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Transportation Services Coordinator UMass Amherst
The Transportation Services Coordinator is responsible for the management of several University transportation services including Charter Services, the Mt. Ida Shuttle, Accessible Van Service and Administration Transportation Car Services provided by the Specialty Driver to University leaders. This position is also responsible for the management of transportation-related contracts with outside vendors supporting UMass Amherst campus.
Master Plumber/Plumbing Manager UMass Amherst
The Campus Master Plumber/Plumbing Manager will be responsible for the oversight, management, and coordination of all plumbing activities across the university campus with relevant authorities. This role entails ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the campus plumbing infrastructure, while also adhering to all safety standards and local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of plumbing systems, and the ability to effectively manage a team of skilled plumbing professionals and contractors.
Assistant Power Plant Manager UMass Amherst
The Assistant Power Plant Manager provides leadership to the plant operations and maintenance groups for the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Central Heating Plant. This position manages the daily operation of the Central Heating Plant, assuring all plant operations are done in compliance with all permits, laws and regulations. This position plans and has significant input to the scheduling of preventative, predictive, corrective and overhaul maintenance of all Central Heating Plant equipment and systems.
Brand and Marketing Coordinator (Auxiliary Services) UMass Amherst
The Brand and Marketing Coordinator will play a pivotal role in advancing the strategic goals of UMass Auxiliary Enterprises (AE) through comprehensive marketing, brand development, and communications efforts. Reporting to the Senior Director of Auxiliary Enterprises Procurement & Strategy, this position will focus on formulating strategic partnerships, implementing marketing initiatives, and maintaining brand consistency across various platforms while utilizing data analytics to inform decisions and optimize performance. The role requires a blend of creativity, analytical skills, and project management expertise to support the mission and values of Auxiliary Enterprises at UMass Amherst.
Senior Systems Analyst UMass Amherst
The Senior IT Systems Analyst consults with end users and stakeholders (Project Managers, Utilities & Maintenance Managers, UMass IT, vendors, etc.) and conducts technical analysis of systems and network communications to design, build, configure, implement, test and maintain systems.  Provides mentoring and training to IT system analysts and acts as primary technical resource for Help Desk staff and User Support Operations Manager.   Investigates problems with existing systems and delivers solutions while maintaining system compatibility and enabling integration.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Climate Smart Agriculture UMass Amherst
The UMass Extension Agriculture Program is seeking applicants to fill a postdoctoral research associate position in Amherst, Massachusetts. Duties will be performed under a funded agreement with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop a system to track the use of climate-smart agricultural practices in Massachusetts, including healthy soils management practices identified in the Massachusetts Healthy Soils Action Plan. The project also intends to advance understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon sequestration occurring on Massachusetts croplands and managed grasslands, including assessing the greenhouse gas and other benefits of climate-smart agricultural practices.
EDP Programmer II (Senior Desktop Support Technician) UMass Amherst
Support the research and teaching missions of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, a large research and teaching department with several hundred computer users that teaches 15,000 students each year by maintaining the integrity of operating systems, software and hardware for workstations, desktop computers and servers in a highly dynamic multi-platform computing environment.  Support the administration of all departmental UNIX/Linux, MacOS, and Windows computer systems and the department’s local area network.  Assure that an effective and smooth running operation prevails and that the high standards set forth are maintained.
Administrative Secretary I UMass Amherst
The Administrative Secretary provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Equal Opportunity and Access. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and professional functioning of the office by coordinating complex activities with discretion and sound judgment. The role demands a high degree of confidentiality, organizational excellence, and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
Clerk IV (CCPH Client Management and Scheduler) UMass Amherst
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) Client Management and Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating client appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling processes, and providing excellent customer service. This role involves working closely with CCPH providers and clients to optimize appointment slots, manage cancellations and rescheduling, and maintain organized and efficient provider schedules.
Maintainer I (Facilities Services) UMass Amherst
Performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or of an assigned area within a building in the Auxiliary Services Department.  Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture and trash removal in assigned Auxiliary Services buildings.
Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Infrastructure Engineer will assist with data management, provide administration and support of enterprise level network infrastructure management and monitoring tools, create and maintain documentation and continually improve procedures, and help troubleshoot and resolve network outages and performance issues. The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for administration of campus IP address namespace, DNS and DHCP servers, archiving network device configurations, monitoring changes to devices on the network, deploying mass changes to devices and automatic device configuration, and enforcing IT policies.
Human Resources Business Partner II (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Lead HR Business Partner, the HR Business Partner II (HRBP II) provides consultative HR services to academic administration units within the Office of the Provost. The HRBP II facilitates HR processes aligned with University policies and collective bargaining agreements and serves as a key point of contact for HR matters. This role provides support for moderately complex issues related to recruitment, classification, compensation, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities. The HRBP II also provides coverage and operational support for day-to-day HR work and handles routine matters, helping to ensure continuity and consistency across HR service delivery.
Network Security Administrator (Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Network Security Administrator plays a critical role as the primary person responsible for the management of firewall and VPN administration across the entire UMass Amherst campus. This position ensures the security, integrity, and resilience of campus and data center networks by managing next-generation firewall solutions. Acting as a key subject matter expert, this role collaborates with project management, network engineers, decentralized firewall tenants, and clients to address the University's evolving and mission-critical security needs.
Transit Operations Coordinator UMass Amherst
The Transit Operations Coordinator assists with the overall management of activities for UMass Transit Services (UMTS) to ensure that all performance and safety measures are met. Maintains adherence to UMTS rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's goals and objectives, efficiency of operation, cost effectiveness, and positive co-worker relations.
Lecturer - Data Analytics & Computational Social Science (DACSS) UMass Amherst
The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is accepting applications for a full-time (9-month academic year) non-tenure track Lecturer position in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science. This is a two-year position, with the expectation of reappointment contingent upon funding and the candidate’s performance. The preferred start date is September 1, 2026.
Technical Assistant III (Cattle Barn Manager) UMass Amherst
The position participates in the daily operations of the Agronomy Farm in cooperation with the Farm Superintendent and Cattle Management Faculty, including oversight in the care and feeding of beef cattle and maintenance of the cattle facility and grounds. Oversees all cattle, cattle barn employees, and maintains all cattle records. Serves as support staff for the teaching, research, and outreach programs of the Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE) and Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (VASCI).
Web Writer (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Marketing & Communications (Marcom) group leads and coordinates strategic marketing efforts for UMass Amherst to raise the institution’s global visibility and deepen its reputation as one of the nation’s great public research universities. It tells the university’s stories across a wide array of platforms and builds strong relationships with important audiences through a variety of traditional and new marketing tactics. Additionally, the Marcom group provides leadership, consultation, partnership, and coordination for marketers and communicators across campus, collaborating with all colleges, schools, and units.
Human Resources Business Partner I (Hybrid) (Multiple Positions) UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the College of Natural Sciences Human Resources Business Partner III, the Dean's Office Human Resources Business Partner I (HRBP I) supports an academic grouping within the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) in meeting its HR operational and strategic objectives, with a high degree of judgment, initiative, and leadership. Serves as a subject matter expert and advisor on matters related to human resource management, personnel policies and procedures for all employees throughout the unit.
Open Education Librarian UMass Amherst
The Open Education Librarian provides innovative and high-quality programming and services at UMass Amherst. Housed in the division of Data, Digital Strategies, & Scholarly Communication, the Open Education Librarian leads the Libraries’ programs and services supporting the creation, adaptation, and adoption of open educational resources, tools, and practices. Working with Libraries’ colleagues, campus partners, faculty, and graduate students, they will prioritize the development of robust, high-impact, and affordable course materials for learners at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, across the Commonwealth, and beyond.
Dining Hall Supervisor (Blue Wall Cafe) UMass Amherst
Supervises unit control by placement and supervision of personnel assigned to food service unit or units under the prescribed operational schedules and guidelines of said unit(s).

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