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#99P120 Coordinator, Special Collections Cataloging and Processing Unit (Level 14), Library--Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Expect to hire at the senior assistant librarian level, $33,000. REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited master's degree. Minimum of two years of professional cataloging experience with rare books and special collections materials. Working knowledge of at least two Western European languages (including Latin). Working knowledge of Library of Congress classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Books, Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition revised, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations and MARC formats. Cataloging experience using a national bibliographic utility and integrated online system and in an academic library with supervisory experience preferred. DUTIES: Responsible for the supervision of two support staff. Perform original and complex copy cataloging and authority work for rare materials in all formats and in a variety of languages, following prescribed national standards. Process manuscript collections and catalog processed collections. CONTACT: Send letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267. DEADLINE: June 1.
#99S144 Senior Secretary (S-05), Office of Vice Provost for Research--THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum $17,945 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED with two years of secretarial experience, experience in the University environment and business school training preferred. Requires knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain records and prepare reports, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills,and abilities. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, HTML and FTP preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Serve as initial point of contact for
departments and outside organizations. Direct inquiries and provide appropriate information. Provide secretarial support for the director of project management, including managing travel, composing routine correspondence, organizing and maintaining files. Upon receipt of proposals, enter information into a database and route to appropriate Project Management team. Upon receipt of awards, identify and cross-reference information into a database and the University's Grants Management System and route to appropriate Project Management team. Handle all administrative duties related to annual audits, which include maintaining a database of sponsors that require audit reports. Submit reports to sponsors and other agencies and organizations. Coordinate the retrieval of files for inspection by the auditors. Schedule audit meetings among director, associate treasurer and the auditors. Maintain calendar for director, which includes scheduling and coordinating meetings for the director and Project Management staff. DEADLINE: April 19.
#99M039 Temporary Secretary, HRIM--Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. This job involves working closely with students. This temporary assignment is from April 12-June 4. REQUIREMENTS: Macintosh computer, printer and copy equipment preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word required. File Maker Pro (or similar database) a plus. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Type correspondence, prepare calendars, seminar and promotional material. Enter data into advisory board and student information databases. Maintain student records, prepare class registration information and order textbooks. Use SIS to produce class lists/reports. DEADLINE: April 26.
#99S145 Records Analyst (R-06), Registrar's Office--THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum $16,019 per annum. This is an 83.3 percent-time position. Work schedule to be determined. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree or equivalent course work in business administration or related field with three years of responsible records systems or accounting experience with previous supervisory experience preferred. Requires knowledge of data control, ability to organize, review, analyze and interpret data control reports, knowledge of University operating procedures for applicable administrative office preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, coordinate a specialized function, good analytical and mathematical skills, operate microcomputers and terminals or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge of Student Information System (SIS), attention to detail, experience with WordPerfect and SuperNatural preferred. DUTIES: Work closely with assistant deans. Process change of majors and minors, ensure accuracy of student matriculations. Generate, analyze and edit reports. Resolve problems, update the Student Information System and perform other duties as assigned. DEADLINE: April 19.
#99S146 Technical Secretary III (S-06), College of Marine Studies--THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $19,230 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED with three years of technical secretarial experience and at least one year of technical secretary II experience, or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Demonstrate ability to type accurately, understand scientific terminology and communicate effectively. Knowledge of business English and office practices and procedures are essential. Computer experience is required and supervisory experience desirable. Knowledge of standard software packages including WordPerfect, LaTex, Word, Access and HTML. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass typing test (45 wpm). DUTIES: Provide administrative support to academic program within the college. Responsible for typing, editing and proofreading scientific manuscripts and proposals containing complex equations and statistical tables. Monitor processing of proposals, awards and other UD forms. Circulate prospective student information to appropriate faculty and gather student information via an Access database and the SIS system. Assist visiting scientists and postdoctoral staff. Create and update faculty and academic program web pages. Schedule conferences, meetings and appointments. DEADLINE: April 19.
Some of the opportunities listed in UpDate have been edited due to space limitations, but information sent to external publications reflects the advertisement in its entirety. To see a full description of current career opportunities, please check the web site at <http://www. udel. edu/EMPSERVICE/>.
Effective meeting skills
Whether you are leading or attending a meeting, you possess the skills to eliminate time–wasting components and foster productive and effective sessions. Participants in this session will discover ways to help plan, conduct and improve any meeting–large or small.
This series of six workshops is designed to provide managers and other supervisory personnel with an overview of current labor and employment issues. These sessions are geared toward personnel with all levels of experience in the labor management area.
Session IV: Collective bargaining/contract negotiation
This session will examine the elements of a collective bargaining agreement, contract administration, grievances and arbitration and the Public Employment Relations Board.
Session V: Unemployment and workers' compensation/FMLA
Participants will receive information related to unemployment and workers' compensation, including eligibility and financial criteria, the Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board and Industrial Accident Board and the interface between Workers Compensation, the ADA and the FMLA.
Session VI: Violence in the American workplace
This session will examine the nature and magnitude of the workplace violence problem, sources of employer liability, civil liability to third parties and issues around negligent hiring, retention and supervision.
This series of one-hour training units will enhance the workplace skills of time management, stress management, effective listening, assertive communication and change management. The series is designed to introduce participants to a core set of work skills, strengthen their ability to overcome barriers that might impede practice of these skills, enhance productivity and promote greater job satisfaction. The program focuses attention on barriers that may hinder attempts to use core skills in the improvement of job performance. Assertive communication
Change management
This series of workshops is designed to assist employees with managing their workspace, workstyle and daily work routines.
Stop procrastinating
Become more productive at work. This workshop will help participants recognize procrastination patterns in the workplace and overcome them.
Planning your work
Learn practical planning tools to help turn your work goals into reality.
Preventing job burnout
This workshop will examine proven strategies for beating job burnout, including the importance of networking, growing your social support system and personal goal setting.
This six-part Money Management Program is designed to provide individuals with practical ideas for managing their money and developing saving strategies. The program is jointly sponsored by Benefits Services, Cooperative Extension and Employee Training and Career Development. Workshop facilitators include both University and external professionals.
Session III: Using credit wisely
Discuss the pros and cons of using credit and the importance of your credit history. Learn how to read a credit report. Find out what to do if you can't pay your bills. Explore practical ideas to reduce debt.
Session IV: Savings and investments
Explore savings objectives– safety, income and growth. Understand your risk tolerance. Learn about various investments, e.g., bonds, stocks, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, IRAs. Review UD retirement savings programs.
Session V: Protecting income and assets
Understand the concept of financial risk. Discuss tools for managing risk. Evaluate different types of insurance, including programs offered through the University's benefit package.
Session VI: Wills and estate planning
Recognize the value of having a will. Understand the various types of wills and trusts and what to consider when drawing a will. How would you estimate the value of your estate?
"Coaching the Experienced Driver" is for those with several years of driving experience but who may need to freshen up their driving skills. Through films, slides, discussion and individual work, the program gives the driver important cues that can be used in daily driving to reduce the number of near misses or actual accidents. Employees who complete the program receive a 15 percent discount on insurance (not in addition to the 10 percent from basic defensive driving).
Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the basic defensive driving class minimum of three years before taking this class.
To enroll in employee training programs, access web page registration forms on <http://www.udel.edu/ EmployeeTraining> or send an e-mail message, including course title and date, to <EmployeeTraining@ mvs.udel.edu>.
A training workshop to make University staff aware of SPAN will be held from 10 a.m.- noon, Thursday, April 29, in Trabant Multipurpose Room A. Employees may register by sending an e-mail message, including name, department, title, e-mail address and phone number to <EmployeeTraining@
