Spectrum - Volume 20 Issue 27 April 9, 1998 - JOBS

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JOBS

Spectrum Volume 20 Issue 27 - April 9, 1998

Phone numbers for classified positions.
Office/Clerical: 1-6196
Technical/Research: 1-6160
Service/Trades: 1-6176
Professional/Managers: 1-4649
Information Technology: 1-2233
Persons with hearing impairments may call for TDD information at (540) 231-6258.
PTP = Part-Time Position
FTP = Full-Time Position

CURRENT LISTING

Buyer Specialist (4498P) Purchasing. Normal Starting Pay: $24,337 (Grade 9). FTP, renewed yearly. Application deadline: April 17.
Database Analyst (2250D) Administrative Information Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $41,535-$64,847 (Grade 15). FTP. Application deadline: Open until filled.
EDP Auditor (1137J). Starting Pay: $37,995 (Grade 14). FTP. Application deadline: Open until filled.
Fiscal Assistant (W022382F) University Development. Normal Starting Pay: $8.19 (Grade 5). PTP, 30-40 hours per week, initially 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: April 10.
Fiscal Technician (Relief Night Auditor) (W022187G) Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center. Normal Starting Pay: $8.96 (Grade 6). PTP for approximately 30 hours per week, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Relief position approximately three nights per week and fill in as needed. Application deadline: April 10.
Grounds Worker (6855P) Physical Plant-Grounds. Normal Starting Pay: $13,044 (Grade 2). FTP, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m., work hours may change as needed, on call for emergency duties such as snow removal. Application deadline: April 17.
Hospital Administrator (Hospital Administrative Assistant C) (2654M) Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Normal Starting Pay: $41,535 (Grade 15), FTP. Application deadline: May 15.
Housekeeping Worker (501P) Physical Plant-Housekeeping Services. Normal Starting Pay: $11,932 (Grade 1). Two FTP's. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Work area assignment and shift may be changed if necessary. Application deadline: April 17.
Housekeeping Worker (W020190P) Physical Plant-Housekeeping Services. Normal Starting Pay: $5.74 (Grade 1). PTP. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Work area assignment and shift may be changed if necessary. Application deadline: April 10.
Housekeeping Lead Worker (Recycle Coordinator) (6724M) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $9,783 (Grade 2). FTP, nine-month academic year. Work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Position previously advertised, you do not need to reapply to be considered. Application deadline: April 10.
Laboratory Mechanic A (W022325D) Communications Network Services-Resnet Summer '98 Project. Normal Starting Pay: $7.49-$7.84 (Grade 4). PTP's available, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Positions will end no later than Aug. 28, 1998.
Office Services Specialist (1816T) Art and Art History. Normal Starting Pay: $17,041 (Grade 5). FTP beginning June 1. Application deadline: April 10.
Office Services Specialist (6653E) Personnel Services. Normal Starting Pay: $17, 041 (Grade 5). FTP. Application deadline: April 10.
Office Services Specialist (1595P) Purchasing. Normal Starting Pay: $17,041 (Grade 5). FTP. Application deadline: April 17.
Office Services Supervisor (2524P) Controller. Normal Starting Pay: $18,628 (Grade 6). FTP. Application deadline: April 17.
Personnel Analyst (2718E) Personnel Services. Normal Starting Pay: $24,337 (Grade 9). FTP. Application deadline: April 17.
Photocopy Technician (W020254D) Printing Services. Normal Starting Pay: $7.49 (Grade 4). PTP, 30 hours per week, not to exceed 1,500 hours per year from date of hire. Application deadline: April 10.
Photographer Senior (7236F) University Relations. Normal Starting Pay: $22,262 (Grade 8). FTP. Application deadline: April 17.
Program Support Technician (7248M) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences-Administration. Normal Starting Pay: $9,314 (Grade 6). PTP for 20 hours a week. Position is renewed yearly. Application deadline: April 10.
Program Support Technician (Assistant Manager for Guest Services) (6685G) Donaldson Brown Hotel . Normal Starting Pay: $18,628 (Grade 6). FTP. Work schedule varies to include nights and weekends. Application deadline: April 10.
Program Support Technician (W022383D) Administrative Information Systems-User Services. Normal Starting Pay: $8.96-$10.70 (Grade 6). Several PTP's available, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Positions will be available May 11. Other positions start June 22, and August 3. All positions will end no later than Sept. 4, 1998.
Program Support Technician (3293J) Electrical Engineering. Normal Starting Pay: $18,628 (Grade 6). FTP, renewed yearly. Application deadline: April 10.
Program Support Technician Senior (W022069D) Administrative Information Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $9.79 (Grade 7). PTP, 30-40 hours per week. Application deadline: April 10.
Programmer (ERP2000D) Administrative Information Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $26,604-$41,535. (Grade 10). FTP's, PTP's available; some may be restricted in duration by funding. All positions open until filled.
Programmer (W022375D) Computing Center. Normal Starting Pay: $12.79 (Grade 10). PTP. Application deadline: April 10.
Programmer (W022298D) University Libraries. Normal Starting Pay: $12.79 (Grade 10). PTP, 30 hours per week, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Previously advertised, it is not necessary to reapply to be considered. Application deadline: April 10.
Programmer/Analyst (ERP2001D) Administrative Information Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $31,794-$49,637 (Grade 12). FTP's, PTP's available; some may be restricted in duration by funding. All positions open until filled.
Programmer/Analyst (6779D) Administrative Information Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $31,794-$49,637 (Grade 12). FTP. Application deadline: Open until filled.

Project Coordinator (Agency Management Analyst) (6440M) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $26,604 (Grade 10). FTP. Previously advertised, it is not necessary to reapply. Application deadline: April 10.

Public Relations Assistant Specialist (7239M) Recreational Sports. Normal Starting Pay: $22,262 (Grade 8). FTP. Application deadline: April 17.

Research Specialist Senior (7247M) Entomology. Normal Starting Pay: $24,337 (Grade 9). FTP. Position is renewed yearly. Application deadline: April 10.

Secretary Senior (5117J) Near Environments. Normal Starting Pay: $17,041 (Grade 5). FTP. Application deadline: April 10.

Senior Programmer/Analyst (6989D) Administrative Information Systems-Finance Implementation Team. Normal Starting Pay: $37,995-$59,319 (Grade 14). FTP, renewed yearly. Application deadline: Open until filled.

Senior Programmer Analyst (6886D) Administrative Information Systems-Student Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $37,995-$59,319 (Grade 14). FTP. Application deadline: Open until filled.
Senior Programmer/Analyst (ERP2002D) Administrative Information Systems. Normal Starting Pay: $37,995-$59,319 (Grade 14). FTP's, PTP's available; some may be restricted in duration by funding. All positions open until filled.
Senior Programmer Analyst (2053J) Research and Graduate Studies. Normal Starting Pay: $37,995 (Grade 14). FTP. Application deadline: Open until filled.
Senior Programmer Analyst (7230J) Research and Graduate Studies. Normal Starting Pay: $37,995 (Grade 14). FTP. Application deadline: Open until filled.
Switchboard Operator (Office Services Assistant) (W020821M) Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Normal Starting Pay: $7.49 (Grade 4). PTP. Work schedule 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: April 10.
The following position is available to current university employees only.
Facility Manager (Equipment Repair Technician Senior) (U7240M) Recreational Sports. Normal Starting Pay: $22,262 (Grade 8). FTP. Application deadline: April 10.
OFF-CAMPUS POSITIONS
Office Services Specialist (4125M) Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Normal Starting Pay: $8,520 (Grade 5). PTP for 20 hours a week. Apply to: Henry Wilson, 33446 Research Dr., Painter, VA 23420. Application deadline: April 10.
Program Support Technician (6168M) Virginia Cooperative Extension-(Halifax County). Normal Starting Pay: $18,628 (Grade 6) Position location: Halifax County. FTP. Apply to Larry McPeters, P.O. Box 757, Halifax, VA 24558-0757. Application deadline: April 10.
Research Specialist (7251M) Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Normal Starting Pay: $22,262 (Grade 8) Position location: Shenandoah Valley. FTP. Apply to Lyle Harlow, McCormick Farm Circle, P.O. Box 100, Steeles Tavern, VA 24476. Application deadline: April 17.
Secretary Senior (6891M) Virginia Cooperative Extension (Halifax County). Normal Starting Pay: $17,041 (Grade 5) Position location: Halifax County. FTP. Apply to Larry McPerters, P.O. Box 757, Halifax, VA 24558. Application deadline: April 10.
FACULTY LISTING
INSTRUCTIONAL
Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. Assistant Professor (two positions). One position is in clinical nutrition and the other is in nutrition science. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise undergraduate students and direct thesis and dissertation research; and participate in professional service and outreach. Evidence of potential for developing a research program that supports department goals and is competitive for external funding is expected. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with others both within and outside the department in the development of teaching, research, and outreach programs. The clinical nutrition candidate will be expected to teach courses in normal nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and disease intervention and will have responsibility for developing nutrition protocol for the department-supported community exercise and health intervention program. The nutrition-science candidate will be expected to teach courses in normal, life cycle, metabolic, or sports nutrition. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interests support the department initiative in human metabolic studies directed toward human-nutrition requirements and metabolism as related to vitamins and minerals, sports, nutrition, or molecular biology. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in nutrition or closely related area; strong training in the basic sciences and experience with human subjects and human metabolic studies are highly desirable; clinical experience and RD status are highly desirable for the clinical nutrition position. A letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, statement of both teaching and research interests (two-three pages), and the names of three references whom you have requested to forward letters should be sent to Dr. Dianne Yardley, Search Committee-Nutrition, College of Human Resources and Education, 101 War Memorial Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0317. Questions concerning position responsibilities and qualifications should be directed to Dr. Forrest Thye, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. Phone: 1-6620. Fax: 1-3916. E-mail: thye@vt.edu . Review of applications will begin on June 1, 1998 and continue until the positions are filled.
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
Office of Family Support. Director. The Office of Family Support provides a comprehensive resource and referral service to university employees and students to support family, child, and adult-care needs. The primary purposes of the office are to assist employees and students in identifying child and adult-care services available in the community; to expand and strengthen available services through consultation, training, and development of care givers and other community programs; and to provide education and awareness programs related to family issues and resources. Reporting to the Department of Personnel Services, the director is responsible for managing the Office of Family Support, including overseeing daily administration of the office and its services; assessing family-support needs of university employees and students; developing short-and long-range plans to meet those needs; and serving as liaison with the community providers of family support services. Position requires a minimum of a master's degree in family and child development or related area; experience developing, conducting, and coordinating educational and outreach programs for employees, families, and care givers; management and budgeting experience; knowledge of community resources and services related to family support needs and demonstrated ability to identify and develop new community resources; ability to communicate and work effectively with faculty and staff members, students, care givers, and representatives of diverse community groups and agencies. Letter of application with resume and three letters of references should be sent to Linda Woodard, Director, Personnel Services, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0318. Fax: 1-3830. Application must be received by April 24, 1998. This non-tenure-track position is a full-time calendar year appointment and will start June, 1998. Salary range $28,000-$34,000, commensurate with qualifications.
Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H Extension Agent. Extension agents hold a lecturer rank, non-tenure-track, professional faculty position. A master's degree is required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position #FA873, 4-H agent in Rockingham County (restricted, one-year appointment): Manage a non-formal experiential educational program for youth, and adults working with those youth to further develop life skills necessary as self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society. Agent must determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues, involving Extension leadership councils and advisory committees; design programs to meet needs of target audiences, specify program goals and objectives, and identify resources; inform clientele of program activities; use appropriate technologies to plan and deliver programs through workshops, seminars, conferences, one-on-one visits, on-farm demonstrations, field trips, and tours; maintain knowledge of current research information; develop computer applications; develop and implement evaluation plans; recruit and use volunteers; and report results to clientele, public, and administration. Master's degree or imminent in related discipline is required. Current Virginia Cooperative Extension faculty members with bachelor's degree may be considered based on specialty, expertise, and performance. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers; experience in relating with people. Experience in planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs preferred. Computer/computer software knowledge desired. Submit a letter of intent, a complete resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on May 1, and continue until position is filled. Send to Barbara Gillespie, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 122 Hutcheson Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0437. Inquiries will be received at 1-7619. TTY user: 1-800-828-1120. Fax: 1-5545. E-mail: barbarag@vt.edu .