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Academic Programs Manager UMass Amherst
The Academic Programs Manager provides leadership and direction for the Kinesiology Undergraduate and Graduate programs by supporting administration, student progress, and excellence.
Clerk IV (Office Supervisor) UMass Amherst
Under supervision of the Director, serves as Office Manager for the Center for Early Education and Care (CEEC). Implementation and maintenance of budget procedures for the Center for Early Education and Care. Oversees daily operation of the CEEC office; conducts monthly tuition billing to families and agencies; and maintains, monitors, and evaluates departmental fiscal operations and database. Maintains paper files of child and family information and manages program purchasing including ProCard functions in accordance with departmental and University standards.
Learning Technology Support Supervisor UMass Amherst
The Learning Technology Supervisor supervises and leads a team of support specialists and graduate students to provide high quality, customer-centered support in instructional technologies, including the campus Learning Management System (LMS) and third-party tools. This position supports UMass initiatives by leading projects and collaborating with other departments to optimize the use of learning management systems, digital tools, and educational resources.
Director of Wellbeing Education and Services UMass Amherst
The Director of Wellbeing Education and Services provides department leadership for daily management and oversight of wellness education programs, facilities and services including professional staff, student employees, and contracted services including overseeing the operations of those areas.  Under general direction from the Executive Director of Recreation and Wellbeing.
Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archivist (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archive (BFA) is an archival home for Black women and their allies. Founded by Dr. Irma McClaurin, Black feminist anthropologist, academic administrator, award-winning poet and author, past president of Shaw University and leader in higher education, the BFA seeks to identify Black women from all walks of life who are artists, activists, and academics but may not be well known, and document their wide array of contributions at many levels: community, state, national, and global. The Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archivist will work with colleagues in the Robert S. Cox Special Collections and University Archives Research Center (SCUA), working with the Head of SCUA, Curator of Collections, and Associate Dean on collection development, description and access, digitization, public programming, and promotion of collections that document the lives and work of Black women and their allies. The Archivist will be responsible for implementing professional standards in arrangement and description; assisting patrons in learning and research; identifying collections for digitization and ensuring digital content is created according to national and departmental standards; conducting research; overseeing the transfer and accessioning of new collections; and supporting the use of collections in SCUA's reading room. This position is term-limited to three years and may be extended at the discretion of the Dean of University Libraries, contingent on available funding.
Clinical Placement Service Manager UMass Amherst
The College of Nursing is seeking a full-time 12-month Graduate Clinical Placement Services Manager. Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and in collaboration with program directors, this staff member will recruit new clinical placement locations and preceptors as well as maintain existing relationships for our nursing students who are both local and located nationally. They will work with the College of Nursing faculty and other departments within the campus to promote opportunities for inter-professional education. This position requires a dynamic response to a constantly changing work environment. This position requires a history of successful recruitment, excellent communication skills, general knowledge of healthcare systems, as well as administrative/clerical skills.
Assistant Director for Student Activities UMass Amherst
Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Student Organizational Development and Management, the Assistant Director of Student Activities oversees all aspects of routine student event planning and advising, including risk, travel, and budget management for Registered Student Organizations (RSO).
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies Program, Department of Political Science & Commonwealth Honors College UMass Amherst
The interdisciplinary Legal Studies Program of the Department of Political Science and the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are pleased to announce a joint faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Commonwealth Honors College, to commence Fall 2025. This is an Honors faculty tenure-track position. We welcome applicants from a variety of methodological, disciplinary, and theoretical backgrounds with a substantive focus on law, crime, and society, punishment, and/or the carceral state, in the United States or the US in comparative perspective. The teaching load is 2/2 and consists of two Legal Studies courses and two Honors courses per year, particularly the Honors Thesis Seminar or courses satisfying General Education requirements. Honors Faculty also are engaged in the Commonwealth Honors College community and meet annually with the CHC Dean, in addition to contributing to the life of their home department, college, and university.
Research Fellow - Family Forest Research Center (NWOS) UMass Amherst
The FFRC is seeking a motivated and personable Research Fellow to join our team. This position involves working closely with FFRC directors Dr. Brett Butler and Paul Catanzaro, and other FFRC members, on various projects that explore the attitudes and behaviors of family forest owners and their impacts on the landscape. Specific responsibilities will be tailored to the fellow’s interests and skills, providing a dynamic and flexible work environment. Projects are to be determined, but will likely include social-justice related topics, including Tribal forest ownership.
Skilled Laborer II UMass Amherst
Provides the care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, walks, roadways, and parking lots.
Skilled Laborer II (Hoisting License - Grounds Department) UMass Amherst
Provides the care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, walks, roadways, and parking lots.
Second Class Power Plant Engineer - Operator UMass Amherst
The incumbent performs numerous operations and maintenance tasks and leads others in the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Power Plant, meeting all environmental and safety requirements. Works under the direction and supervision of the Power Plant Manager and Power Plant Assistant Plant Manager.
Third Class Power Plant Engineer (1 Year Appointment) UMass Amherst
The person holding this position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Central Heating Plant equipment and systems and assists with maintenance tasks as assigned. This position reports to the Operations Manager and receives functional supervision from the Lead Operator.
Culinary Worker II (Blue Wall) UMass Amherst
Performs routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation including cooking, cleaning, and serving food. The basic purpose of this work is to perform cooking tasks and assist with cleaning and food serving work as needed.
Technical Assistant II (Pest Control - 3rd Shift) UMass Amherst
Performs technical work related to pest and rodent control within and around University owned buildings and land; performs related work as required.
Technical Assistant II (Pest Control - 2nd Shift) UMass Amherst
Performs technical work related to pest and rodent control within and around University owned buildings and land; performs related work as required.
Departmental Assistant - Moran UMass Amherst
Departmental Assistant will report to department chair and admin to complete tasks related to the migration of courses to Moodle/Canvas.
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct & Community Standards (Multiple Positions) UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct and Community Standards performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of student services with primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the University Student Conduct system.
University Police Officer (Multiple Positions) UMass Amherst
In this position, University Police Officers, serve as multi-skilled professionals performing the full spectrum of law enforcement, investigation, and emergency services. The primary duty of this position is the enforcement of all applicable state and local laws; and the enforcement of university traffic rules and regulations. By vigilant observation and investigation, employees in this position will perform identification, apprehension and detention when appropriate, of individuals suspected of violating these laws. Additionally, employees in this position provide education, preserve the public peace, provide protection to life and property, and provide needed assistance to the community.
Temporary Professional (Research Associate) UMass Amherst
Research Associates contribute to project implementation working under the direction of experienced UMDI research professionals. Research Associates’ work focuses heavily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. The position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.

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