Murray State University

STAFF (Salaried positions. Résumé required.):

1. LEGAL ASSISTANT, Office of General Counsel. Full-time, 12 month, non-tenure track position to begin November 2009. Qualifications: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Must possess strong organizational and office skills, including typing, computer processing, and scanning documents; initiative, multi-tasking, and working independently are required. Must have strong analytical skills and be detail and task oriented. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required. Must be comfortable using available resources to search for various forms of data. The willingness and ability to work occasional extended hours or weekends is required. Familiarity with the organization of Murray State University is preferred. Responsibilities: Initial gathering and assessment of data and records, preparation of correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda, organizing and maintaining files and sub-files, file legal documents using the U.S. District Court's Electronic Case Files system, monitoring contractor compliance with state equal employment hiring requirements by gathering and assessing data regarding employee demographics, review and initiate the routine processing of Open Records Requests, and other administrative duties. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 6, 2009. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Search Committee Chair, Office of General Counsel, 100 Pogue Library Bldg, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3341.

2. MARKETING SPECIALIST, Center for Telecommunications Systems Management. Full-time, non-tenure track position to begin January 2010. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Experience with student recruitment required. Experience with Guidance Counselors and secondary school personnel required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Working knowledge of current telecommunications curriculum and programs preferred. Responsibilities: Assist the staff in the Program of Distinction in Telecommunications Systems Management to promote all aspects of the program. Assume primary responsibility of student recruitment for both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as specialized initiatives supported by grant funds. Plan and direct Cyber Academy. Will build relationships with organizations for placement of interns and graduates. Develop and implement a public relations plan for the Program of Distinction. Provides assistance in developing sources to foster new initiatives. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 13, 2009. To Apply: Submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to: Chair Search Committee, 207 Industry & Technology, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3347.

3. EDUCATIONAL SITE COORDINATOR, Hopkinsville 2+2 Program, Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. A full-time, nine month position at the Murray State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus to begin August 2010. Qualifications:  Master's degree in education required, doctorate preferred.  Faculty rank and tenure track status assigned according to appropriate credentials.  Public school teaching experience PreK-12 required. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in education, advise and recruit students, recruit adjunct faculty, and coordinate educational programs at the Hopkinsville Regional Campus.  Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 16, 2009. To Apply:  Submit a letter of application, vita, copies of transcripts and three letters of reference to:  Dr. Jo Robertson Chair 2+2 Hopkinsville Site Coordinator Search Committee, 3201 Alexander Hall, College of Education, Murray State University, Murray, KY 32071. 

4. FIELD/LAB DATA MANAGER, Hancock Biological Station. Full-time, non-tenure track position to begin November 2009. Qualifications: Master's degree with experience in the field required. Experience with optical sensors in aquatic environments required. Experience with cyberinfrastructure and creation and maintenance of web pages required. Must have experience with database structure. Experience with HIS databases preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must show evidence of ability to collaborate with counterparts in the field. Responsibilities: Deploying and maintaining optical fiber lake buoys and stream cyberinfrastructure. Will work with GLEON and HIS data bases and information technology system at the university. Will interact with managers and researchers at other locations.deploying similar cyber infrastructure. Will be involved in Hancock Bological Station education and outreach programs associated with the grant. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 16, 2009. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to: Chair, Search Committee, Hancock Biological Station, 561 Emma Drive, Murray Kentucky 42071.

5. COORDINATOR II, Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS), Department of Upward Bound Math and Science Program. Full-time, 12-month position to begin December 2009. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Math, Science, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering or related field preferred. Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Human Services, Communications or related field preferred. Two years experience working with low income, first generation students, parents, and high school personnel required. Must possess knowledge of college admissions, academic requirements, financial aid process, and web page design. Strong oral and written communication skills and time management skills required. Must be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekend. Responsibilities: Plans workshops and activities for participants during the academic year. Coordinates daytime classes and evening classes during the summer component. Conducts bi-monthly school visits and college preparation workshops. Administers mentoring program, publishes monthly newsletter, and maintains web page. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 20, 2009. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts, and names and contact information for three professional references to: Chair Coordinator II Search, 240 Blackburn Bldg, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.