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Required qualifications are: A bachelor’s degree at the time of appointment; ability to communicate with and instruct a diverse population about requirements for submission of theses and dissertations; ability and experience in producing technical communications and developing and maintaining web pages; strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, Corel Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat and Go Live; Macromedia Dreamweaver, ftp software to process electronic and archival copies of theses and dissertations; familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Publisher, and Adobe Photoshop; excellent organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to function as part of a team.
Desired qualifications are: Master’s degree; knowledge of and experience using html language and LaTeX; experience in publishing of technical information, electronic documents, and knowledge of copyright restrictions; experience in dealing with students face-to-face and by email.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: advising students and faculty on formatting electronic theses and dissertations; enforcing deadlines for graduation requirements; preparing informational materials for students and faculty members; developing and conducting workshops; assisting in organization of graduate commencement ceremonies; collaborating with library staff on archiving and cataloging documents; and assuring that theses and dissertations meet the requirements of the Graduate Council.
Applicants should submit a letter indicating interest in the position and experience in the field, samples of technical writing, copies of educational transcripts, and a resume including the contact information of three references. Applications should be received by November 20, 2006, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Materials should be sent to:
Chair, Thesis/Dissertation Consultant Search
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