Spectrum - Volume 19 Issue 09 October 24, 1996 - Jobs

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Jobs

Spectrum Volume 19 Issue 09 - October 24, 1996

CURRENT LISTING

Budget Manager (2075D) Budget and Financial Planning. Normal Starting Pay: $35,800 (Grade 14). F.T.P. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Capital Outlay Review Architect (Capital Outlay Program Manager) (6721P) Facilities Management. Normal Starting Pay: $35,800 (Grade 14). F.T.P., renewed yearly. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Capital Outlay Review Engineer-Civil/Structural (Capital Outlay Program Manager) (6719P) Facilities Management. Normal Starting Pay: $35,800 (Grade 14). F.T.P., renewed yearly. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Capital Outlay Review Engineer-Electrical (Capital Outlay Program Manager) (6720P) Facilities Management. Normal Starting Pay: $35,800 (Grade 14). F.T.P., renewed yearly. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Electronic Technician Senior (2205P) Geological Sciences. Normal Starting Pay: $25,068 (Grade 10). F.T.P. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Food Operations Assistant A (W145C) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $5.41 (Grade 1). An applicant pool is now being established to fill wage food operations assistant A positions. These vacancies include temporary, full-time, and part-time work. Shifts vary and may include day, evening, night, and weekend hours, and may include some overtime and call-in work. The vacancies are seasonal and run from August to May. Wage employees are restricted to working a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period from date of hire. Applications will be accepted at the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center, until position is filled. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process are requested to call Personnel Services. Any questions should be directed to the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center, 1-5301.

Food Operations Assistant A (Dishwash) (971M) Culinary Services/Dietrick Dining Hall. Normal Starting Pay: $8,432 (Grade 1). F.T.P., nine-month academic-year position. Work schedule: p.m. shift, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., varies to include night and weekend work. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Food Operations Assistant B (3rd Baker) (W89M) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $5.91 (Grade 2). Several F.T.P.'s available. Work schedule varies to include early mornings, nights, and weekends for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Position previously advertised, it is not necessary to reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Food Operations Assistant B (3RD COOK) (6728M) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $9,217 (Grade 2). Two F.T.P., nine-month academic-year positions available. Work schedule: p.m. shift, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., varies to include night and weekend work. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Food Operations Assistant B (3RD COOK) (774M) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $9,217 (Grade 2). F.T.P. nine-month academic-year position. Work schedule varies and includes nights and weekends. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Food Operations Manager A ("Right Track" Sous Chef) (2809G) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $20,976 (Grade 8). F.T.P. Work schedule varies to include nights and weekends. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Food Operations Manager Assistant (1123G) Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center. Normal Starting Pay: $17,552 (Grade 6). F.T.P. Work schedule varies. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Graphic Artist (W129) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $9.23 (Grade 7). F.T.P., for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Work schedule may include some nights and weekend work to meet project deadlines. Position previously advertised, it is not necessary to reapply to be considered . Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Housekeeping Lead Worker (Recycle Coordinator) (6724M) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $9,217 (Grade 2). F.T.P., nine-month academic-year position . Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Application deadline: O c t. 25.

Housekeeping Supervisor (Utility Crew) (1077M) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $14,688 (Grade 4). F.T.P. Work schedule: Thursday-Monday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Housekeeping Worker (250P) Physical Plant/Housekeeping Services. Normal Starting Pay: $11,243 (Grade 1). F.T.P. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Work area assignment and shift may be changed if necessary. Three F.T.P.'s available. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Housekeeping Worker (Carpet Crew) (638P) Physical Plant/Housekeeping Services. Normal Staring Pay: $11,243 (Grade 1). F.T.P. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Work area assignment and shift may be changed if necessary. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Housekeeping Worker (W125M) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $5.41 (Grade 1). F.T.P., for a maximum of 1,500 hours. in a 365-day period. Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Position previously advertised, it is not necessary to reapply to be considered . Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Housekeeping Worker (W66G) Student Health Services. Normal Starting Pay: $5.41 (Grade 1). P.T.P. Work schedule: One to two days per week and on call when others are out; additional hours for special cleaning projects. Position previously advertised, you must reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Housekeeping Worker (2008G) University Unions and Student Activities. Normal Starting Pay: $11,243 (Grade 1). F.T.P. Work schedule: Thursday-Monday, 5 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours. Position previously advertised, you must reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Housekeeping Worker Senior (2745M) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Stating Pay; $13,436 (Grade 3). Two F.T.P.'s available. Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Housekeeping Supervisor Senior (2702M) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $17,552 (Grade 6). F.T.P. Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Laboratory Mechanic B (6731D) Communications Network Services. Normal Starting Pay: $17,552 (Grade 6). Two F.T.P.'s available, renewed yearly. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Office Services Assistant (W156G) University Unions and Student Activities. Normal Starting Pay: $7.06 (Grade 4). P.T.P., for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Position previously advertised, you must reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Office Services Specialist (W165D) Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station. Normal Starting Pay: $7.72 (Grade 5). P.T.P., 30 hours per week. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Practical Nurse B (W164G) Student Health Services. Normal Starting Pay: $9.23 (Grade 7). P.T.P. academic-year position. Work schedule: eight hours per week plus prn; will work within this time frame: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an occasional Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Program Support Technician (W154D) Educational Technologies. Normal Starting Pay: $8.44 (Grade 6). P.T.P., 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 1-7 p.m. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Program Support Technician (W159E) Environmental Health and Safety Services. Normal Starting Pay: $8.44 (Grade 6). P.T.P., approximately 30 hours per week, for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Program Support Technician (6624D) University Libraries. Normal Starting Pay: $17,552 (Grade 6). F.T.P. Monday-Thursday 3 p.m.-midnight and Friday 1-10 p.m. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Programmer/Analyst (6722P) Electric Service Utility. Normal Starting Pay: $29,957 (Grade 12). F.T.P. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Secretary Senior (W155J) Electrical Engineering. Normal Starting Pay: $7.72 (Grade 5). P.T.P., not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period, renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Security Guard (W148E) Police Department. Normal Starting Pay: $5.91-$6.04 (Grade 2). Two F.T.P.'s available. Work schedule: 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Monday through Friday; possible weekend work, for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

Special Events Coordinator (2362G) University Unions and Student Activities. Normal Starting Pay: $25,068 (Grade 10). F.T.P. Application deadline. Oct. 25.

Switchboard Operator (Office Services Assistant) (W161D) Veterinary Medicine. Normal Starting Pay: $7.06 (Grade 4). P.T.P., 30 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Oct. 25.

OFF CAMPUS POSITIONS

Applicants interested in these positions should visit the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center, first floor to review the job ads.

Human Services Program Consultant (6735). Normal Starting Pay: $35,800 (Grade 13). Position location: Fairfax County Government Center. Apply to: Carole Kuhns, Northern Virginia Graduate Center, 2990 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA. 22042. F.T.P. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Human Services Program Coordinator (6737). Normal Starting Pay: $32,749 (Grade 12). Position location: Fairfax County Government Center. Apply to: Carole Kuhns, Northern Virginia Graduate Center, 2990 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA. 22042. F.T.P. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Program Support Technician (6355). Normal Starting Pay: $17,552 (Grade 6). Position location: Southwest District. Apply to: Joseph Hunnings, Southwest District, 265 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA. 24210-2715 F.T.P. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Program Support Technician Senior (6733). Normal Starting Pay: $19,188 (Grade 7). Position location: Smyth County Extension. Apply to: Joseph Hunnings, Southwest District, 265 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210-2715. F.T.P. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

Research Specialist Senior (6736). Normal Starting Pay: $25,068 (Grade 13). Position location: Fairfax County Government Center. Apply to: Carole Kuhns, Northern Virginia Graduate Center, 2990 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA. 22042 F.T.P. Application deadline: Nov. 1.

FACULTY JOBS

INSTRUCTIONAL

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS. Instructors. Anticipated non-tenure-track instructor positions for the 1997-98 academic year. Positions for one year only. Teaching load 12-14 hours per week; essentially no other duties. Master's degree required; teaching experience desired. AY salary is $24,000. Part-time positions also available. Send resume and three reference letters to Math Department, Attn.: Instructor Search, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0123. Applications accepted until positions filled; review process will begin 3-1-97.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY. Assistant or Associate Professor. Tenure-track appointment for the department's ADA-approved clinical psychology Ph.D. program beginning fall 1997. The Department of Psychology is committed to scholarship and research as well as teaching excellence. The successful candidate will have a productive research program with evidence of external funding and a strong commitment to teaching and practicum training in our clinical scientist-practitioner program. The clinical program, broadly based on social cognitive theory, spans research and applications from individual treatment to primary prevention. We are particularly interested in individuals who may bridge or combine two or more of our areas of focus including child and pediatric psychology, clinical health psychology, neuropsychology, and adult psychopathology. Detailed descriptions of the faculty and programs may be found on the WWW at http://www.vt.edu/ . Interested candidates should send a vita, sample publications, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Clinical Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0436. Applications will be reviewed beginning Jan. 15, 1997 and will be considered until the position is filled.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

OFFICE OF THE ATHLETIC FUND. Development Manager. The development manager will coordinate fund-raising activities as they pertain to athletics in assigned geographical territories. The development manager will also have staff assignments to subsidiary organizations maintained through the Athletic Fund Office. Specific activities will include, but are not limited to: staff local volunteer support organizations (Hokie Club); organize new area Hokie Clubs where needed; recruit, train, and motivate volunteers for the purpose of generating annual support; assist in identifying major gift prospects for intercollegiate athletics; cultivate and solicit major gift prospects; and staff liaison to committees of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree(s) preferred. Knowledge of Virginia Tech and its athletic program is extremely helpful. Experience in fund raising or related experience directly transferable to the position is desirable. Ability to function independently while working as part of a team, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel extensively. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and names of five references to: Michael W. Carroll, Associate Vice President for University Development, 201 Pack Building, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0336. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

OFFICE OF THE VICE PROVOST FOR OUTREACH. Economic Development Associate. The university is seeking an individual to assist its Economic Development Council in the coordination and facilitation of university economic development activities in concert with the interim vice provost for outreach and the president of the Corporate Research Center. The council stimulates university-wide planning and coordination of economic-development activities; provides a visible point of access to the university for external businesses, governments, and economic-development organizations; assists in making the university's commitment to economic development known to the broader community and state; and provides feedback to the university community on the institution's performance with respect to external expectations. The incumbent will report to the vice provost for outreach, staff the Economic Development Council, and may serve as a spokesperson for the university on economic-development initiatives. Superior oral and written communication skills are essential. Applicants should be familiar with Virginia Tech. Preference will be given to applicants with a master's degree in business or related field and at least five years of public or private executive-staff experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and names of five references to Dixon B. Hanna, Interim Vice Provost for Outreach, 112 Burruss Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0132. Fax (540) 231-7211.

RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES. Director, University Programs and Services, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon. The position will be located at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC), a cooperative multi-institutional facility located in Abingdon, approximately 100 miles from the university's Blacksburg campus. The director will serve as the university representative and coordinator of programs and services for the greater southwestern region of the state. Beyond providing leadership and direction for the university's efforts at the SWVHEC, the director will facilitate graduate programming, non-credit programming, alumni affairs, and university relations, and will work closely with the Extension Service office located in Abingdon. In addition, the director will: respond to requests for information, applications, etc. for study at VT (both at the center and at the main campus in Blacksburg); oversee the processing of applications and registrations and collection of tuition and fees for VT programs at the center; undertake program-demand studies, collect and report program inquiries, enrollments, etc.; interact with college, department, and various service unit representatives on the main campus; coordinate the university's pubic-relations efforts in the region; coordinate alumni-affairs activities; and manage VT financial matters and agreements with the SWVHEC and its executive director. The position will formally report to the vice provost for research/dean of the Graduate School, but the position will operate in a matrix management arrangement and will work closely with other university units. The director should possess an advanced degree (doctorate preferred but not required) and five years of experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in higher education. The successful candidate must be able to work with a variety of audiences both internal and external to the university. Applications, including a cover letter expressing interest in and qualification for the position, a resume, and the names of three references (with address and telephone information) should be submitted to Ms. Sandra Muse, Director, Fiscal and Administrative Affairs, Research and Gradate Studies, 301 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0244. Screening of applications will begin Nov. 15, 1996 with an expected start date in January 1997.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. Research Associate. Full- or part-time position available to participate in on-going evaluation research projects focusing on children, youth, and family programs. Responsibilities include: data collection, data management and analysis, and reporting. Ability to work creatively and independently essential. Qualifications: master's degree in social or behavioral science. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated technical writing ability necessary. The research associate reports directly to the project directors. One-year appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Letters of application, including resume, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts should be sent no later than Nov. 8, 1996 to: Jay A. Mancini and Lydia I. Marek, Department of Family and Child Development, 366 Wallace Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0416.