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THE
THESIS/DISSERTATION
CONSULTANT
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
The
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,
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
Graduate Student Services
P105
The
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973,and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI,
Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office
of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560,
telephone (865) 974‑2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for
accommodation of a disability should be directed to the
The
Cindy Lancaster
IT Administrator II
Technology Coordinator
451 Communications
865.974.1405
Fax 865.974.4967