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Coordinator for Facility Operations & Aquatics UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Facility Operations, this position is responsible for the planning, management and supervision of facility operations and aquatics.  This includes personnel management and supervision of student employees working in the facility operations/aquatics area. Work with colleagues to manage a comprehensive collegiate recreation program and assist with the selection and delivery of recreation activities and student employment practices that contribute to student success and wellbeing.
Executive Creative Director (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
An experienced and visionary leader, the Executive Creative Director (ECD) translates marketing and communications strategies into compelling creative concepts and expressions to consistently and effectively bring the UMass brand to life. This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and is a member of the MarCom leadership team. The ECD has exceptional leadership skills and a strong background in audience segmenting and storytelling.  The role leads creative efforts across multiple platforms including magazine, print, digital, writing and editing, and video and photography.  The ECD directs and develops compelling, best-in-class, strategic and effective solutions that set the creative standard for university marketing material. As the strategic leader for the MarCom creative team, the ECD partners closely with colleagues in University Relations and collaborates effectively with schools, colleges and university-wide units, and external partners. This position builds on brand architecture (verbal and visual) to generate creative communications that grow UMass Amherst’s brand awareness and enhance our reputation.
Temporary Professional - Research Coordinator UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Department of Kinesiology, the SITLess4Brain Health Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technician/Research Coordinator for an NIH/NIA-funded research project. This position will coordinate research project activities funded by the National Institute on Aging for the SITLess4Brain Lab. Primarily, the project coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations of an exercise-based clinical trial for older adults under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
Senior Award Research Administrator (Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Assistant Director for the Office of Post-Award Management (OPAM), the Senior Administrator reviews, negotiates, and finalizes for acceptance by the Authorized Representative, grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for research, instruction, and other public service funding received by the University from international, federal, state, and local government sponsors as well as private for-profit and not-for-profit sponsors, including business, industry, associations, and foundations.
Clerk IV (Office Manager) UMass Amherst
The Office Manager is responsible for the administrative management of the Berthiaume Center in the Isenberg School of Management. Responsibilities include departmental scheduling, purchasing, preparation of financial and non-financial reports, maintenance of the departmental website, and assisting in the planning and execution of departmental events. The position is the department liaison with other offices both in and outside of the Isenberg School.
Laboratory Technician I UMass Amherst
Perform laboratory and field work, in consultation with the Director, in support of several grant-funded applied water quality monitoring and research projects. Carry out water sample collection, processing, and analysis following established protocols and assigned field schedules. Manage assigned tasks, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines in alignment with Center objectives. Maintain and calibrate laboratory and field equipment, coordinate QA/QC activities, and ensure compliance with certification requirements. Support data management and assist in preparation for laboratory audits and reporting. Coordinate daily activities and ensure smooth operation of the Environmental Analysis Laboratory.
Technical Assistant III (Educ) UMass Amherst
Provide support for general and organic laboratory and lecture courses. Maintain an organized set of materials to support faculty lecturing in large enrollment first and second year courses, including general education courses. In collaboration with the Directors of teaching laboratories and technical staff, develop new, complementary laboratory experiments at the freshmen and sophomore levels. Direct supervision provided by the Director of the General Chemistry Laboratory (Sr. Lecturer II A) and functional supervision provided by the Organic and Inorganic Teaching Laboratories Coordinator (Laboratory Technician II) and the Organic Laboratory Director (Sr. Lecturer II).
Clerk IV (Fiscal Services Coordinator, Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS)) - Hybrid Opportunity UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV, Fiscal Services Coordinator, in the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) is responsible for all accounts receivable functions for the IALS Core Facilities including invoicing, collections, and applying payments, as well as assisting with onboarding customers.  In addition to these duties, the Fiscal Services Coordinator performs procurement-related functions and works on special projects as assigned by the Fiscal Services Manager and Director of Finance and Operations.
Clerk IV (Work Management Specialist) UMass Amherst
The Work Management Specialist coordinates, processes, and monitors scheduling and work management systems for facilities and campus services. They are the primary contact for building occupants and responsible for building maintenance communications; administers procedures and training for new users; ensures proper utilization of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); provides reports and statistical data from the work management systems.
Senior Desktop Support Technician (EDP Programmer II) UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst Information Technology Enterprise Desktop Support (EDS) specializes in delivering solutions tailored to the unique needs of UMass Amherst departments and focuses on providing comprehensive management, support, compliance, and incident resolution for university-owned equipment. The Senior Desktop Support Technician (EDP Programmer II) is responsible for providing advanced technical support to IT Enterprise Desktop Support customers in academic and administrative departments encompassing faculty, staff, and students, troubleshooting escalated complex desktop and software issues, and ensuring the security of the university-owned systems.
Slavery North Artist-In-Residence/Research Fellow UMass Amherst
The Artist-In-Residence (Research Fellow) for Slavery North will actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the center. Artists-in-Residence, with support of Slavery North leadership, will conduct independent research and create original works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North which include 1) Canadian Slavery, (2) slavery in the US North, (3) the comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions, (4) the study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery, and (5) Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery. Furthermore, the research must center on the enslaved and/or adopt an anti-colonial, de-colonial, post-colonial, and/or anti-racist methodology/approach which challenges the nature of European and Euro-American imperialism and colonialism and interrogates the racist logic of the institution of Transatlantic Slavery.
Cloud Automation Engineer (Hybrid/Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Cloud Automation Engineer will implement, monitor, and continually improve procedures and resource allocations to ensure professional, high quality technology support and services to the UMass Amherst Campus including its executives, faculty, staff, and administrators.  Provide support and maintenance of cloud computing systems, both on-premises and with third parties, including assessing systems services to identify potential weakness and problems and refining deployment, backup, and integration scripts.
Senior Research Fellow - Analytical Geochemistry UMass Amherst
We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Fellow to manage analytical geochemistry research facilities and instrumentation and conduct research with faculty within the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Senior Research Fellow will manage the Cosmogenic Nuclide and X-ray Analytical Laboratores in support of research in geochemistry, geomorphology, volcanology, sedimentology, mineralogy, and petrology.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - HPP UMass Amherst
The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to externally funded (NIH and PCORI currently) research on a range of topics related to health disparities. Current topics and populations of focus include effects of Medicaid 1115 Waivers on pediatric healthcare quality and utilization in Massachusetts, implementation of depression screening and treatment in renal dialysis facilities, and arts-based participatory action research focused on LGBTQIA+ youth mental health. The Postdoctoral Research Associate responsibilities will include assisting Dr. Goff and the research team in quantitative and qualitative data collection and/or analysis, supporting Dr. Goff in preparation of grant proposals that are largely focused on healthcare quality and health disparities for women and children, writing scientific papers, literature reviews, and community engagement. Responsibilities may require indirect supervision of undergraduate research assistants working on the same team on a project as the Postdoctoral Research Associate.
Social Media Writer/Strategist (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Social Media Writer/Strategist plays a lead role and exercises sound judgement in crafting content for the institution’s organic social media content that ladders up to the goals and content strategy for the institution. As social media writer, this position exercises sound editorial judgement in crafting thoughtful, well-researched content that elevates the reputation of UMass Amherst. Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital Communications, this role plays an essential part in amplifying the university’s triumphs, ventures and pivotal role in shaping lives on a national and international scale. It also provides perspective on student and faculty life at the University and supports and kindles student, faculty and alumni engagement.  The position requires excellent research and writing skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of audiences, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, public officials, alumni and donors. The Social Media Writer/Strategist must be able to work independently and as a team member, exercising sound judgment under deadline conditions. The job requires being available outside of normal business hours as needed, and participating in an on-call rotation on nights, weekends and holidays to monitor and post timely social media and web content.
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.
Infrastructure Engineer(Remote OR 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.
Senior Systems Analyst (Hybrid Opportunity) 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.
Clerk IV (Academic Data & Credentialing Specialist) UMass Amherst
The Academic Data and Credentialing Specialist (Clerk IV) plays a vital role in managing student placements, faculty assignments, course scheduling, and credentialing within the institution’s academic data systems. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of academic records while supporting credential verification and compliance for faculty and clinical partners. Working closely with program directors, faculty, and clinical site representatives, the specialist helps maintain the seamless coordination of academic and clinical operations. This position requires a balance of detailed clerical work and an understanding of broader academic workflows.
Clerk IV (Office Manager - CNEI) UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV will be working in collaboration with the Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation Co-Directors and is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day and strategic operational aspects of the Marieb Center and providing administrative support. This is a 3-year appointment with possibility of re-appointment based on funding.

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