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Vita Sebastian Diaz, Jr. Education Master of Library and Information Science University of Texas at Austin. May 2003 Bachelor in Business Administration: Major in Accounting, Minor in Business Administration. University of Texas at El Paso. May 1977 Positions Head, Administrative Services – Library. 1992 – present University of Texas at El Paso, Library Responsibilities: College of Education liaison. Administration and supervision of the University Library’s business activities (accounting, purchasing, payroll, contracts, bldg. maintenance, personnel matters, safety, security, and related matters). Supervise the administration office staff. Serves as a member of the Library’s administrative group, and is involved in the planning, policy-making, and budgeting. Advises the Librarian on matters related to administration services, as well as concerns of library-wide nature. Accountant. 1991-1992 Resolution Trust Corporation Responsibilities: Reconcile savings and loan accounts of failing Savings and Loans. Send financial reports of failing Savings and Loans to resolution Trust Corporation offices in San Antonio and Washington D.C. Senior Accountant. 1989-1991 El Paso Savings Association. Responsibilities: Cash management and Wire Department. Monthly financial statements and Board reports. Government reporting (Reserves and Thrift). Reconcile general ledger accounts. Supervise four employees. Assistant Manager. 1985-1989 Ysleta Teachers Federal Credit Union Responsibilities: Personnel records, benefits program, maintenance procedures for F.F.&E. and physical plant. Development of policy and procedures. Planning and budgeting preparations. Administration Accounting Supervisor. 1982-1985 Ysleta Teachers Federal Credit Union Responsibilities: Full responsibility for accounting and computer operations. Manager. 1980-1982 America Star Theater Corpoaration Treasurer. 1978-1982 Stage Hand. 1971-1980 International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, Local 153 Committees Staff Council. 1997-1998 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP President’s Advisory Committee on Diversity. 1999-2003 University of Texas at El Paso Search Committee – Computer Lab Director. 1993 University of Texas at El Paso. Library Safety Committee. 1993- University of Texas at El Paso-Library Library Student Work Studies. 1994- University of Texas at El Paso-Library Affiliations Border Regional Library Association American Library Association Rotary International