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| Vol. 18, No. 16 | Jan. 7, 1999 |
- #99P075 Assistant Director (Level 16), Facilities Management, Grounds Services- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a horticulture-related field. Strong oral and written communication and supervisory skills. Minimum of five years' effective management experience, preferably in a grounds environment. Possess strong leadership, administrative, planning and financial management skills. Must be customer service oriented, a team player and able to communicate appropriately with customers, staff members and peers in a professional manner. Total staff consists of 41. Responsible for snow removal, trash removal and recycling program. CONTACT: Submit resume in confidence to University of Delaware, Facilities Management, Attn: Chair of Search Committee/Director, 141 General Services Building, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
- #99P050 Milford Professional Development School Coordinator (Level 14), College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy-This is a non-tenure track position with a primary professional classification. REQUIREMENTS: M.A. or M.Ed. in education, a minimum of five years' experience in K-8 schools, good communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership ability and exemplary teaching are required. Additional preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree, experience in teaching or administration in higher education, knowledge about and background with Professional Development Schools. DUTIES: Coordinate activities of approximately 30 preservice students in the Milford, Del., School District; coordinate Professional Development School and elementary teacher education activities with district and University faculty; serve as mentor for Milford preservice students and as liaison with Milford faculty; provide leadership for program advertisement, student recruitment and selection of students. The coordinator will have teaching responsibilities. CONTACT: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of supportive materials and three letters of reference to Robert Hampel, Interim Director, School of Education, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-2922. DEADLINE: Jan. 8.
- #99P074 Funding and Policy Specialist (Level 13), Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative, Center for Applied Science and Engineering- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in human service or policy-related field (advanced degree preferred). Knowledge of health-, education- and disability-related laws, regulations, policies and practices essential. Knowledge of assistive technology tools, services and policies preferred; experience in AT service provision and/or funding and policy advocacy desirable. Supervisory experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential. DUTIES: Characterize existing funding mechanisms; facilitate adoption of more responsive laws, policies and regulations and assist individuals to secure funding for needed devices and services. CONTACT: Send resume to Beth Mineo Mollica, Ph.D., Director, DATI, du Pont Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899. Deadline: Jan. 29.
- #99F058 Assistant Professor, Food and Resource Economics-Tenure-track, nine-month academic appointment. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics or closely related-field required. Candidates with experience in teaching are encouraged to apply. DUTIES: Teach undergraduate level courses in food and fiber marketing, computer technology applications and/or economics of biotechnology and graduate level courses in food and resource economics. Teach three/four courses per year and advise undergraduate/graduate students. Develop active research program; seek extramural funding related to the economics of new agricultural technologies with emphasis on biotechnology and implications on producers and consumers. Work with extension colleagues to disseminate research findings. CONTACT: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three sealed letters of recommendation. Statement of research/teaching interests must also be submitted and evidence of activities can be submitted. Starting date Sept. 1. For complete information, visit the department web site at <http:// bluehen.ags.udel.edu>. Send application materials to Pat Nelson, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Delaware, Townsend Hall, Trailer B, Newark, DE 19717. DEADLINE: March 15.
- #99P076 Assistant Coach III (Level 13), Intercollegiate Athletics- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in physical education or acceptable equivalent field. Two-three years' successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. Demonstrated ability in recruitment and competitive collegiate experience desirable. Knowledge of NCAA regulations preferred, willingness to comply required. DUTIES: Report directly to head football coach and will be assigned specific on-field coaching assignments, recruiting responsibilities and other football related administrative duties as required. CONTACT: Send letter of interest, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Head Football Coach, Harold R. Raymond, University of Delaware, Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Jan. 18.
- #99P077 Information Resource Consultant I (Level 12), User Services/ Office of Information Technologies- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and one-two years' effective experience in technology support, or an associate degree or equivalent and four years' effective experience in technology support. Excellent oral communication, administrative and problem-solving skills and ability to accommodate various needs and work effectively within a diverse user base. A working knowledge of operating systems, basic application software, Ethernet hardware and a variety of TCP/IP clients and Internet resources required. DUTIES: Responsible for Windows 95/98 troubleshooting and support of Microsoft Office suite. The IRC is expected to provide the highest quality service, be an excellent communicator and a technically knowledgeable analyst. Official transcripts required. CONTACT: Send letter of interest, resume citing specific examples of related experience and the names of three professional references to Ron Nichols, IT-User Services, 038 Smith Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Jan. 15.
- #99S089 Administrative Assistant (R-07), Office of Alumni and University Relations-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $20,594 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree or equivalent course work in business administration or related field with four years of progressively responsible clerical, secretarial and records experience. One year directly related experience and/or one year in a level six records or secretarial position or equivalent preferred. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general administration and organization; knowledge of unit programs, policies and procedures preferred; ability to analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgments, assign and review and evaluate the work of staff; or any equivalent combination of training/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. DUTIES: Assist assistant vice president with logistical and administrative arrangements for programs and special events (Winter and Spring Commencements, college convocations, New Student Convocation, building dedications, various President's House events and University awards programs). Maintain assistant vice president's calendar, arrange appointments. Provide support for the Performing Arts Series by preparing grants, payment for artists and contracts. This position requires a high level of interaction with administrators, trustees, elected officials, parents and faculty. DEADLINE: Jan. 11.
- #99S090 Library Technician (L-03) Access Services, University Library-Minimum of $8,513 per annum. Part-time position. 20 hours per week; Fridays, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-10 p.m.; Monday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. NOTE: Hours will vary for winter and summer sessions and semester breaks. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. required with two years' college course work preferred. Experience handling money; ability to learn equipment maintenance routines; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and maintain moderately complex clerical records; basic typing skills and previous public service experience. DUTIES: Provide direct assistance to library users during evening and weekend hours including selling and updating copy cards and borrowers cards; processing account transactions; making photocopies; and assisting library users on photocopy machines. Maintain self-service photocopiers. Restock photocopiers with paper and toner and clear paper jams. Photocopy materials brought to the Copy Center by library users. Provide limited training and functional supervision of student assistants. DEADLINE: Jan. 11.
- #99S092 Secretary (S-04), Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies- Minimum of $16,839 per annum. This position is funded by federal research grants. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of experience in a clerical or secretarial position; business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures and business English; ability to communicate effectively; maintain office records, prepare routine reports; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Familiarity with University procedures, good working knowledge of Windows 95 and Word Perfect 6.0 and merging documents preferred. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. DUTIES: Type memos, publications and standard University forms. Maintain office supply inventory. Act as backup for senior secretary. Prepare quarterly vacation/sick leave reports and biweekly pay forms. DEADLINE: Jan. 15.
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