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Associate Director - Electron Microscopy UMass Amherst
The Associate Director of Electron Microscopy in the Institute for Applied Life Sciences is responsible for assisting the Director with the maintenance, training, and day-to-day operations of the equipment in the Electron Microscopy Core Facility, including a range of TEM and SEM instruments.
Electrician I (Zone 1) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as electric, electronic, electro-mechanical controls, card access/security, fire alarm, communication equipment and their related devices and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment.  Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Control Technicians/trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.  Performs related work as required.
Controls & Refrigeration Systems Specialist (Fume Hood) UMass Amherst
The Controls & Refrigeration Systems Specialist (Fume Hood) position primary responsibility for the operation and maintenance of HVAC-R automation systems and other controls systems. Works with the Building Automation System (BAS) and performs calibration, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of Direct Digital Control (DDC) controls and pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and electronic components. Assists plumbers, pump mechanics, electricians, HVAC mechanics, refrigeration technicians, and other trades in the diagnosis, repair, and replacement of their system components.
Utility Electrical Engineer UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Utilities, the Utility Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical engineering activities involved with the design, project management, maintenance, alteration, and repair of existing utility electrical distribution systems including, writing specifications and estimating material and labor costs. Responsible for implementing safe procedures involved with the operation and switching of the campus high voltage distribution systems.
HR Training/Onboarding Specialist (Administration & Finance) (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the HR Director, Facilities and Campus Services, the HR Training & Recruiting Specialist plays a pivotal role in enhancing workplace through effective recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives. This position is responsible for supporting recruiting efforts, ensuring a smooth onboarding process, compliance with continuing education requirements and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
Departmental Assistant- Carpenter (Summer) UMass Amherst
Perform varied carpentry tasks, including layout, framing, hanging / finishing gypsum wall board, painting, flooring installation, trim / finish carpentry, installations, doors.
Departmental Assistant (Laborer- Summer) UMass Amherst
Performs general construction labor, and assist others in performing carpentry, painting, repair and construction activities.
Human Resources Business Partner III (Hybrid) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Business Partner for the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), the Human Resources Business Partner III supports all human resources functions as a strategic HR partner to the largest academic unit on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. This position will be responsible for supervising a team of HR staff, driving high-quality service delivery and fostering continuous improvement in HR administration. Provides guidance to employees and managers on complex HR issues.
Senior Violence Prevention Educator UMass Amherst
The Senior Violence Prevention Educator is a senior member of the Community Education team, responsible for developing and delivering innovative violence-prevention initiatives that meet the needs of campus & community stakeholders.
Departmental Assistant (Bakery Assistant) UMass Amherst
The Bakery Assistant prepares baked goods such as bread, rolls and pastries; decorates cakes and other baked goods; operates equipment such as bread slicers, mixers and ovens; and inspects baking ingredients for spoilage.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Departmental Assistant - Deer Mouse Field Technician - Colorado UMass Amherst
The Senner Lab in the Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking to hire one seasonal field technician to assist with research on the ecology of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Colorado. The project is focused on understanding how deer mouse physiology and population dynamics are influenced by parasites and environmental variation. The field technician will assist with all aspects of fieldwork, with opportunities for learning research skills throughout the season and potentially carrying out their own individual research projects in the future. The position will run from 15 April – 15 October 2025. Airfare, shared field housing, food, all necessary equipment, and a stipend of $18.81/hour will be provided.
Departmental Assistant - HPP UMass Amherst
Under the general direction and guidance of Dr. Airín D. Martínez, faculty in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the Clerical Assistant will provide administrative, bookkeeping, and communications support for three Massachusetts-based, community-engaged research projects examining suicide prevention, healthy food access, and mental health disparities in primarily Latinx populations.
Associate Director of Career Development (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Associate Director of Career Development, under the guidance of the Executive Director of Employer Relations and Operations, oversees a team of Assistant Directors of Career Development. This role involves delivering intricate and comprehensive career guidance to Isenberg students across seven majors, double majors, and dual degrees, ensuring top-tier services for a diverse student body.
Departmental Assistant/Project Manager Translation Center UMass Amherst
Report to the Director of the UMass Translation Center. Supervise ad-hoc interpreters, translators, and other language professionals, and any assigned student employees. Collaborate with other project managers and Center staff.
Network Security Administrator (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Network Security Administrator is responsible for managing the University's firewalls and VPN infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of campus and data center networks. This role serves as a subject matter expert on next-generation firewall solutions, working closely with project management, network engineers, decentralized firewall tenants, and clients to meet the University's evolving security and business needs.
WEB Dubois Diversity Fellow UMass Amherst
The mission of the CCPH W.E.B. Du Bois Diversity Fellowship is to continue the multicultural training and clinical experience of the early career clinician who has successfully completed the Master’s in Social Work  (MSW) or Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology. This Fellowship offers continued supervised clinical experience to deepen and broaden the fellow's clinical skills which will allow them to leave the fellowship on route to the independent level of clinical practice and prepared to take on leadership roles. Fellows are expected, in addition to general clinical responsibilities, to provide training and support to underrepresented campus communities.
Assistant Director of Global Launch UMass Amherst
The Assistant Director of Global Launch provides leadership and oversight for the UMass Amherst Global Launch programs. The Assistant Director leads recruitment, enrollment and program development and management in consultation with the Executive Director of Global Education, and student support and success initiatives with the Director of Student Success Academic Programs.
Employment Eligibility & I-9 Specialist UMass Amherst
The Employment Eligibility and I-9 Specialist is responsible for ensuring University compliance with federal I-9 employment eligibility regulations including, but not limited to, timely identification and resolution of employment eligibility issues to ensure compliance and mitigate liability. The Specialist designs and delivers training to HR professionals across the University. They monitor, reconcile, and correct data discrepancies between the University’s I-9 system (Tracker I-9), international tax system (Sprintax), E-verify, and HR Direct (PeopleSoft) systems. The Specialist develops and implements employment eligibility verification and hiring/onboarding processes and actively supports HR professionals in I-9 and e-Verify processes.
Departmental Assistant / UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor UMass Amherst
The Upward Bound Summer Institute (UBSI) is a 6-week residential experience hosted at UMass Amherst for 40 – 60 high school students. The UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor supervises volunteers and students, oversees implementation and evaluation of programming, and coordinates with staff during this intensive six-week program. This is a grant-funded position supervised by the Upward Bound Program Director.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Departmental Assistant / UBSI Residential Supervisor UMass Amherst
The Upward Bound Summer Institute (UBSI) is a 6-week residential experience hosted at UMass Amherst for 40 – 60 high school students. The UBSI Residential Supervisor supervises staff and students, oversees the implementation and evaluation of programming, and coordinates with Upward Bound Program staff during the intensive six-week program.  This is a grant-funded position supervised by the Upward Bound Program Director.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.

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