Title: Graduate Reader

Employee Classification: Graduate Reader

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Toulouse Grad School

Department: UNT-Toulouse Grad Sch-Dean's Off-142100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Toulouse Graduate School, with its outstanding faculty, high academic standards, and diverse student body, provides abundant opportunities for graduate students by offering over 100 master's and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines.

Position Overview

This is advanced professional work, which includes reviewing, evaluating, approving, and publishing theses and dissertations submitted to the Toulouse Graduate School. Theses and dissertations are evaluated and reviewed for compliance with (a) copyright law, rules and regulations; (b) UNT Thesis Manual formatting requirements, as well as other discipline specific style guides; (c) accepted standard rules of English grammar and spelling; (d) electronic accessibility and readability, and (e) providing statistical data as requested. Work is performed with some latitude for decision making under the supervision of the Director and Dean of the Graduate School.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of academic policies and procedures relating to the preparation of a thesis or dissertation.
• Extensive knowledge of writing and editing styles, grammar, spelling and punctuation and has the ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to edit large volumes of printed and written material rapidly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Review and evaluate theses and dissertations for compliance with copyright law, rules and regulations; UNT and discipline specific style guides; accepted standard rules of English grammar and spelling; electronic accessibility and readability; and provide statistical data as requested, with end goal of delivery to UNT Libraries.
• Meet individually or in group setting with students and faculty as needed regarding theses/dissertation processing and procedures; entails more specific and detailed instructions on word processing, copyright, alternative formatting and use of multimedia.
• Research activities to stay current on issues related to the use of copyrighted materials, multimedia use, archiving standards and style manuals and make references to standards in the UNT thesis manual.
• Maintain UNT Thesis Manual.
• Consult and collaborate with various UNT entities with interest in theses and dissertations (e.g., patent office and/or UNT legal affairs) regarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with ETD technology and awareness of changes that will impact UNT.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.