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#99P115 Associate Director (Level 14), Scholarships and Financial Aid--REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree. Five years' progressively responsible experience in student financial aid, preferably at a four-year college or university and excellent written, oral and public speaking skills required. Experience with and knowledge of data processing systems are preferred. Analytical skills essential. DUTIES: Responsible for managing the activities of nine staff members and administering a financial aid program of over $60 million. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. CONTACT: Submit letter of application relating your education and relevant experience, resume and three letters of reference to Mr. Johnie A. Burton, Chair, Financial Aid Search Committee, University of Delaware, 224 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 31.
#99P116 Assistant Sports Information Director (Level 12), Intercollegiate Athletics Position--Available: July 1, 12-month position. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, public relations, sports administration or related field and at least two-three years' sports information experience in intercollegiate athletics, proven desktop publishing experience and demonstrable strength in written and oral communication, computer (including web publishing experience) and interpersonal skills. Must be willing to work extensive hours, including nights and weekends during the academic year. DUTIES: Assist SID with all aspects of sports information for a 23 sport, Division I-AA program, including some travel with designated teams. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume, one writing or publication sample, transcript and list of three references including name, address, telephone number and relationship to applicant to Mary Ann Hitchens, Chair, Search Committee, Delaware Field House, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: May 3.
#99P117 Marine Advisory Service Agent/Specialist II Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service (Level 14), College of Marine Studies--REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in a discipline related to coastal engineering, coastal geology, marine resource management or other natural resource field; three to five years' experience in area of expertise. Must possess a sound background in the study of the mid-Atlantic region's coastal environments and knowledge of the coastal processes responsible for coastal hazards and shoreline change. Experience in and knowledge of structural and non-structural alternatives to manage coastal shorelines is necessary. Computer skills including word processing and presentation software and engineering/data management/ statistical programs. Thorough knowledge of the Internet is essential. DUTIES: Plan, develop and implement educational programs dealing with shoreline processes, coastal management and improving public understanding of the scientific, engineering, economic and political issues involved with coastal environments throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Serve as a vital liaison between the University and various marine-related businesses, government agencies and the general public. Transfer research-based information to identified audiences through seminars, workshops, publications, audio/ visual presentations or web sites. Conduct applied research and demonstration projects and prepare grant proposals to identify new sources of program funding. CONTACT: Send resume and names of three references to: Rita Baty, University of Delaware, Sea Grant College Program, 700 Pilottown Rd. Lewes, DE 19958, 645-4346. Deadline: April 30.
#99P118 Editor (Level 13), Office of Public Relations--LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. One-year appointment with possibility of renewal. Writer-editor needed to write news and feature stories for three college newsletters-the Dialog from the College of Business and Economics; Directions from the College of Human Relations, Education and Public Policy; and Well Informed from the College of Health and Nursing Sciences. The newsletters are inserted periodically each year in UD's quarterly publication, the Messenger. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree with five to seven years' editorial or journalistic experience. Business and public affairs reporting experience is a plus and good human relations skills are essential. Familiarity with Microsoft word processing software programs on the Macintosh are essential. DUTIES: Serving as a liaison with the administrators/faculty of the different colleges. Pinpoint important story topics, write stories and arrange for accompanying photographs or illustrations. Story and photograph ideas should be proposed to the managing editor of the Messenger at editorial meetings and production schedules will be coordinated with the alumni magazine. Whenever possible, the editor will work with the UD's national media relations coordinator to identify stories with potential for national placement. Send letter of application, five writing samples and three letters of reference to Search Committee, Office of Public Relations, University of Delaware, 150 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19716 or fax to 831-1440. No telephone calls. DEADLINE: April 12.
#99P121 Program Specialist (Level 13), Intramural Programs, Recreation Services--10-month position, Aug. 16-June 15. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in recreation administration or related field, two to three years successful experience in campus recreation programming and high level of organizational, communication and computer skills (Internet literacy, scheduling software, basic office applications). Master's degree preferred. Experience in outdoor recreation and first aid/CPR instructor certification strongly preferred. DUTIES: Intramural sport programming and supervision. Responsible for entire intramural sports operation. May include outdoor recreation trip planning and leadership. Some weekend, late afternoon/evening hours will be required. CONTRACT: Send letter of application, resume, transcript and list of three references including name, address, telephone number and relationship to applicant to Mary Ann Hitchens, Chair, Search Committee, Delaware Field House, Newark, DE 19716. Deadline: May 10.
#99S140 Secretary (S-04), Foreign Languages and Literatures--Minimum, $16,839 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. Knowledge of office practices and procedures and business English; ability to communicate effectively, maintain office records and prepare routine reports, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of WordPerfect or Word. DUTIES: Coordinate all aspects of ordering textbooks for all foreign language courses, provide desk copies for instructors; receive departmental visitors; provide accurate information on departmental courses/programs, answer telephone, screen callers and take accurate messages. Create fliers for departmental lectures and special events; operate and maintain office equipment and assist in the preparation, distribution and compilation of semester course evaluations. DEADLINE: April 12.
#99S141 Section Leader (T-06), Graphic Communications Center--Minimum, $19,230 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with five years' experience in the printing industry. Computer experience using billing software (Covalent Shop Systems), or similar operating systems preferred. Follow and communicate oral and written instructions; detail-oriented; knowledge and understanding of printing terminology or any equivalent combination of related experience and training. Supervisory experience preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to routinely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. DUTIES: Supervise the second shift, consisting of three full-time employees and two miscellaneous wage employees in different areas of the shop. Make final production decisions to ensure the timely delivery of a quality product. Calculate prices/enter data from completed graphic work orders using the computer program Alpha 4 and Covalent Shop Systems. DEADLINE: April 19.
#99S142 Senior Secretary (S-05), Dean's Office, College of Engineering--LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum, $17,945 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years' secretarial experience. Experience in the University environment and business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English. Knowledge of standard software packages including WordPerfect, Word and Excel preferred. Good interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. DUTIES: Assist with planning and coordination of college programs. Maintain college databases, budget records and reconcile monthly accounting statements. Collect data and prepares reports when needed for budget preparation and acts as University purchasing card administrator. Compose and type routine correspondence in accordance with established procedures, answer inquiries within authorized limits and refer non-routine inquiries to others. DEADLINE: April 12.
#99S143 Records Technician (R-03), Benefits Services--Minimum $15,962 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of clerical experience. Excellent communication skills, knowledge of record maintenance, processing and retrieval; ability to learn operating procedures of office including discretion in handling confidential information. Respond to inquiries accurately and expeditiously and any equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet computer applications, previous customer service experience. DUTIES: Answer phone and act as receptionist for benefits office; respond to routine benefit questions; assist or refer customers; open, sort and deliver departmental mail. Respond to inquiries and processes employee requests for educational and annual physical exam benefits, which includes verifying eligibility, monitoring use, process forms, maintain files, entering information into database and reconciling discrepancies. Sort and file benefits documents; type correspondence and retrieve archived files. DEADLINE: April 19.
#99P122 Counselor/Recruiter (Level 13), ACCESS Center-Continuing Education--LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Available beginning May 15. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Day and evening hours. Primary location at UD Wilmington site. Travel to other locations as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in college counseling or related field including course work in vocational testing and career counseling. Minimum of two years' experience in counseling adults in a higher education student service setting; experience working with a computerized networked student record system; strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work quickly under pressure in a team setting. High level of maturity and judgement needed. Excellent public relations skills with a diverse population. Experience with marketing educational services to businesses or related business experience preferred. DUTIES: Provide professional educational, advisement and career planning services to existing and prospective continuing education and part-time matriculated evening students at UD Wilmington site and other sites as needed. Work with administrative assistant to coordinate activities at the downtown Wilmington site. Design and implement recruitment strategies and participate in outreach activities related to increasing enrollment in University programs in Wilmington, include site visits and participation in career and education fairs. Facilitate linkages between non-credit programming and corporate clients. Operate with a high degree of autonomy. CONTACT: Send resume and transcripts, names and phone numbers of three references to Ann Lopata, Chair of Search Committee, ACCESS Center, University of Delaware, 108 Clayton Hall, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: April 12.
#99M033 Food Attendants, ARAMARK CORP.--Work in the Trabant University Center Dining Services serving fast food at customers' requests. All part-time shifts available, including 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Easy access to public transportation. Closed most holidays. CONTACT: Call Jim at 831-0510 or apply in person at University Dining Services, Trabant University Center, 17 West Main St., Newark Del. DEADLINE: May 3.
#99M038 Food Attendants, ARAMARK CORP.--Dining Services is hiring individuals for part-time temporary positions to start Monday, April 12. Please contact a manager at the commissary at 831-6645. Deadline: April 19.
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