-03), Office of Vice President for Student Life-Minimum $15,202 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with one year clerical, inventory control, data input and/or retail experience. Knowledge of rec ord maintenance, processing and retrieval, bookkeeping techniques, ability to learn operating procedures of appropriate office (including discretion in handling confidential information) ability to respond to inquiries accurately and expeditiously, commun icate effectively, operate complex data access terminal and data input key recording device or any equivalent combination of training and experience. DUTIES: Reconcile basic account statements, answer general and specific inquiries from division personnel , University employees, students, parents and other constituencies. Maintain and secure a variety of office records and files including financial and special projects, compose and type routine correspondence in accordance with established procedures and c oordinate meetings for student related activities. DEADLINE: Aug.26.