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new jobs - wk. of 3/30/99
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jane Hamilton)
Thu May 27 10:31:21 1999
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New Jobs - Week of May 30, 1999
SUPPORT STAFF
=B7ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Sloan School of Management, to provide
administrative support for Sloan's international programs, particularly the
MIT-China Management Education Project, the Nanyang Fellows Program, and
other special projects. Responsibilities include arranging meetings;
receiving visitors; assisting with arrangements and logistics for visiting
international faculty; and managing communications by fax, telephone, and
e-mail. Will also be responsible for word processing some correspondence;
handling e-mail, faxes, and mail; ordering supplies, books, and other
materials; preparing book shipments and other materials for China;
processing invoices and entering data into the SAP accounting system;
maintaining files and records; scheduling appointments; making travel
arrangements; assisting with conference preparations; and performing other
duties as needed. Will provide backup support when the program managers
travel and one day each week for the Director of the Nanyang Fellows
Program. REQUIREMENTS: proficiency in Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, SAP,
and in the use of e-mail and the Internet on a Windows platform. Attention
to detail and excellent organizational and oral and written communications
skills necessary. Capacity to work with international guests and
colleagues critical. Seek energetic and flexible team player. Familiarity
with MIT and Sloan preferred. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0397S
=B7SR. SECRETARY, Laboratory for Computer Science, to coordinate secretarial
services for three faculty members. Responsibilities include preparing
course materials and manuscripts; editing and preparing reports, proposals,
and technical papers; coordinating and scheduling meetings and seminars;
using word processing and other computer-based office automation services;
arranging travel; answering routine correspondence; and handling other
miscellaneous support services. There will be substantial interaction with
industrial contacts and students. REQUIREMENTS: ability to work well
under pressure and maintain flexibility in a changing environment.
Familiarity with PCs and UNIX helpful. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0395S
=B7SR. SECRETARY, Sloan School of Management, to provide diverse and complex
secretarial support to four finance professors. Responsibilities include
preparation of course materials, technical typing, proofreading, and
editing. Will also coordinate travel arrangements, purchases, and
reimbursements; and manage professors' telephone, mail, photocopying,
filing, and library needs. REQUIREMENTS: excellent typing, proofreading,
and organizational skills and attention to detail. PC experience required
with preference given to those with MS Office, LaTex, and Scientific Word
experience. Must be flexible and able to prioritize. Should enjoy
interaction with faculty, students, visitors, and other support staff.
6/2/1999] Job #99-0388S, 99-0387S=20
=B7SR. SECRETARY, Sloan School of Management, to provide diverse and complex
secretarial support to three finance professors. Responsibilities include
preparation of course materials, technical typing, proofreading, and
editing. Will assist with journal editorial work by initiating and
composing correspondence and maintaining related files and time-sensitive
records. Will also coordinate travel arrangements, purchases, and
reimbursements; and manage professors' telephone, mail, photocopying,
filing, and library needs. REQUIREMENTS: excellent typing, proofreading,
and organizational skills and attention to detail. PC experience required
with preference given to those experienced with MS Office, LaTex, and
Scientific Word. Must be flexible and able to prioritize. Should enjoy
interaction with faculty, students, visitors, and other support staff.
[6/2/1999] Job #99-0386S =20
=B7SR. STAFF ASSISTANT, Aeronautics and Astronautics, to work with the Fisca=
l
Officer in the day-to-day operations of the Gas Turbine Laboratory. Will
handle purchasing activities; reconcile expenditures on research accounts;
generate monthly billing for photocopiers, computers, and machine shop;
handle monthly telephone billing; generate a monthly forecast report in
Excel; and perform other duties as requested. May also assist with
proposal preparation and forecasting. REQUIREMENTS: excellent
interpersonal skills. Must be a self-starter who pays close attention to
detail. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required. Experience with
MIT accounts payable and SAP preferred. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0385S
FINANCIAL
=B7ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING OFFICER, Controller's Accounting Office, to assist i=
n
managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable section. Will
be directly responsible for supervising thirty support staff members;
review and authorize sensitive item requisitions, invoices, requests for
payment, and petty cash while applying Institute policies; prepare and
schedule payment of the Institute's monthly real estate rent and lease
agreements and produce related actual and projection reports; download
various department file fees and verify authorizations and control totals;
produce and review daily check payment proposal and schedule check print
job; produce department weekly and monthly production statistical reports
for internal use; and respond to departmental A/P issues and questions.
REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience and
three to five years' experience in an accounting environment, preferably in
a supervisory role. Must possess exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills. Should be able to manage multiple tasks while paying
attention to detail. Experience with SAP, Excel, and Word desired.
[6/2/1999] Job #99-0392A
=20
I/T
=B7INTERNET PROJECTS COORDINATOR, MIT Press, to co-manage the Press's main
web server plus two production workstations (Unix and PC platforms).
Responsibilities include user and application support; system
administration and support; database administration and access-control
programming; planning for system expansion including software and hardware
upgrades; supporting and helping with the development of the Press's
catalogs and book projects including the CogNet on-line community
<http://cognet.mit.edu> and ArchNet (architecture); statistics gathering;
acting as a technical liaison with third party aggregators of Press's
journals; micro-management of the Press's electronic journals program and
journals' satellite sites; and setting/recommending technical
specifications for on-line content and convert typesetting files to
required formats (SGML, HTML, ASCII, PS, PDF, etc.). REQUIREMENTS:
experience setting up and maintaining database-backed web servers in a Unix
environment. Skills required include Unix system administration for
Solaris and Linux; some knowledge of WinNT; programming in Tcl, Perl, and
some C; database administration and development for Oracle in SQL and
PL/SQL; and knowledge of and facility with SGML/XML and TeX/LaTeX.
[6/2/1999] Job #99-0393A=20
=B7TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, Materials Science and Engineering, to administer
computer systems, troubleshoot office hardware and software, assist in the
training of support staff, and serve as departmental technology resource.
Will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the departmental
web site-along with other members of the department-and for web server
maintenance. Will administer private Athena and Unix clusters; assist with
and support the data needs of DMSE; research, purchase, install, and
maintain PC and Macintosh software and hardware; implement procedures for
departmental groups regarding upgrades, virus protection, and backups;
repair hardware; handle HP maintenance; serve as a centralized resource for
department end users; and assist with the set up and orientation of new
employees. Will also keep current with new technologies and serve as a
liaison with Network Services, PC Service, and the Microcomputer Help Line.
May also conduct small group training. REQUIREMENTS: a bachelors' degree
or equivalent combination of experience and education. Unix system
administration experience necessary. Must be able to assess and make
recommendations on hardware, software, and other technologies. Knowledge
of SAP helpful. Familiarity with a university setting a plus. Excellent
interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
needed. Must be committed to quality end user support and be able to
respond to and prioritize multiple requests. Experience needed with
installation of PC and Macintosh software. Basic networking experience
needed. Ability to repair PC and Macintosh hardware desirable. [6/2/1999]
Job #99-0384T
=B7COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, Aeronautics and Astronautics, to be
responsible for software installation, maintenance, and system upgrades for
a broad range of UNIX and Windows NT machines. Will work within academic
computing environment as well as in the system environments found in the
research labs of the department. Systems include AIX, HPUX, solaris, IRIX,
OSF/1, and LINUX, as well as X-terminals. Work requires interaction with
Athena-based software, networking and liaison with MIT's Network Services,
integrating new systems into existing environments, determining whether
problems are hardware or software based, system security, and planning for
future expansion. Will also coordinate and oversee computing needs of
state-of-the-art undergraduate teaching labs and the installation of major
equipment gifts. REQUIREMENTS: knowledge of and experience (at least
three years) in system administration, networking in UNIX and Windows NT
environments. Ability to work well with a diverse community of faculty,
staff, and students required. Must be able to prioritize work and handle
multiple requests. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0381R
STUDENT SERVICES
=B7EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MASTER'S PROGRAM, Sloan School of Management, to
reorganize and renew all aspects of the MBA program. The school's specific
goals for the program include enhancing external recognition, improving
student services, and increasing alumni involvement. REQUIREMENTS: a
graduate degree (MBA preferred), familiarity with current professional and
curricular topics in management, and demonstrated leadership ability within
business education or corporate environments. Must possess skill in
team-building and working with diverse constituencies to set priorities and
balance competing needs. Seek individual who can be an articulate and
effective representative of Sloan within MIT, among alumni, and with
business communities. An appreciation of the teaching, research, and
community service aspects of the school's mission important. [6/2/1999]
Job #99-0396A
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE
=B7EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MASTER'S PROGRAM, Sloan School of Management, to
reorganize and renew all aspects of the MBA program. The school's specific
goals for the program include enhancing external recognition, improving
student services, and increasing alumni involvement. REQUIREMENTS: a
graduate degree (MBA preferred), familiarity with current professional and
curricular topics in management, and demonstrated leadership ability within
business education or corporate environments. Must possess skill in
team-building and working with diverse constituencies to set priorities and
balance competing needs. Seek individual who can be an articulate and
effective representative of Sloan within MIT, among alumni, and with
business communities. An appreciation of the teaching, research, and
community service aspects of the school's mission important. [6/2/1999]
Job #99-0396A
=B7BROKER (Print/Electronic Publishing), Publishing Services Bureau, to
process high-volume, one- to four-color print projects and provide project
management, customer service, and vendor coordination. Will support
customers in the use of electronic publishing technologies including a wide
variety of software programs used for document preparation; establish
quality control checks for printing and pre-press areas; investigate,
identify, evaluate, and apply new advances in information
technology--especially production technology developments--including the
latest software for the delivery of electronic and print products; educate
the community about specific technologies available in print and electronic
publishing via publishing seminars and outreach efforts; and provide
guidance in long-range planning of publications, scheduling, and job
forecasting. REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination
of education and experience. Must possess demonstrated facility with
desktop publishing tools, publishing software (e.g., Microsoft Word,
PageMaker, QuarkXPress, PhotoShop, PowerPoint, and HTML), business
management reporting, and file and media formats. Must show a commitment
to customer service and ability to work with all levels of customer
expertise. Should be able to organize and prioritize in a rapidly changing
environment and to work both independently as well as in a team. Effective
presentation skills required. Must enjoy working in high energy and high
profile capacity. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0394A
=B7COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER/ADMINISTRATOR, Lemelson-MIT Program (temporary), t=
o
develop and execute ongoing national public education and awareness
campaign designed to stimulate the general public's interest in science,
engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship; oversee public relations
associate with the Lemelson-MIT Awards including 500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
and associated outreach activities; and be responsible for building a
network of educational partners. Will recruit spokespeople and produce
special events/materials; handle media relations and web site; integrate
print, electronic, and video materials produced by the program; write and
edit special articles/reports; identify, procure, and manage communications
vendors; supervise part-time communications staff; attend professional
conferences; and monitor and report on media coverage of the program.
REQUIREMENTS: a B.A. (preferably in journalism, communications, or related
field) and three to five years' experience in public
relations/communications. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal,
writing, editing, and presentation skills required. Experience working
with print/broadcast journalists and public relations agencies needed.
Must have experience producing print and video materials, hiring/working
with vendors and freelancers, and negotiating related permission and use
agreements. Strong Macintosh computer skills and familiarity with the
Internet, WWW, HTML, and desktop publishing needed. Must be able to work
with a wide range of personalities and manage/prioritize multiple projects
under deadline pressure. Attention to detail and strong follow-through
ability necessary. Should enjoy working as part of a small team in a
fast-paced, project-oriented environment. Must be willing to travel and be
available evenings and/or weekends as needed. (This is a one-year
appointment pending grant renewal.) [6/2/1999] Job #99-0390R=20
ACADEMIC STAFF
=B7TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR, Aeronautics and Astronautics, to work with students=
,
faculty, and staff on activities that support departmental courses and
independent student projects in the department's new state-of-the-art
learning laboratory. The activities will center on hands-on effort in the
design, implementation, and operation of aerospace products and closely
related systems. Will serve as an expert resource for electrical and/or
mechanical systems. REQUIREMENTS: demonstrated technical knowledge in
electronics and/or mechanical systems and experience working with and
teaching others. A B.S. in engineering preferred. Must have good
communications and interpersonal skills, initiative, and a strong desire to
work with and teach undergraduate students. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0382C
=B7DIRECTOR OF NEW EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, Aeronautics and Astronautics, to
develop programs to improve the educational process and instructional
infrastructure in areas of innovative teaching and learning including
applications of new media technologies, collaborative education, and
hands-on learning. Will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to
devise, implement, and assess pedagogical and curricular initiatives in the
department. The department is engaging in a significant effort to reform
its curriculum and pedagogy. This effort includes construction of a $15M
state-of-the-art learning laboratory. REQUIREMENTS: a master's degree in
education with at least five years' experience or a Ph.D. in education.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in science and
engineering fields. Alternatively, applicants may have a master's degree
or Ph.D. in engineering with experience in curricular and pedagogical
initiatives or educational assessment. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0380C
SPONSORED RESEARCH STAFF
=B7TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, Clinical Research Center, to provide technical
support for a National Institutes of Health funded Core Laboratory.
Responsibilities will include biological sample processing and analyses
using a Beckman GOLD HPLC system; assuring quality control standards;
monitoring safety and OSHA regulations; chemical waste management; and
assisting the manager with the ordering of lab supplies, routine
maintenance of equipment, and other tasks as needed. REQUIREMENTS: a
bachelor's degree in chemistry or allied sciences. Three to five years of
laboratory experience preferred. Must be conscientious and able to work
independently. Good organizational and interpersonal skills essential.
Familiarity with computers (PCs) required. [6/2/1999] Job #99-0401R
=B7TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, to work in Infant
Cognition Lab. Will conduct basic research on cognition with subjects aged
three months to four years, primarily using visual attention and
researching as measures. Will oversee ongoing studies and coordinate
students and postdocs; hire, train, and supervise undergraduates and
organize weekly lab meetings; purchase and maintain all lab equipment
(primarily Macintoshes and PCs) and audio visual equipment; and maintain
computerized databases. REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree in psychology
and one year of direct or related experience conducting infant research
using habituation, reaching, and/or preferential looking measures. Must
have experience and be able to interact well with parents, infants, and
young children. Must have extensive organizational and supervisory skills
and experience with Macs and PCs (including familiarity with XHAB,
FileMaker Pro, and SPSS software). Background in statistics a plus.
Should be proficient with audio/visual equipment (primarily VCRs and
cameras). Must make a minimum two-year commitment. [6/2/1999] Job=
#99-0389R
=B7PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Mechanical Engineering, to work in
bio-instrumentation systems engineering. Will establish and lead a broad
R&D program in the field of instrumentation science. REQUIREMENTS: a
first degree in one of the physical sciences and a Ph.D. in biomedical
engineering. Those with backgrounds outside traditional biomedical
engineering are also encouraged to apply if their interests are relevant to
bio-instrumentation systems engineering. Should have experience and
demonstrated leadership in the discipline of instrumentation science as
applied to biomedical research. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience
with a broad range of interdisciplinary technologies relevant to the
creation of bio-instrumentation required. Industrial R&R and contract
management experience also desirable, as is a demonstrated ability to
collaborate with biomedical researchers. Should have experience in the
supervision and teaching of undergraduate and graduate students.
[6/2/1999] Job #99-0383R
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