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Post Doctoral Research Associate - Shahriyari Lab UMass Amherst
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UMass Amherst is seeking applicants for an interdisciplinary postdoctoral research associate in Dr Shahriyari’s group for a project in Advancing Disease Modeling through Mathematical Frameworks: Leveraging Single-Cell Spatial Data to Uncover Tissue-Specific Pathways and Immune Responses.
Community Relations Coordinator UMass Amherst
Civic Engagement & Service Learning (CESL) at UMass Amherst partners with faculty, students, and community organizations to integrate meaningful service with academic learning. The Community Relations Coordinator manages and advances CESL’s external presence across the community. The Community Relations Coordinator develops and sustains partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and regional networks to promote CESL programs to external stakeholders.
Marketing and Communications Associate Mt. Ida - Newton
Reporting to the Mount Ida Campus Director of Campus Engagement, the Marketing and Communications Associate promotes the Mount Ida Campus (MIC) to internal and external stakeholders through marketing and communications programs. While working at the Mt Ida campus, the Associate will learn and master marketing and communications tools, tactics, and practices, including writing for a variety of audiences and in a variety of formats, graphic design, social media, website content management and production, digital media campaigns, event-based promotions, in-person marketing and internal communications. The position is designed to allow recent UMass Amherst graduate(s) the opportunity to gain early career experience.
Service Desk Team Lead UMass Amherst
The Service Desk Team Lead is responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality technical support to the UMass Amherst community, including students, faculty, and staff. This includes monitoring performance across multiple support channels (in-person, phone, email, web, and chat), ensuring accurate documentation in the Service Desk ticketing system, and guiding staff in the use of sound judgment when analyzing and resolving IT account and technology-related issues. The supervisor provides coaching and feedback, supports professional development, ensures adherence to service standards, and facilitates appropriate escalation and referral processes. Additionally, the supervisor collaborates with other IT units to improve service delivery and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Service Desk Team Lead UMass Amherst
The Service Desk Team Lead is responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality technical support to the UMass Amherst community, including students, faculty, and staff. This includes monitoring performance across multiple support channels (in-person, phone, email, web, and chat), ensuring accurate documentation in the Service Desk ticketing system, and guiding staff in the use of sound judgment when analyzing and resolving IT account and technology-related issues. The supervisor provides coaching and feedback, supports professional development, ensures adherence to service standards, and facilitates appropriate escalation and referral processes. Additionally, the supervisor collaborates with other IT units to improve service delivery and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Operations UMass Amherst
The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Operations connects students to valuable career opportunities by coordinating campus-wide employer engagement and recruitment activities. Reporting to the Director of Employer Engagement and in collaboration with the Associate Director of High Impact Practices, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Operations executes a multi-year comprehensive strategic plan for effective employer relationships that provide critical capacity in building and sustaining employer relationships across the full range of student recruitment efforts, such as career fairs, on-campus interviews, networking, communicating job and internship opportunities, and other recruitment events.
Audiology Lecturer UMass Amherst
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (httr1://www.umass.edu/sphhs) is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position (9-month appointment) in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences to teach in the area of Audiology. Opportunities exist for summer teaching, which would be compensated for in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The initial appointment period is two years with the possibility of renewal.
Electrician I UMass Amherst
The Electrician I 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.
Assistant Professor - Crop Resilience to Environmental Stress UMass Amherst
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position of Crops Resiliency to Environmental Stresses. This position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a distribution of responsibilities including 50% research, 30% teaching, and 20% service.
Communication Access Coordinator UMass Amherst
The Communication Access Coordinator supports a caseload of students with a wide range of disabilities and temporary impairments by facilitating an interactive process of determining eligibility for appropriate accommodations and ensuring individuals with disabilities receive appropriate accommodation, adjustments, and modifications as mandated by federal, state, and local laws.  Primarily works with Deaf/HOH (hard of hearing) students but also serves as a generalist for students with disabilities.
Departmental Assistant-Art Handler/Installer UMass Amherst
The Fine Arts Center Art Handler/Installer works with the staff of the University Museum of Contemporary Art, Augusta Savage Gallery and Hampden Gallery to assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, museum and gallery modifications, repairs and maintenance.
Departmental Assistant - X-Ray Technician UMass Amherst
Under the supervision of the Radiology Manager, the X-Ray Technician - Departmental Assistant participates directly in the clinical care of patients under the Laws of Radiologic Technology Licensure of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Performs diagnostic radiology examinations, is knowledgeable and participates in quality assurance and control, performing all necessary tests and studies, evaluates radiographs for quality and content, helps review and adheres to policies set forth by the Radiology Department and University Health Services.
DPD & Undergraduate Program Director UMass Amherst
The Department of Nutrition (NUT) in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track (9-month) DPD & Undergraduate Program Director. The director’s responsibilities will include teaching and program leadership of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the department’s undergraduate program.
Clerk IV (Undergraduate Programs Office - Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Isenberg Undergraduate Program serves a diverse and varied group of faculty, staff, parents, and students. The Clerk IV coordinates the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs office student engagement area. Acts as a first resource for undergraduate students, faculty, parents/guardians and others to effectively triage needs, referring complex inquiries to appropriate office staff.
Clerk IV (Patient Benefit and Referral Specialist) UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV - Patient Benefit and Referral Specialist accurately performs all functions related to the patient intake process at University Health Services (UHS) by interviewing patients, verifying eligibility electronically via multi-payer systems and entering or updating information in the practice manager in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.  Ensures the facility will be reimbursed for the services performed by verifying eligibility and benefits and obtaining pre-determinations and authorizations. Assures timely access to care for patients. Collects co-pays and fee-for-service payments and prepares electronic reconciliation of daily log. Processes telephone traffic and urgent situations in a timely manner, supports and assists various departments, and utilizes the computer system to locate patients and providers. Verifies that all patients are complying with the UHS Eligibility policy.
Technical Specialist II (Piano Technician) UMass Amherst
The Piano Technician is responsible for tuning, maintaining, and repairing the (approximately 80) pianos owned by the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives UMass Amherst
The Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Provost’s Office serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Provost’s Leadership Team, including the Executive Deputy Provost, Senior Vice Provosts, and Vice Provosts. The role leads executive-level initiatives, manages cross-functional projects, and ensures alignment across the Provost’s extensive portfolio. Operating with significant independence, the Associate Director anticipates challenges, engages stakeholders, and translates strategic goals into actionable results.
Assistant Professor - Statistics UMass Amherst
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst seeks to hire one academic year, tenure-track faculty member in Statistics starting in the Fall of 2026.
Assistant Professor - Plant Physiology UMass Amherst
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Plant Physiology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in support of the department and college.
Clinical Registered Nurse UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, in collaboration with other health care providers, is responsible for the triage, assessment and patient care of illness, injury and general health concerns for all patients using University Health Services (UHS). Nursing services are provided during regular clinic hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

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