Vol. 17, No. 31	May 14, 1998

- #98A056 Sports Turf Technician, AFSCME LOCAL 3472, Facilities Administration Group level III; $16.44/hr. Work schedule: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. REQUIREMENTS: High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of five years' experience in maintenance and management of secondary school, collegiate and/or professional athletic fields. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of athletic field maintenance, including, but not limited to, growing characteristics, proper cultural practices, recognition of and appropriate treatment of diseases, pests and weeds, technical equipment, irrigation equipment and NCAA requirements for layout and marking of playing surfaces on both natural turfgrass and synthetic turf fields. Must be able to obtain, within 90 days of hire, a Commercial Drivers License with at least a Class B endorsement and valid Certified Pesticide Applicators license in turf and ornamental category as required by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. DUTIES: Schedule and coordinate activities; oversee and participate in all aspects of athletic field maintenance. Work with personnel in a professional manner. CONTACT: Send resume and references to Scarlett Swayne, University of Delaware, Facilities Administration, 222 South Chapel St., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: June 15.

- #98A057 Sports Turf Technician Assistant, AFSCME LOCAL 3472, Facilities Administration Group level IV; $15.10/hr. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. REQUIREMENTS: High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three years of experience in maintenance of secondary school, collegiate and/or professional athletic fields. Minimum of three years' experience in the operation of commercial or industrial-sized grounds care equipment. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of athletic field maintenance (both natural turf and synthetic surfaces), technical equipment, irrigation equipment and NCAA requirements for layout and marking of playing surfaces. Must be able to obtain, within 90 days of hire, Commercial Drivers License with at least Class B endorsement and maintain valid Certified Pesticide Applicators license in turf and ornamental category as required by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. DUTIES: Participate in all aspects of field maintenance. Ability to work with all levels of personnel in a professional manner. CONTACT: Send resume and references to Scarlett Swayne, University of Delaware, Facilities Administration, 222 South Chapel St., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: June 22.

- #98S146 Technical Secretary III (S-06), Biology-Minimum of $13,736 per annum. (75 percent time with flexible hours.) REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with three years of technical secretarial experience and at least one year of technical secretary II experience, or any combination of training and experience. Ability to type accurately, understand scientific terminology and communicate effectively. Computer experience required, supervisory experience desirable. Working knowledge of WordPerfect preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Type projects for faculty and professional staff using WordPerfect 6.1, including exams, manuscripts, grant proposals, abstracts, letters, college application recommendations, faculty evaluations, tables and charts. Knowledge and use of Greek symbols and mathematical and scientific notation. DEADLINE: May 18.

- #98S157 Executive Secretary (S-06), Student Life-THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. 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. Knowledge of office procedures, principles and practices of general administration and organization. Ability to communicate effectively, analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgements. Plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff. Must be proficient in various software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Excel). Prepare Board of Trustees and other reports. Working knowledge of World Wide Web and University documents on-line. Possess strong organizational skills and work well under deadline pressure. Must be diplomatic, efficient, flexible and maintain a high regard for confidentiality. Strong writing skills preferred. Ability to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Schedule and work closely with student organizations and other University departments. DEADLINE: May 18.

- #98S158 Secretary, Bartol Research Institute-Minimum of $17,500 per annum. Salary commensurate with experience and skills. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess excellent typing and computer skills. WordPerfect 7. Willing to learn technical typing software. Must communicate orally and in writing and prioritize and handle multiple tasks accurately. Ability to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Answer main telephone, handle mail, order supplies, maintain bulletin boards, publications files, prepare technical and/or confidential documents and provide assistance with special projects as needed. DEADLINE: May 18.

- #98S159 Staff Assistant (S-06), Continuing Education-FOCUS/ Distance Learning, (CE-Credit Programs & Student Services)-THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with four years' increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience. Two years' college preferred and at least one year's experience in database systems, preferably in a university environment. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and excellent time management abilities. Must be detail oriented and ability to tolerate stress and multiple deadlines. In-depth knowledge of computer hardware and software packages. DUTIES: Maintain FOCUS/Distance Learning registrations and payments. Assist with inventory tracking/shipping reports to expedite videotape shipping system. Coordinate record keeping and registration process on the database. Create, analyze and distribute reports. Produce semester-specific financial and statistical reports. Create prospect reports and track response data for marketing activities. Provide computer support and training. DEADLINE: May 18.

- #98S160 Service Assistant (V-02), Campus Mail-Minimum of $15,350 per annum. 40 hours per week. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D with work experience or training in designated area; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Ability to perform physical/lifting requirements of the position. DUTIES: Pick up, sort, deliver U.S. mail from post office. Send faxes, deliver bulk mailings. Responsible for labeling and preparing periodical mailings, as well as transporting postal meters. DEADLINE: May 18.

- #98S161 Secretary (S-04), Facilities Planning and Construction- THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $16,037 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of experience in a clerical or secretarial position; business school training preferred. WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel or Access is desired. Knowledge of office practices and business English. Ability to communicate effectively. Maintain office records and prepare routine reports; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Schedule department travel and interpret University Travel Policies. Must pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Arrange meetings with persons on/off campus. Create project files, filing and expand existing files. Generate project specifications, process department files. DEADLINE: May 18.

- #98S162 Secretary (S-04), University Development-Minimum of $17,106 per annum. 40 hours per week. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of experience in a clerical or secretarial position; business school training preferred. Microsoft Word and Excel experience preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English and machine transcription skills. Ability to communicate effectively; maintain office records and prepare routine reports; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Ability to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Front desk position with excellent phone etiquette. Greet visitors, answer, screen and direct calls. Distribute mail, order and stock office supplies and forms. DEADLINE: May 22.

- #98P055 Supervisor HVAC (Level 12), Facilities Management- REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of five years' experience at HVAC journeyman's level, with an associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred; three years' experience supervising in an HVAC shop. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the University community. Requires a valid driver's license. DUTIES: Responsible for HVAC shop supervision and operations throughout the campus to ensure efficient service delivery. Coordinate work schedules of shop trades personnel and contractors; provide direction to mechanics; inspect work sites; investigate/resolve problems independently; propose modifications and/or changes to equipment. Maintain a high level of current technical knowledge of the function of equipment and systems. CONTACT: Submit in confidence, three professional references to Chair, HVAC Supervisor Search Committee, Facilities Administration, General Services Building, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 26,.

- #98P071, #98P073 Building Supervisor (Level 11), Student Centers-Two positions available. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a related field with one to two years' experience in building operations and scheduling, as well as cash flow management skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment. Possess computer skills and technical knowledge in program production such as lights, sound and staging. Supervisory experience preferred. DUTIES: Monitor program and conference activities including supervision of student employees for the Trabant University Center and Perkins Student Center during evening and weekend hours. Count, record, deposit evening/weekend revenue. CONTACT: Send resume, cover letter and names of three references to Director, University of Delaware, 213 Trabant University Center, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 26.

- #98P105 Dining Room Manager (Level 13), Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in hospitality and/or hotel and restaurant management is preferred. Strong background in upscale, formal dining and related service techniques is desirable. Minimum five years' experience as a dining room manager/ maitre d' and working knowledge of wines and wine service. Experience in use of personal computers and Windows 95 essential. Skilled in a wide variety of service methods including French, Russian and American styles. Strong training background and desire to work with students. Extensive hours during the academic year. DUTIES: Manage a 65-seat, upscale dining room and train students in all aspects of formal dining room and beverage service. Daily cash reconciliation and maintain logs for credit and departmental charges. Report directly to the general manager of the Food Service Laboratory. Work with the executive chef to ensure quality instruction in food service education, while maintaining an efficient food and beverage operation. CONTACT: Send letter of interest, resume and three references to Jim Lynch, Search Committee Chair, University of Delaware, 321 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 26.

- #98P106 Teacher (Level 12), The College School-Special education teacher, primary grades for the 1998-99 school year. Class size is 8-11 students. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in education with special education certification; at least two years' experience with children with learning differences; knowledge of educational technology, as well as multisensory approach to reading instruction preferred. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and three letters of recommendation to The College School, 127 Willard Hall, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: June 1.

- #98P107 Director of Recruiting and Admissions (Level 14), MBA Programs-REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a master's degree in business administration; two to five years' experience in MBA recruiting and admissions. DUTIES: Develop the MBA program marketing strategy, actively recruiting students and overseeing admissions for full- and part-time MBA programs. Background in marketing preferred. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and list of three references to Search Committee for MBA Programs, College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, 103 MBNA America Hall, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: June 15. For more information, see the web page at http://www.mba.udel.edu/

- #98P108 Assistant Coach III, Field Hockey (Level 13), Athletics-Position contingent upon funding availability. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred, in physical education or acceptable equivalent field. Demonstrate ability in recruitment of prospective student athletes; two to three years' successful field hockey coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level required. Knowledge of NCAA rules preferred, willingness to comply required. Competitive collegiate playing experience desirable and experience with weight/strength training preferred. DUTIES: Assist head coach in all assigned aspects of program operation. General athletics administration responsibilities. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume, transcripts and a list of three references, including addresses, telephone numbers and relationship to applicant, to Mary Ann Hitchens, Chair, Search Committee, Delaware Field House, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 29.

- #98P109 Head Coach III, Women's Crew (Level 14), Athletics- This is a 10-month position. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in physical education or acceptable equivalent field. Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated ability in recruitment of prospective student athletes; two to three years' successful coaching experience in crew, preferably at the collegiate level and experience in weight/strength training required. Knowledge and skill in boat maintenance/repair and NCAA rules preferred. Competitive collegiate rowing experience desirable. DUTIES: Organize, administer and promote of all aspects of women's crew program. Supervise part-time assistant coach. Execute all aspects of competition, practice, recruitment and allocation of scholarship funding. Assigned weight/strength training responsibilities. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume, transcripts and list of three references, including addresses, telephone numbers and relationship to applicant, to Mary Ann Hitchens, Chair, Search Committee, Delaware Field House, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: June 15.

- #98P111 Research Associate I (Level 12), Department of Chemical Engineering-REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry or microbiology. Experience in yeast or bacterial cell culture and strain maintenance, recombinant molecular biology techniques and protein purification desirable. Skills in cloning from genomic libraries, subcloning and expressing genes in yeast and bacterial systems. DUTIES: Conduct independent research under the direction of the professor and act as a member of a team of researchers. Daily activities outlined by supervisor, guided by grant and contract projects. Procedures, collection and preliminary analysis of data. Interact with peers, faculty and other scientists. Implement appropriate research methods and experimental techniques in molecular biology and microbiology for new and on-going research in protein folding and aggregation and in cellular protein production. Compile primary data and perform preliminary analysis of experimental measurements. Preparation of drafts for inclusion in proposals and scientific papers. Interpret and disseminate results of research efforts as appropriate. Written drafts required on a monthly basis. Other duties as assigned. Attend and participate in meetings. CONTACT: Submit letter of application, resume and list of references to Joan McMullen, 238 Colburn Laboratory, Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 30.

- #98F044 Chair, Bioresources Engineering, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources-THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Tenured faculty are invited to apply. REQUIREMENTS: The chairperson sets an examplary model in teaching, professional development and service. DUTIES: Faculty and personnel development, program development and departmental planning. Administration of department goals and student development, and the organization and communication of the department. CONTACT: Submit curriculum vita to C.P. Huang, Search and Screening Committee Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 22.