Vol. 17, No. 37	July 23, 1998

- #99S005 Records Technician (R-03), Personnel Records Office-83.3-percent-time position. Minimum, $13,296 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of data input experience. Excellent organizational skills and able to deal with the public. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under deadlines, operate complex data access terminal and data input key recording device or any combination of training and experience. DUTIES: Process University start notices for miscellaneous wage/student employees including filing and clerical work. Greet visitors, answer main telephone line, maintain calendars and distribute office mail. Produce special reports using various computer programs including SuperNatural, Microsoft Word, MS Excel. Assist with budget turnaround process and distribution of annual increases. DEADLINE: July 27.

- #99S006 Senior Secretary (S-05), Food and Resource Economics-80 percent-time position, Mondays-Thursdays. Minimum, $14,356 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D with two years' experience in a secretarial position and experience in the University environment and business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices/procedures, knowledge of business English. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain records, prepare reports or any equivalent combination experience and training. DUTIES: Use University computing equipment/software packages, type letters/memoranda, input, review and update information, take minutes, compose/type responses to routine requests, collect data for reports, prepare standard forms, operate standard office equipment and be responsible for secretarial aspects of special programs. Input, review, update publication mailing lists and assist in preparation of publications/web page materials. Schedule appointments, conferences and meetings, make travel arrangements, interview, train and supervise clerical/student workers, serve as liaison between supervisor and various community agencies/individuals. Maintain files in a relatively complex filing system. Responsible for repair and maintenance of office equipment. DEADLINE: July 27.

- #99S011 Senior Secretary (S-05) School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy-Minimum of $17,945 per annum. THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES ONLY. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with two years of experience in a secretarial position, experience in the University environment and business school training preferred. Requires knowledge of office practices and procedures and knowledge of business English. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain records and prepare reports, or any equivalent combination experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Provide staff support to the school director and the directors of M.A./Ph.D. programs and M.P.A. program; serve as liaison between director, program faculty and students on academic and administrative procedures. Maintain school and program budget records, reconcile monthly accounting statements, assist with budget preparation and analysis and set-up and maintain student files. Act as receptionist for school administration office. Provide general secretarial support to the school's academic administration office and faculty including preparing letters and memos, handling distribution of mail, maintaining student directory, distributing grade rosters and course evaluation forms, reviewing graduate office reports and completing surveys for the University. DEADLINE: July 27.

- #99S007 Administrative Assistant (R-07), Continuing Education- University of Delaware Downtown Center, Eighth and King streets, Wilmington. Minimum, $20,594 per annum. Significant overtime may be required. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree or equivalent course work in business administration or related field with four years' progressively responsible clerical/secretarial/records experience. One year of directly related experience and/or one year in a Level 6 Records or Secretarial Family position or equivalent preferred. Requires microcomputer skills, thorough knowledge of principles and practices of general administration and organization and knowledge of unit programs, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate, analyze/interpret data, make independent decisions pertaining to the position or any equivalent combination of training and experience. DUTIES: On-site program coordinator, liaison with faculty/students; facilities operations; room scheduling; coordinate audiovisual needs and respond to instructional support. Represent the center to internal/external constituents. DEADLINE: July 27.

- #99S010 Offset Press Operator (T-04), Graphic Communications Center-HOURS: 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Mondays-Fridays. Minimum, $16,839 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D., supplemented by relevant technical training; one/two years' experience in offset press operations preferred. Knowledge of offset press operations/photographic plate making procedures required; familiarity with related chemicals, ink, paper stock and other tools of the trade. Ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently. Exhibit good technical judgment, mechanical ability or any equivalent combination of education and experience. DUTIES: Make master plates for reproduction purposes, adjust controls for exposure, enlargement or reduction/size, develop plates, print copy, prepare chemical plates for press, make necessary sizing adjustments, determine grain flow of paper stock for bindery purposes, secure proof copy and makes necessary adjustments for clarity of copy; maintain proper ink, water and feed controls, perform maintenance/ calibration adjustments, perform special cutting work, remove, clean and store plates upon completion of job, keep records of work run, time, amount of run, etc. and prepare required reports. Responsible for maintaining stock, ordering supplies, guiding personnel and assisting with training. Must substitute for senior offset press operator in his/her absence, operate equipment such as collator, staple, folding, punch and binding machines. Perform other duties as assigned. DEADLINE: Aug. 3.

- #98P136 Business Analyst (Level 13), Delaware Small Business Development Center (DSBDC)-Network Government Marketing/Technical Support DUTIES: Counsel small businesses and potential entrepreneurs of a specific/technical nature. Counsel individuals/ businesses that are interested/capable of doing business with state, local and federal government. Topics covered might be central contract registration, registration of client with Bid Match software. Must aid in the set up and administration of Electronic Data Interchange and contract negotiation. Counsel small businesses on general business topics as well as technology/ computer issues. Coordinate/support the DSBDC, MIS and computing systems. Plan/facilitate training events and marketing. Assist in other activities as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, master's preferred. At least five years of practical experience. Expertise may include federal, state or local procurement practices and procedures; MIS system design/operation; Electronic Data Interchange; corporate purchasing and computer networking. Strong analytical and communications skills and understanding of business planning/practices are essential. Strong skills in word processing, spreadsheet applications, ACCESS database experience. Electronic data interchange, Internet marketing desired. CONTACT: Send application letter with resume to Kent St. Pierre, Chair Search Committee, College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716. DEADLINE: July 27.

- #99P002 Assistant to the Director (Level 13), English Language Institute (ELI) DUTIES: Monitor fiscal operations, implement budgetary procedures, provide financial reports/statistics, monitor grant/internal account activity, handle program/billing charges, prepare payroll, oversee personnel fiscal procedures, supervise one secretary. Manage business office, plan special functions and perform other budgetary and administrative duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field, three or more years' experience with budget administration and familiarity with UD fiscal policies/procedures. Strong accounting, computer/ communication skills essential. Ability to work well with people of different cultures. CONTACT: Send cover letter, resume, names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references to Melanie Rehberg, Search Chair, English Language Institute, 189 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Aug. 3.

- #99P003 Research Specialist (Level 11), Department of Biological Sciences-DUTIES: Perform/assist with routine molecular biology, cell culture and histology based experiments. Maintain general operation of laboratory. Order supplies, prepare media/solutions, equipment maintenance and monitor laboratory safety. Maintain transgenic mouse strains and be willing to perform research on vertebrate animals. REQUIREMENTS: B.A. or B.S. in biology, biochemistry or chemistry, or an associate degree with at least two years' professional experience in the above fields. Experience working in a research/ clinical laboratory desired; experience in molecular biology, cell culture, and/or histological techniques preferred. Superior entry-level candidates lacking practical experience will be considered. CONTACT: Send resume to Sandra Dean, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Aug. 1.

- #99P006 Help Center Consultant I (Level 12), Information Technologies- THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES ONLY. Function as the users' advocate for help in using UD's computing and information technologies. The University has a TCP/IP networked environment of Unix file and computer servers, with DOS/Windows, Macintosh and X-Windows clients and an IBM mainframe running MVS. The campus is fully connected to the Internet. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree and one to two years' related experience or an associate degree and four years' related experience. Demonstrate excellent communication skills/strength in diagnosing and resolving problems. Strong experience in supporting users in a heterogeneous computing environment and working knowledge of client operating systems, desk top application software, network software and Internet resources. DUTIES: Receive user requests for help with IT services by phone or electronically. Analyze/diagnose problems, resolve as appropriate using a call tracking/referral system. Maintain solid understanding of the IT services organization/staff resources in order to locate appropriate help resources within. Promote/enable user self-sufficiency by reviewing/testing self-help materials. CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume citing specific examples of related experience and the names of three professional references to Kathy Spako, Manager, IT Help Center. DEADLINE: July 27.

- #99F001 Chairperson, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice-Applications/nominations for the position of chairperson, effective Sept. 1, 1999. A renewable five-year term. The department offers an undergraduate B.A. program in sociology, a multidisciplinary B.A. criminal justice program, and M.A. and Ph.D. programs in both sociology and criminology. Included within the department are the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies and the Disaster Research Center, two internationally-known research centers. REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated capacity for leadership within a democratically-organized department, a strong record of scholarship/ teaching. Ph.D. and academic record that qualifies for appointment at the rank of full professor required. Prior relevant administrative experience desired. CONTACT: Send application letters of nomination to Richard A. Zipser, Chair, Sociology and Criminal Justice Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Include letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference. DEADLINE: Oct. 15.

- #99F002 Associate/Full Professor Department of History-Tenured appointment at either the full/advanced associate professor level. Seeking a senior historian of industrialization with broad scholarly interests to enhance the department's existing strengths, especially those of the UD-Hagley Program. Interests may include, but not restricted to, the study of industrial cultures, consumption, business/ economics and technology/work. Interest in comparative history is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate seminars in area(s) of specialty and appropriate undergraduate survey course. CONTACT: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and at least three letters of reference to James Curtis, Chair, History of Industrialization Search, Department of History, 46 W. Delaware Ave., Newark, DE 19716. Deadline: Nov. 20. (postmark)

- #99F004 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering-Tenure-track faculty position in transportation engineering. The department is committed to excellence in teaching/ research at both the undergraduate/ graduate levels. Must possess exceptional qualifications in transportation engineering, capable of developing an outstanding teaching/research program in the areas of transportation infrastructure design/operations and/or highway engineering that will enhance the existing program. Candidate with expertise in transportation systems analysis, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and pavement design/management are encouraged to apply. The transportation engineering faculty maintain a high level of funded research and have a well-established graduate program offering master's and Ph.D. degrees. The program is an integral part of the Delaware Transportation Institute, a University center that works cooperatively with the Delaware Department of Transportation. Information about UD department can be obtained at http://ce.udel.edu REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree in civil engineering and an earned doctoral degree within the area of transportation required. Professional registration or potential to obtain registration is desirable. Interact effectively with the Delaware Department of Transportation engineering faculty and other faculty in related interdisciplinary areas CONTACT: Send a cover letter summarizing experience and reasons for applying for the position, along with curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching objectives and names and addresses of five references to Shinya Kikuchi, Chair Search Committee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct 30.

- #99F006 Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. Chair in Corporate Governance, College of Business and Economics- The College of Business and Economics announces the endowment of the Edgar S. Woolard Jr. Chair in Corporate Governance. Mr. Woolard served as chairman of the board of directors and CEO of the DuPont Co. from 1987 to 1995. He is a past director of IBM and continues to serve on the boards of the DuPont Co., Apple Computer Corp. and Citicorp. The chairholder will be an important addition to the college's faculty. REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have a reputation in academia and corporate community as a leading national expert in the area of corporate governance. A strong record of excellence in teaching/research is required for appointment at the rank of professor of finance with tenure. Commitment to using advances in technology to leverage our students' intellectual experience. DUTIES: Maintain national stature as an authority on corporate governance through published research and lectures; assist in building a strong reputation for excellence in the area of corporate governance; foster mutually beneficial relationships among the University, Chancery Court and strong legal/ corporate communities in Delaware and provide leadership to those faculty who have scholarly interests in the areas of corporate governance. CONTACT: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Donald J. Puglisi, Chair Search Committee, Edgar S. Woolard Jr. Chair in Corporate Governance, College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-2712. DEADLINE: Nov. 1; however, nominations and applications will be accepted for consideration until the position is filled.

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