Vol. 18, No. 1	Sept. 3, 1998

- #99F014 Assistant Professor, Music-Tenure-track, effective Sept. 1, 1999. REQUIREMENTS: Doctorate or equivalent in professional experience. Excellence as an orchestral conductor at the university/professional level. Excellence in teaching at the university level; solo, chamber music and/or orchestral performing experience. Proficiency in violin/cello. DUTIES: Direct the University Orchestra, composed of music majors/minors, general University students. Recruit/ build outstanding string program. Studio teaching of primary instrument at undergraduate/graduate level. Recruit for the University Orchestra/string program. Maintain active performing career. Assist/establish faculty piano trio and perform on/off campus. Coach student string chamber music ensembles, teach string methods, teach graduate chamber music literature class. Salary commensurate with training/experience. CONTACT: Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference (do not send other materials at this time) to: Cynthia Carr, Chair, Orchestra/String Search Committee, Department of Music, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-2560 e-mail: <clcarr@udel.edu> DEADLINE: Nov. 15.

- #99F015 Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry-Tenure position effective Sept. 1, 1999. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related area with postdoctoral experience. Research in any area of modern organic chemistry that compliments the expertise of the current faculty. DUTIES: Teach all levels of organic chemistry and initiate a well-funded, vigorous research program. CONTACT: Submit curriculum vitae and detailed description of the proposed research program. Send at least three letters of recommendation to Steven Brown, Chairman, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 12, but will continue until position is filled.

- #99F017 Assistant Professor, Communication-Tenure-track position available September 1999. REQUIREMENTS: Completed doctorate, strong training/background in quantitative research methods, social/ behavioral science orientation and ability to develop programmatic line of scholarly research. Teaching organizational communication is desirable. Salary is negotiable and competitive. CONTACT: Send curriculum vitae, letter of application and minimum of three letters of recommendation to Wendy Samter, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716, e-mail: samter@udel.edu. DEADLINE: Jan. 1.

- #99F018 Assistant Professor, Communication-Tenure-track position, in video production/electronic media. Available September 1999. REQUIREMENTS: Completed doctorate, training/background in social science research. Develop a programmatic line of scholarly research. Teach studio/field video production, other mass communication courses. CONTACT: Send curriculum vitae, letter of application and minimum of three letters of recommendation to Douglas M. McLeod, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716. For further information e-mail: <dmcleod@ udel.edu>. DEADLINE: Jan. 1.

- #99P005 Extension Associate III (Level 12), Soil and Water Quality/ Nutrient Management Cooperative Extension-12-month permanent position effective Jan. 1. Georgetown. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of science degree in soil science; three years' experience required, M.S. degree preferred. Environmental engineering/ science, other closely related disciplines considered. Excellent oral/written communication skills. Expertise in computers required. Participate in regional/national extension conferences, organizations, committees related to nutrient management. Commitment to team-oriented approach to extension. Clear ability to develop/lead programs of interest to diverse groups. DUTIES: Develop/lead statewide extension program. Focus on nutrient management/water quality, with particular emphasis on intensive animal agriculture. Implement current/ innovative nutrient management practices that sustain agricultural productivity and protect environmental quality. Conduct educational programs. CONTACT: Submit a cover letter describing interest/suitability for the position, curriculum vitae, official transcripts and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to William McGowan, Chair, Soil and Water Quality/Nutrient Management Extension Associate Position, University of Delaware Research and Education Center, RD 6, Box 48, Georgetown, DE 19947-0048. DEADLINE: Nov. 1., or until a suitable candidate is identified.

- #99P018 Admissions Officer (Level 12), Admissions- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree. Experience in college admissions, financial aid, high school college counseling or other educational field. Work well independently and as member of a team. Excellent organizational, writing/public speaking skills required. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated commitment to recruiting a diverse student body and bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish. A valid U.S. driver's license is required. Available, Nov. 1. DUTIES: Recruit/travel within an assigned geographic region (6-7 weeks of travel in the fall, 2-4 weeks in the spring) and possibility of some international travel. May consist of high school visits, college fairs and evening programs. Evaluate freshman/transfer applications. Develop the University's recruitment and enrollment of Latino students. Conduct information sessions and assist with on-campus recruitment activities. Train alumni volunteers, interview prospective students and work with educational organizations/ community-based agencies in identifying prospective students. CONTACT: Submit resume/cover letter and names of three references to: Louis Hirsh, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Delaware, 116 Hullihen Hall Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 1.

- #99P020 Assistant to the Chair (Level 14), Department of Psychology- LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline though comparable education/experience acceptable. Good communication/ supervisory skills are a necessity. DUTIES: Supervise/ evaluate office staff. Manage the internal activities of the department, interpreting policies/procedures; responsible for administration of budgets, related to control of grants/ contracts awarded to the department. Determine administrative actions to be taken and exercise signatory authority for unit costs. Creativity required for a significant portion of tasks/problems. Frequent contact with the faculty, dean and budget office and government agencies regarding budgets and with facilities regarding repairs/modifications. CONTACT: Letters of application, with resume, should be sent to Evelyn Satinoff, Chairperson, Department of Psychology. DEADLINE: Sept. 11.

- #99P021 Alumni Club Coordinator (Level 12), Alumni and University Relations-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Coordinate with alumni volunteers throughout the country, emphasis on the mid-Atlantic states. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations or related field. One to three years' experience recruiting, working with volunteers, planning special events. Advanced degree helpful. Familiarity of the University preferred. Extensive travel, evening/weekend hours. Extensive skills in public speaking, oral/written communication, long-range planning/ volunteer management. Computer skills highly desired. DUTIES: Recruit/maintain broad base of club coordinators. Identify/cultivate regional board members to represent national alumni association. Assist development office with recruiting volunteers to participate in campaign efforts in designate regional areas. CONTACT: Submit resume, one-page cover letter and names, addresses, telephone numbers of at least three different references to: Chair, Search Committee, Office of Alumni and University Relations, Newark, DE 19716 or FAX: (302) 831-2045. DEADLINE: Sept. 14.

- #99P022 Coordinator, Library, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery-REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited master's degree. Minimum one-year experience successfully supervising multiple staff in a busy customer service operation or library. Strong interpersonal relations and written/oral communication. Demonstrated organizational skills. Flexibility/demonstrated ability to deal with change in a complex environment while maintaining service deadlines. Experience with electronic library resources, Windows-based microcomputers and OCLC. Substantial work experience in customer service. Knowledge of national interlibrary loan/ document delivery/copyright issues. Experience with interlibrary loan/ document delivery in libraries and with OCLC ILL Prism Subsystem and ARIEL preferred. DUTIES: Manage interlibrary loan/document delivery in a rapidly changing/complex environment. Supervise staff/student. Interlibrary loan/document delivery services are supported/structured to provide very fast turnaround for users via partnerships with other libraries and use of commercial providers and electronic communication. Rank and salary dependent upon experience/ qualifications. Assistant librarian level, minimum $30,000. CONTACT: Send letter of application, current resume, names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267. DEADLINE: Oct. 2.

- #99P025 Human Resources Generalist (Level 13), Employee Service-REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management or related field, three-five years' generalist experience in compensation, employment and training. Knowledge of relevant personnel laws, including affirmative action, Americans with Disabilities Act and federal/state labor laws. Proficiency in MS Office applications (including Access) with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills essential. Interact with staff, faculty, senior management. Work independently, prioritize multiple projects. Confidentiality a must. Familiarity with PeopleSoft, HRIS. DUTIES: Provide support in employment, advertising, project coordination, with primary emphasis in the area of classification/compensation. Perform job analyses for exempt and non-exempt positions. Conduct compensation studies and benchmarking of positions. Advise unit heads. CONTACT: Submit letter of interest, resume with the names and addresses of three business references and salary requirements to Julie Brewer, University Library, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19717. DEADLINE: Sept. 25.

- #99P026 Training Coordinator (Level 13). Facilities Administration- LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration required; master's degree and/or certification in human resource management preferred. Three years' experience in a related human resource management position required. Knowledge in relevant employment laws, including but not limited to affirmative action, the ADA, the FMLA, OSHA and federal/state labor laws. Must be detail oriented and highly organized. Computer literacy in word processing/spreadsheet programs. Strong communication skills and high degree of cooperation in establishing, achieving/maintaining the unit and departmental missions. DUTIES: Design and administer development opportunities for hourly, salaried, professional staff including assessment, development, budgeting, presentation and evaluation of programs. Chair organization's safety programs, promote safe work environment for all employees. Audit/maintain job descriptions in coordination with the administrator for employment and labor. CONTACT: Submit resume in confidence to: Chair of the Search Committee/Human Resources Administrator, Facilities Administration, 222 S. Chapel St., Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Sept. 15.

- #99P027 Extension Associate III (Level 12), 4-H Youth Development, Cooperative Extension-Collaborate with 4-H volunteers, County 4-H agents, extension subject matter specialists and faculty in Georgetown. Available Nov. 1. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree plus eight years' experience or a bachelor's degree and three years' experience. Study in education, human development or youth development. Youth development, program. management, volunteer development, risk management or grants acquisition preferred. Computer literacy desirable. Strong management and human development skills required. Requires evening/weekend work and reliable transportation. 4-H and volunteer management experience desirable. DUTIES: Creatively design, conduct, evaluate 4-H adult/teen volunteer recruitment, management/ training programs statewide in conjunction with county 4-H educators. Develop volunteer marketing strategies. Collaborate with extension specialists/ faculty regarding appropriate research based subject matter training. Develop appropriate volunteer screening materials. Acquire financial resources through grants, donations and other sources. Coordinate/manage overnight camping program. Highly competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to Joy G. Sparks, State Program. Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development, Agricultural Administration, Trailer A, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19717-1303, 831-2501. DEADLINE: Sept. 30.

- #99P028 ADA Program Coordinator (Level 14), Campus Diversity Unit-REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required; three to five years' related experience in a university setting. Strong programming, planning/ problem-solving skills. Demonstrate effectiveness interacting with students with disabilities. Knowledge of construction/physical plant issues. Extensive knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. DUTIES: Responsible for all campus activities relating to students, employees, visitors with disabilities. Interact with state/ federal officials to assure University compliance with disability laws and interact with internal departments to assure accessibility of programs/services. CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation to Norma Gaines-Hanks, Search Committee Chair, 298E Graham Hall, Center for Community Development and Family Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Sept. 14.

- #99S033 Library Technician (L-03), Access Services Department/ Reserve Room, University Library- Minimum of $15,962 per annum. Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Hours vary for winter, summer sessions and semester breaks. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with some college education preferred. Requires knowledge of business English. Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions; maintain moderately complex clerical records with a high degree of accuracy; interact effectively with library users, staff, and student assistants. Experience with public service and previous keyboard skills and computer knowledge essential. DUTIES: Work Reserve Room desk and provide training and functional supervision of student assistants working Reserve Room. Charge and discharge material using automated library system. Assist in processing and maintaining Reserve Room files. Type labels, prepare folders, arrange reserve lists and add to the master series list, create item records in DELCAT and scan items for electronic reserves. Open Reserve Desk on Saturdays and close the desk on Fridays. DEADLINE: Sept. 4.

- #99S038 Security Officer (V-04), Public Safety-Minimum of $17,961 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license; must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and a battery of pre-employment tests designed to measure mental skills, motor skills, writing skills, physical fitness and agility applicable to the position. Pass a comprehensive background investigation including driving record, financial status/criminal history. DUTIES: Patrol campus to insure security of facilities and safety of students, staff and visitors; provide visible presence; prevent/deter crime by observation/ confrontation of unusual circumstances or individuals; lock/ unlock buildings; notify supervisors of security defects, hazardous situations, suspicious persons, or criminal incidents. Perform crowd control, traffic direction and retail security duties as assigned; enforce University of Delaware traffic rules/regulations; maintain parking meters; pay-to-park lots, garage and parking lots (maintenance, painting, repairs); provide motorist assistance (vehicle jumps, emergency lockouts, etc). Assist law enforcement officers as directed; perform backup when necessary; diffuse potentially volatile situations, make apprehensions and detain for police; serve as supplemental uniformed employees at campus events. Perform messenger service for the University; transport confidential correspondence, potentially large sums of cash and/or checks. DEADLINE: Sept. 4.

- #99S040 Secretary (S-04), Small Business Development Center Network, Wilmington Site-Minimum, $16,839 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of experience in clerical or secretarial position, ability to maintain records and prepare reports, ability to communicate effectively, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. MS Word, Excel and Access preferred. Answer multiphone lines, handle high volume of calls/in-person visits and interact with diverse people groups preferred. Excellent customer service skills essential. DUTIES: Receive/ greet customers/ clients. Respond to inquiries/requests and refer customers/ clients to appropriate staff or agencies. Arrange/ confirm counseling appointments. Maintain client database. DEADLINE: Sept. 8.

- #99S041 Staff Assistant (S-06), Housing Assignment Services-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum, $19,230 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with four years' increasingly responsible clerical/ secretarial experience. Associate degree and University experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures, principles/practices of general administration and experience with specialized software packages. Demonstrated problem solving ability, independent decisions and judgements. Excellent communication, supervisory/ analytical skills. Work directly with students, parents and University community, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. SIS+, WordPerfect, Windows preferred. DUTIES: Coordinate room change processes throughout the year, communication of procedures. Develop written material pertaining to room changes and coordinating the process within the office. Handle housing assignments for students with special needs or circumstances working in conjunction with other University departments/offices. Present information sessions at satellite University locations and New Student Orientation. Analyze occupancy data and make recommendations for improvement. DEADLINE: Sept. 14.

- #99S044 Senior Secretary (S-05), Office of Alumni and University Relations-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum, $17,945 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years' experience in a secretarial position; experience in the University environment and business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English and ability to communicate effectively. Maintain records, prepare reports or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows preferred. Attention to detail essential. Ability to communicate effectively with alumni board of trustees. DUTIES: Coordinate/attend large, special events such as commencement, convocation and ceremonies. Set-up on-site meetings and contact vendors to handle logistics. Draft instructions for events. Track reservations using spreadsheet program. Draft, write letters, memorandum and correspondence. DEADLINE: Sept. 14.