| VOLUME 27, NUMBER 5 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996 | ISSN 1199-5246 |
JEWISH STUDIES ARE A NEW CONCEPT IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
SIGNING CEREMONY: Officials from York University and Rostov State Pedagogical University in Russia are pictured at the Russian university where they signed an agreement to cooperate in research and teaching related to Jewish studies. From left are: Sergey O. Kramarov, vice-rector of Rostov State; Prof. Oleg Budnitski of Rostov State, who is teaching Jewish studies there; and York University professors Martin Lockshin and
Bernard Zelechow.
The Centre for Jewish Studies has signed a formal agreement with the Rostov State Pedagogical University, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, to cooperate in the area of Jewish studies.
The exchange agreement, the first of its kind between a Canadian and Russian university in Jewish studies, is the result of a meeting between Michael Brown, director of York's Centre for Jewish Studies (CJS) and Prof. Oleg Budnitski of the Rostov State Pedagogical University late last February. And it has already borne fruit, in the form of a visit to Russia by two York faculty members associated with the CJS humanities professor Bernard Zelechow and Martin Lockshin, professor of Hebrew language, coordinator of the Religious Studies Program and coordinator of the Faculty of Education's Jewish Teacher Education Program. Their visit was financed by York, the Canadian International Development Agency and the Association of Colleges and Universities in Canada.
At the time, Brown was the only Canadian invited to speak at a conference on Jewish studies in Moscow. "I met some of the players, including Prof. Budnitski there," Brown explains. "They were eager to link up with a university in North America. They have certain strengths in Jewish studies, but since it is a new field in Russia which didn't exist under the Communists, they're eager for contacts in the West and assistance in putting their program together." The accord was signed in May, providing for an exchange of faculty and students, as well as cooperation on research projects.
The agreement was also beneficial for York because "they have people who know a lot about Russian-Jewish history, which is an area we don't know a lot about," Brown explains. "They're getting started slowly, as we did 30 years ago. They don't know where it will lead, but they're interested in the field and how to get started."
"These are hesitant first steps being taken to introduce a discipline that has been generally absent from any Russian university for years and years," Lockshin says. "There is nobody at that university in the faculty or student body who can read Hebrew or Yiddish. Very few people know anything about the Bible. During the Communist era, there was a purposeful silence about anything of this nature."
Just how far the Russian university has to go was demonstrated when Lockshin and Zelechow visited Rostov-on-Don for a week last May. Both professors gave lectures for faculty and students. One by Lockshin, on Jewish medieval history, was well-received. "I had mentioned the accusation of ritual murder that used to be levelled against the Jews," Lockshin explains. "One [person who asked a question after the lecture] thought it was true. He was a really nice guy; he wasn't a flaming anti-
Semite but he really thought it was true. Another person asked about supposed Jewish black magic practices. I feel there is a lot of ignorance about anything connected to Judaism."
"It really was shocking," Zelechow adds. "I think that before we went to Rostov I understood anti-Semitism intellectually; I now know what it means viscerally. Jews don't have legitimacy [in Russia]. You're always challenged. It's a tremendous job. The people at Rostov who are taking this on are very brave."
Lockshin says he was surprised at the interest in Jewish studies shown by non-Jewish Russians. "People are interested in the past, in the history of Judaism and Christianity. [The terms] Jewish studies and Christian studies are distinctions which aren't meaningful in a country that hasn't had any of this for years."
While there is no Jewish studies program at the Rostov State Pedagogical Institute, professors of history and sociology are trying to incorporate Jewish history and culture into their courses. But Jewish content in the curriculum is accepted reluctantly, Zelechow says. "It is primarily due to anti-Semitism," he says. "Minorities in general, and Jews and Chechens specifically, don't have legitimacy [there]. The overall culture doesn't accept these cultures as being really Russian. I think it predates the Soviet Union it's endemic in Russian culture.
But Zelechow sees a reason to be hopeful about an exchange with Rostov. "It's a way of combatting stereotypes," he says. "The Sociology Department is very interested in what we do at York in terms of various ethnic groups how do we integrate them into the overall culture. There are people who want to transcend the curse of Russian history.
"I think we found it a rather trying experience being there but I would go back because I think
the enterprise is worthwhile," Zelechow said.
Lockshin stresses that the people in Rostov-on-Don were extremely friendly to the visiting professors. "I was touched by how nicely they treated foreigners. When they heard I was from Canada, they were so nice to me. They took me to a museum and the museum director ran out to meet me."
The Russians were also very interested in hearing about university life in Canada. Hundreds of faculty and students attended Zelechow's lecture on this topic. The differences are very noticeable, Lockshin says. At the university-run hotel in which they stayed, there was no hot water. Lockshin had inquired before going there as to whether he should bring his tennis racquet or his bathing suit. The answer was no. The university contains no sports facilities. "The university consists of a couple of brick buildings. That's it," Lockshin says. "It's austere. I didn't see undergrads going to pubs."
While there are no plans for exchanges in the near future, possibilities are being discussed, Brown says. Lockshin says he would like to return but is also hoping some of his fellow faculty members will go over to share their expertise.
Rostov-on-Don is also home to another university Rostov State University (RSU). Negotiations for an exchange agreement with RSU are ongoing.
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It's just about that time of year again. The United Way campaign at York University will begin on Tues., Oct. 15 and run until Fri., Oct. 25.
"More is expected of the United Way, and they are certainly doing their part to meet community needs, but we all need to contribute and do our part as well," said Warren Lee, employee campaign coordinator. "The needs are enormous, and sometimes we don't see those needs directly in front of us, but they are there. It's very tough right now for many people."
Lee said one of the goals of the campaign will be to increase the employee participation rate the percentage of employees who make a donation in the United Way campaign.
"We would definitely like to improve the participation rate at York," said Lee. "We have the highest per capita donation of any university in the province, but we are second to last in terms of participation. That means we have very few donors who are giving very generously, but we want to have more people participating, even if they only give a small amount."
Pledge forms will start going out to the York community during the week of Oct. 7. Everyone who returns their pledge forms by Oct. 29 will be eligible to win a series of prizes to be raffled off in a draw on Wed., Oct. 30.
Some of the prizes include:
An information fair will be taking place on Tues., Oct. 15 in the Vari Hall link to the Ross Building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the United Way will be one of the groups which have set up an information booth. Some of the community agencies which are planning to attend include: North York Women's Shelter; Delta Child Care Network; Downsview Services to Seniors; the Jane-Finch Community and Family Centre.
Canvassers are still needed for the York campaign. If you wish to help out, or have any questions, please contact Warren Lee at (416) 736-2100 ext. 22083 or send an email to: warrenl@yorku.ca.
by Renata Faverin
ASK ME: About 70 members of the York community were involved in an effort to help new students find their way around the campus during the first week of classes. The "ASK ME" T-shirt campaign was one of the initiatives of the student services review team done as part of the team's Work Process Review. Pictured here are (from left) Sheldon Levy, vice-president (institutional affairs), Renata Faverin of the Work Process Review office, and Michael Stevenson, vice-president (academic affairs).
You may recall reading about Work Process Review in an article about our office that was published in the Gazette on June 19.
To deal with increasing pressures in the workplace, and to make the best use of resources available (financial, human or technological), Work Process Review (WPR) has been actively involved in reviewing a number of critical work processes across the University since our office was established in 1994.
The following WPRs are in various stages of development and/or implementation:
None of these reviews would be possible without the tireless efforts and support of those involved in these and other day-to-day activities which take place at the University. Using a well-developed methodology (including the analysis of current practices and procedures, structured interviews with staff and faculty involved in the work itself, and deliberations on what and how these could be improved) WPR is helping to bring about the much needed changes in the way we do our work.
The most recent addition to the list of ongoing WPRs, which has been under way since last December, is a review of student services across the university. In response to a joint request by vice-presidents Michael Stevenson and Sheldon Levy, a team of senior managers and faculty members came together in January of this year to develop a comprehensive proposal designed to support
the University's commitment to improve the way service is provided to our students.
Given the complexity of the task, the Student Services Review Team limited its scope to examining how newly admitted, first-year students (regardless of Faculty affiliation) were introduced to the University post offer of admission, and how the various academic and administrative processes to which they were exposed helped to effectively prepare them for the first day of classes in September. The team's work to date has been extensive and it is about to present its findings to the vice-presidents in early October.
While discussions are ongoing, a number of pilot projects were launched this fall by the team. The projects were designed to help new students get acquainted with the university. One of these was the very visible, and highly successful "ASK ME" T-shirt campaign. Senior administrators, deans, college masters, academic advisors, liaison officers, faculty members, directors and managers (about 70 people in all) participated in an exercise designed to help students new to York or returning find buildings and classrooms during the first week of classes. The institutional commitment demonstrated by those who participated in this exercise was overwhelming. The Student Services Review Team wishes to thank all of those who volunteered, not to mention those who registered their intent to participate next year!
A second pilot project included the publication of a mini telephone directory designed for students new to the University and which was disseminated during Academic Orientation. Its purpose was threefold: to officially welcome new students to York (a message from the President on behalf of Senior Administration was included); to provide students with a comprehensive listing of key places and phone numbers; and to solicit their thoughts and comments with respect to their first-year experiences by encouraging them to write to the Student Services Review Team at their newly created e-mail address: students@yorku.ca.
Since only new students received this publication, we are currently working with the Design and Production group in the Communications Department to make the listing available to all faculty, staff and continuing students on York's web site. (We anticipate completion by mid-October).
We will continue to keep the community informed on our progress with respect to other initiatives which involve improved student service delivery and we encourage all community members input. The Student Services Review Team can be reached at the e-mail address above or by contacting Renata Faverin directly at ext. 30545.
Renata Faverin is the project manager for the student services review within the Work Process Review Office.
| CLARIFICATION |
| Last week's Gazette described Norm Collis as the longest-serving employee at York. In fact, Collis is the longest-serving, non-academic employee (full-time) at York. The longest-serving academic employee (full time) is Prof. Norman Endler in the psychology department. |
RUN, ANDRE, RUN!: York Yeomen football team wide receiver Andre Batson (Number 7), a league all-star last season, is just one of the many talented athletes playing at York this year.
For many, university life is academic, but there is another side to life on campus.
With 24 teams in competition, Sport York has something to offer both athletes and enthusiastic fans. "York has some outstanding student athletes," says Pat Murray, director of sport and recreation in the School of Physical Education.
The athletic program allows student athletes to excel to the best of their ability in their chosen sport, Murray explains. Athletics also generates school spirit and involvement in university life for students, faculty and staff.
"It's an opportunity for students to test their skills in highly competitive leagues, to represent their university, and to meet and compete against other universities in Canada," Murray says. "It's an opportunity to develop their skills, to become better and achieve their own goals and objectives, to make friends and meet a lot of other students on the York campus and outside [the university].
"This year so far we're off to a positive start. Expectations are high for our sport program," she adds.
As part of a continuing series, the Gazette will highlight York's various sports teams and some of the outstanding players.
Men's Football
Could this year's team make the provincial playoffs?
Yes, according to Tom Arnott, head coach of the men's football team. "I believe we have a play-off contender," Arnott says.
The team has won 2 of its first three games this year. The Yeomen beat the University of Toronto, 15-12; were defeated by Wilfrid Laurier University, 31-21; and beat the University of Windsor, 32-20.
When York lost against Wilfrid Laurier, "We didn't play very well in the first half but dominated in the second to come from 24-3. We must play as good as we can for 60 minutes. Then we can compete against the best," Arnott says. The Wilfrid Laurier team is ranked number three in the country. York isn't ranked in the top ten.
Arnott believes the team has a chance at the playoffs because it includes several outstanding players. The most well-known is wide receiver Andre Batson, Arnott says. Batson was a league all star last season. Currently he is second in receiving in the league. "He probably will be a CFL draft choice and will warrant strong All Canadian consideration this year," Arnott adds. Nationally an all-star team is selected from universities across the country.
Other players Arnott believes will warrant all star consideration include: quarterback Marcello Lio, ranked third in the province; slotback (receiver) Remzi Veli, fourth in the league in pass receptions; defensive linebacker Steve Bodanis, "probably the best linebacker in the league" according to Arnott, and linebacker Pat Wickett.
"Our team has a strong passing game to date," Arnott says. "Our greatest weakness is probably in our offensive line. We're not really strong there yet but it's an improving unit. New players are feeling their way through. We lost two starters from the offensive line last year."
Last year the football team finished in fifth place (out of eight teams), with four wins and four losses. It was a dramatic improvement for a team that had been on a 45 game losing streak.
"The team spirit is high because we're a good football team with a lot of good character kids and we're winning football games," Arnott says. Turnout at games has been good and the crowd gives the team a lot of support, he adds.
Unlike American university teams, where students are recruited on scholarship solely to play for the team, Canadian university football players attend a university because of the curriculum they choose. Therefore, the only academic requirement for the football team is that players be full-time students in good standing with the university. Nonetheless, "we have some kids who are very good academically," Arnott says. Linebacker David D'Onofrio had a
90 per cent average coming out of high school last year. Brian Kolman, an offensive centre, has a 7 GPA and is an Ontario Scholar. Lio, a kinesiology and sociology major, won the award for Most Improved Player in 1995-96. No one who fails their year can remain on the team. Many of the players are involved in two or three sports.
Men's Golf
With only five team members and a playing season that ends Oct. 8, the Men's Golf team may be among York's least known teams.
They've played in three invitational tournaments so far. The first was held at Toronto's York Downs Golf and Country Club on Sept. 16 against McMaster, Wilfrid Laurier, Toronto, Guelph, Trent, and Waterloo. The York team won, with a combined score of 301. (In golf, the lowest score wins.)
The second game, hosted by Queens, was at Camden Braes Golf Club, near Kingston on Sept. 21. The York team placed second to Queens, with a score of 307, beating out Waterloo, two teams each from Ottawa and Fleming College, McMaster, Brock, Université de Québec à Montréal and St. Lawrence College. They came second (to Guelph) in a match play tournament on Sept. 23, hosted by the University of Toronto at St. Andrews Valley Golf Club in Aurora. Other competing teams included McMasters, Waterloo and the University of Toronto.
"We have two great players," says team coach Bill Bruce. "Billy Walsh came second in the individual scores at York Downs with 71. Chris Jones had two really solid rounds, with 72 and 75 (at the first two games)."
"Golf is a funny sport," Bruce explains. "All games revolve around the Ontario University Athletic Association [OUAA] championships. You can pick and choose the invitationals you go to. They are nothing more than try outs to make sure you've got the right guys playing. We want to win everything. We're trying now to make sure we've got the best five guys we can get.
Three of the five spots are now solidly chosen. Four to five players are potentials for the last two spots. "It's shaping up as a strong team," Bruce says.
One of the best things about the golf team is the strong team spirit, Bruce says. Walsh, a geography major, is ranked fourth among amateurs in Ontario. "He's as good a player as there is, period. We didn't have him last year. He is a transfer student from the U.S.
"Everyone thinks we have a good chance to do well in the Ontario finals. They're pretty upbeat," he adds.
Bruce admits it's too early to say how the team will do at the OUAA Finals. "We haven't seen all the schools yet. We haven't seen Windsor who were relatively strong last year. We were 11th out of 12 last year. I think we will improve on that. I think we'll be in the top three or four I'm optimistic."
Lectures/Seminars/Conferences
Business on the Internet
Thursday, October 3
Presented by the Schulich School of Business Alumni Association Business Trends speaker series and sponsored by Ernst & Young. Guest speakers will be Andrew Schachter, TBWA/Chiat Day Advertising; and Barry Rivelis, Ernst
& Young. Ontario Club, 5:30 p.m. To register, call (416) 736-5708.
Atkinson Alumni
Teaching Award Lecture
Friday, October 4
Prof. Clem Marshall (Sociology). Harry Leith Room (004), Atkinson, 7 p.m.
The Challenging Future of
21st Century Leadership
Monday, October 7
The Institute for Leadership Development hosts a participatory discussion forum. Speakers include:
Dr. Noel Brown, special representative to the Group of 77, United Nations; Noeleen Heyzer, director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women; and Prof. Harlan Cleveland, president of the World Academy of Arts and Science. Noon to 1:45 p.m., Senate Chamber, N940 Ross. Information: Sujit Chowdhury or Daniel Weisz, (416) 650-8081.
Sports Events
Yeomen Volleyball
Thursday, October 3
Vs. Guelph. Tait McKenzie Centre, 7 p.m.
Yeowomen Tennis
Saturday, October 5
Vs. McGill/Laurier. Tennis Courts,
10 a.m.
Yeomen Water Polo
Saturday, October 5
Vs. Western at 12:30 p.m. and McMaster at 4 p.m. Tait McKenzie Pool
Yeomen Football
Saturday, October 5
Vs. Guelph, Sport Event Field, 2 p.m.
Yeowomen Basketball
Saturday, October 5
Vs. Alumni. Tait McKenzie Centre, 6 p.m.
York Rugby
Saturday, October 5
Yeomen vs. Waterloo. Rugby Pitch, 1 p.m.
Sunday, October 6
Yeowomen vs. Brock. Rugby Pitch, 1 p.m.
Yeomen Hockey Invitational
Saturday and Sunday
October 5 and 6
York Ice Arena
York Soccer
Sunday, October 6
York vs. Carleton. Play begins at 1 p.m. for the Yeomen and at 3 p.m. for the Yeowomen. Sport Event Field
Fine Arts Events
Chamber Music Concert
Saturday, October 5
A concert of unusual chamber music by Shostakovich, celebrating his 90th anniversary, features York Music professor Sterling Beckwith as vocal soloist. Glenn Gould Studio (250 Front St. W.), 8 p.m. Ticket information: (416) 205-5555.
Meetings
Board of Governors Meeting
Monday, October 7
Board/Senate Chamber, Glendon, 4 to 6 p.m.
Theses Defences
The Social Imaginaries of Modernity: An Ethnographic History of Sociology and Mass Culture
Monday, October 7
Patricia Cormack, PhD defence. Graduate Program in Sociology. N927 Ross, 10:30 a.m.
Miscellaneous
York Security Services will offer the following workshops on Street Proofing Personal Self Defense: Oct. 2 (1 to 3:30 p.m.); and Oct. 11 (12 noon to 2:30 p.m.). Both workshops will take place in Room 307 of the Student Centre and are available at no charge to members of the York community.
The Calendar of Events column is free to the York community, subject to availability of space. Contact Debbie Jamieson at (416) 736-2100, ext. 22098 for assistance.
Advertising: The York Gazette carries only paid advertisements. For as little as $20, individuals may place a Classified message of up to 45 words. Display advertising rates are available upon request. For paid advertisements, contact Maggie McGregor at (416) 736-2100, ext. 33160 for assistance.
Advertisement copy must be submitted 15 days before publication date. The Gazette reserves the right to refuse submissions.
The latest winner of the Lottery York draw is Perry Noel of the circulation department in the Scott Library. The ticket was sold to him by manager John Thompson. Ticket number 403 was lucky for him. Watch for upcoming Lottery York news.
Applications for internal transfers/
promotions should reach Human Resources no later than October 9, 1996. Application forms and detailed job descriptions are available in the reception area of Human Resources. Bargaining unit members with current Priority Placement privileges have already been considered for the following positions; the recruitment process may later be suspended if any YUSA member affected by job closure selects Priority Placement.
*Indicates position is exempt from bargaining unit.
ADVISOR: HELEN THIBODEAU
Enquiries Assistant - Admissions
JOB NO: 219B BAND: 6 SALARY: $30,065 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Minimum level of formal education required: High school diploma or equivalent related experience required. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required: 2 years' recent related experience (e.g., answering a high volume of detailed enquiries, providing regulatory and complex information, etc.), including dealing with the public in a student service or comparable customer service area. Skills required: Ability to be flexible and perform as a team player; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: accurate on-line data entry skills and knowledge of a large computerized records system; advising and counselling skills; analyzing, interpreting and presenting information; exercising good judgement; attending accurately to detail and working effectively under pressure of high volume; exercising tact and diplomacy; eliciting and providing accurate information; providing regulatory information and answering detailed enquiries in a quick, efficient, clear and concise manner; dealing courteously and effectively with customers/co-workers; effective interpersonal and public relations skills; good written communication skills; effective organizational skills; accurate wordprocessing skills; maintaining confidentiality; bending and lifting. Please attach a current résumé when submitting an application.
Enquiries Assistant - Admissions
JOB NO: 220B BAND: 6 SALARY: $30,065 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. [Temporary to April 7, 1997]
Minimum level of formal education required: High school diploma or equivalent related experience required. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required: 18 months' recent related experience (e.g., answering a high volume of detailed enquiries, providing regulatory and complex information, etc.), including dealing with the public in a student service or comparable customer service area. Skills required: Ability to be flexible and perform as a team player; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: accurate on-line data entry skills and knowledge of a large computerized records system; advising and counselling skills; analyzing, interpreting and presenting information; exercising good judgement; attending accurately to detail and working effectively under pressure of high volume; exercising tact and diplomacy; eliciting and providing accurate information; providing regulatory information and answering detailed enquiries in a quick, efficient, clear and concise manner; dealing courteously and effectively with customers/co-workers; effective interpersonal and public relations skills; good written communication skills; effective organizational skills; accurate wordprocessing skills; maintaining confidentiality; bending and lifting. Please attach a current résumé when submitting an application.
Administrative Secretary -
Women's Studies, Glendon
JOB NO: 221B BAND: 6 SALARY: Based on an annual salary of $30,065 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (25 hours/week) [Temporary to June 30, 1997]
Minimum level of formal education required: High School graduation with secretarial training or equivalent. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required:
2 years' related experience (e.g., committee administration, coordinating arrangements, manipulating data, secretarial, etc.), preferably in an academic environment. Skills required: Typing 40-45 wpm, accuracy essential; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: compiling and manipulating data to produce reports; effective oral and written communication skills to elicit and provide accurate information clearly and concisely; taking minutes; working effectively as a member of a team; attending accurately to detail; exercising initiative; solving problems in routine situations; dealing courteously, tactfully and effectively with people; maintaining confidentiality; excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and working effectively under pressure of high volume. Please attach a current résumé when submitting an application.
*Administrative Secretary -
Principal's Office, Glendon
JOB NO: 222B GRADE: 5 CEYU
SALARY: Based on an annual salary of $29,044 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. [Temporary to June 30, 1997]
Minimum level of formal education required: High School graduation with secretarial training or equivalent. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required: 2 years' related experience (e.g., administrative, arranging meetings, answering a variety of enquiries, secretarial, etc.), preferably in an academic environment. Skills required: Advanced wordprocessing skills (e.g., macros, tables, columns, merge, etc.); typing 40-45 wpm, accuracy essential; desktop publishing skills preferred; accurate grammatical and spelling skills in both French and English; initiative and sound judgement essential; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: effective organizational skills, including ability to set priorities, work independently and attend accurately to detail; excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English; dealing courteously and effectively with people; maintaining confidentiality; adapting will to competing demands and juggling conflicting priorities. Please attach a current résumé when submitting an application.
ADVISOR: CLAIRE BARRETT-COPPIN
Secretary to Associate Dean & Publications Assistant - Graduate Studies
JOB NO: 223K BAND: 7 Provisional
SALARY: Based on an annual salary of $31,328 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. [Temporary to April 30, 1997]
Minimum level of formal education required: One year's university education or equivalent required; university degree preferred. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required: 2-3 years' related experience (e.g., committee administration, coordinating arrangements, manipulating data, etc.), preferably in an academic environment. Skills required: Ability to write agendas and reports preferred; wordprocessing, computerized spreadsheet and database skills required; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: compiling and manipulating data to produce reports; effective oral and written communication skills to elicit and provide accurate information clearly and concisely; excellent interpersonal skills; taking minutes; coordinating projects; working both independently and as a member of a team; attending accurately to detail; exercising initiative; dealing courteously, tactfully and effectively with people; maintaining confidentiality; excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities in a high pressure environment. Please attach a current résumé when submitting an application.
PPA Secretary/Course Secretary -
Political Science, Arts
JOB NO: 224K BAND: 6 SALARY: Based on an annual salary of $30,065 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. [Temporary to November 8, 1997]
Minimum level of formal education required: High school graduation with secretarial training or equivalent. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required: 2 years' related experience (e.g., administration of an academic program, answering a variety of enquiries, secretarial, etc.), preferably in an academic environment. Skills required: Typing 40-45 wpm, accuracy essential; demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: effective communication skills to elicit and provide accurate information clearly and concisely; working effectively as a member of a team; attending accurately to detail; exercising initiative; solving problems in routine situations; dealing courteously, tactfully and effectively with people; maintaining confidentiality; effective organizational skills, including setting priorities and working effectively under pressure of high volume; familiarity with an on-line computerized student records system; advanced wordprocessing (e.g., macros, tables, mail merge, document layout, etc.) in a Windows environment. Please attach a current résumé when submitting an application.
Computer Systems Support Technician - Office of the Dean, Science
JOB NO: 225K BAND: 11 Provisional SALARY: $37,252 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Minimum level of formal education required: Four year university degree in Computer Science (including several advanced courses) or a closely related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience required: One year's related experience (e.g., supporting computing systems, resolving computing problems, front-line technical support for users, etc.). Skills required: Knowledge of shell scripting under UNIX/Solaris and Tex/LaTeX preferred. Good problem solving and analytical skills; good oral and written communication skills; dealing courteously and effectively with people; good interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of: skill in PC performance analysis and tuning; familiarity with PC office productivity applications (e.g., Wordperfect, Microsoft Office); familiarity with database applications (e.g., MS Access); Unix operating systems;
X-terminals/UNIX networking; skill in configuring X-terminals; systems programming in C; X window, GNU tools; Intermediate knowledge of: Internet services and applications, especially Web Technologies (e.g., HTML, CGI scripting, use of Java applets); installation, configuration and maintenance of desktop systems and Novell Netware file servers; PC networking skills (including printers); technical knowledge of DOS/Windows (3.x/95)/Novell Netware operating systems. Please attach a covering letter and current résumé when submitting an application.
