Vol. 18, No. 6Oct. 8, 1998

- #99F023 Assistant/Associate Professor, Operations Management, Business Administration-Tenure-track position in operations management. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. required. Must show evidence of teaching excellence, interest in developing courses in operations management as well as courses pertaining to the use of information technology in operations management. Interact with the local business community and potential to publish in the top operations management journals. Salary, benefits and support are competitive with AACSB accredited schools. CONTACT: Send curriculum vitae to Erwin M. Saniga, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Business Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Dec. 15.

- #99F030 Assistant Professor, Operations Research Interdisciplinary Program, Food and Resource Economics-Start April 1. Tenure-track, nine-month academic appointment. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in operations research, management science, agricultural economics, economics, industrial engineering or related field. Teaching, student advising and/or research in operations research with application(s), in the above mentioned areas are encouraged to apply. DUTIES: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in operations research and food and resource economics. Teach three-four courses per year (9-12 credit hours per academic year). Develop active research program and seek extramural funding related to operations research with applications that are relevant to local, regional, national or international issues in agribusiness, agricultural economics, risk management, emerging technologies or natural resource management. Work with extension counterparts to disseminate research findings. CONTACT: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three sealed letters of recommendation. Evidence of teaching and research activities should also be submitted. Send application materials to P. Krishnan, Chair of Search Committee, Operations Research Program, Townsend Hall-Trailer B, University of Delaware Newark, DE 19717-1303. For more information, contact the following two web sites at <http://www.udel.edu/> or <http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/>. DEADLINE: Jan. 11.

- #99P043 Assistant Registrar (Level 13), Office of the University Registrar-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree with two-four years' experience or master's degree with one year's experience. Strong oral and written communication and supervisory skills required. Experience in student enrollment services, information management or related field essential. Must possess the highest degree of integrity due to the sensitive, confidential nature of students' records. DUTIES: Manage University's course inventory; prepare and edit course descriptions and related materials for catalogs and registration booklets; manage University's Academic Progress Report system; manage registrar's office applications on the World Wide Web; monitor course enrollments, develop enrollment projections/prepare periodic reports. CONTACT: Submit a letter of application and resume to Elizabeth Wardrop, Search Committee Chair, Student Services Building, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 23.

- #99P046 Information Resource Consultant I (Level 12), Office of Information Technologies-User Services-Provide end-user support on information technology. 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 an 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 Windows95/98 troubleshooting and support of Microsoft Office. Provide the highest quality service, be an excellent communicator and a technically knowledgeable analyst. Official transcript required. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume citing specific examples of experience and names of three professional references to Ron Nichols, IT-User Services, 038 Smith Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 19.

- #99S063 Senior Secretary (S-05), Education Resource Center, Center of Historic Architecture and Design- LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $19,142 per annum. 40-hour-per-week position. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years' experience in a secretarial position; experience in the University environment, business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices/ procedures, business English and ability to communicate effectively. Maintain records/prepare reports, or any equivalent combination experience and. Knowledge of Office 97, Microsoft Excel and SIS preferred. Web site maintenance skills desirable. DUTIES: Provide support for the Center for Historical Architecture and Design and the Education Resource Center. Assist visitors and callers in accessing resources in the centers; produce correspondence, newsletters, fliers and update web documents. Take and transcribe dictation and support academic activities of a professor. Reconcile budget statements; compile reports; maintain files and supervise student assistants. DEADLINE: Oct. 12.

- #99S060 Research Technician (T-05), Animal and Food Sciences, Research and Education Center- GEORGETOWN. Minimum, $17,945 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree with experience in laboratory work. Knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures and instrumentation. Knowledge of principles of microbiology and poultry husbandry. Work from oral and/or written instructions; technical aptitude; train and instruct others; ability to work well with faculty and students; conduct scientific trials following written protocols. DUTIES: Technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical or biological tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research activities. Compile and document procedures and results. Set up instruments, material and apparatus. Operate standard laboratory equipment required for specific tests such as pH meter, colorimeter, autoanalyzer and spectrometer. Operate various electronic devices in the collection, tabulation and calculation of data. Obtain, prepare, mount and stain tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examinations. Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions. Assist in the development of new research procedures and techniques. Maintain adequate records. CONTACT: Apply in person with resume at University of Delaware Research and Education Center, Lasher Laboratory, Route 9, Georgetown, DE or Employee Services, 51 E. Main St., Newark, DE. DEADLINE: Oct. 19.

- #99S065 Executive Secretary (S-06), Facilities Administration- LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES Minimum of $19,230 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.), with four years' increasingly responsible clerical/secretarial experience. Associate degree and prior University experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of office procedures and practices of general administration and organization. Communicate effectively, analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgements in keeping with level of position. Plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff. Excellent computer skills utilizing all aspects of Microsoft Office. Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility essential. DUTIES: Liaison for human resource assignments including employment, letters to staff concerning work status and safety issues. Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and handle highly confidential information. DEADLINE: Oct. 12.

- #99M019 Conflict Resolution Staff Associate, Conflict Resolution Program-Temporary, part-time staff associate position (20 hours per week). REQUIREMENTS: Mediation and facilitation experience. Knowledge of conflict resolution and/or teaching experience a plus. Make presentations to large groups, flexibility in work style and be comfortable working independently. Excellent organizational, managerial and communication skills a must. DUTIES: Join the staff as an apprentice, learn existing training methods and office procedures while working with a mentor. After a brief apprenticeship, facilitate various types of meetings; serve as a facilitation observer for a statewide school project, provide feedback; mediate special education disputes; conduct training workshops; represent the CRP at various meetings and other public events. Manage graduate research assistants and one or more undergraduate students. Write proposals; create project files as well as research/ evaluate tools, responding to requests for information. CONTACT: Send resumes to University of Delaware, Conflict Resolution Program, 177-D Graham Hall, Academy Street. Newark, DE 19716 or fax to 831-3488. Deadline: Oct. 23.

- #99M020 Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming Program- Assist with all operations of team, including on-deck coaching, recruiting, meet preparation and dry land program. At least four years' highly competitive swimming experience as coach/swimmer. Commitment for this temporary position is roughly 20 hours per week, including late afternoons and Saturdays, October-March. Send letter of application and resume to John Hayman, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming, Carpenter Sports Building, Newark, DE 19716. Available immediately.

- #99M021 Interviewers, Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research-Temporary positions available for New Castle and Kent counties. Flexibility to work from home for some openings. Must have reliable transportation. Prior interviewing experience preferred. Approximately 15-20 hours per week. Please call 831-6333 for details. Deadline: Oct. 15.

- #99M022 4-H After School Teen Club Coordinator, New Castle County Extension--Temporary position for the 1998-99 school year. Mondays and Wednesdays at Gauger Middle School, Newark. $7-8 per hour, based on experience. One-two years' college required. CONTACT: Mark Manno, 831-8965, for details and application. DEADLINE: Oct. 15.