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Culinary Worker II (Berkshire Dining Commons) 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.
Director for Issues Management (Hybrid) UMass Amherst
The Director for Issues Management is a thought partner to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Issues Management and plays a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and addressing various challenges or crises that could impact the institution. This position is an expert in developing and deploying content, effective communications, and risk mitigation measures to support ongoing priorities related to sensitive matters impacting the University.  This position is a strategic thinker and brings a passion for working in crisis management, risk assessment, a coordinated approach to problem solving, and a strong ability to ensure that communication during crises is clear, accurate, and timely.
Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid) UMass Amherst
Drawing on a broad range of expertise, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) operates as a business partner, management advocate, and employee champion for all levels of the University organization. The HRBP acts as a liaison for unit leaders, their staff and central HR staff for matters involving recruiting, employment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations and training and development. The HRBP provides regular updates regarding personnel policies, processes and procedures, and new technology (software) implementations. The HRBP is directly responsible for the delivery of a full suite of customer-focused HR services to their assigned responsibility areas. All HRBPs provide cross-coverage and back-up support for their counterparts serving other assigned organizations within the university community.
Regional Public Health Nursing Professional - Western Mass Region UMass Amherst
The Regional Public Health Nursing Professional (RPHNP) facilitates the preceptorship and clinical experiences for nursing students in the Western Massachusetts region, support Local Public Health (LPH) staff and Public Health Nurses (PHNs) in the planning and implementation of Foundational Public Health Service (FPHS) Programs, and acts as a subject matter expert in the Local Public Health Nursing Training Program. This role involves developing supportive systems for local public health organizations, leading classroom and clinical training, and providing clinical consultation and region-specific training. This position has an initial 2-year duration.
Assistant Professor (TT)/History of the Modern Middle East UMass Amherst
The History Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-system appointment expected to start on September 1, 2025, at the level of Assistant Professor in the History of the Modern Middle East. Areas of specialization are open. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, and teach four courses per academic year, including high-enrollment introductory surveys and undergraduate and graduate seminars in their research fields, and will contribute to the service needs of the department, college, and university.
Assistant Athletic Director - Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience UMass Amherst
Assistant Athletic Director - Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience oversees the athletic promotions, sales, fan experience, and marketing unit including ensuring the maintenance and adherence to the philosophies and regulations of the Conference, NCAA, and University and compliance with all federal, state, university laws. This position creates individual ticket programs and promotions, group sales strategies, advertising campaigns and community programs designed to increase attendance and revenue at UMass Athletic events with a specific emphasis on football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, hockey and men’s lacrosse.  The Assistant AD enhances and directs game presentations at all athletic events and is responsible for all community outreach activities for UMass Athletics.
Assistant Director - Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience UMass Amherst
Assist the Assistant Athletics Director – Marketing, Sales and Fan Experience to oversee all aspects of the athletic sales, marketing, and promotions unit including ensuring the maintenance and adherence to the philosophies and regulations of the Conference, NCAA, and University; compliance with all federal, state, university laws.  Create and implement all aspects of the sales, marketing, and promotions plan for the Athletic Department. Assist in creation of individual ticket programs and promotions, advertising campaigns and community programs designed to increase attendance and revenue at UMass athletic events with a specific emphasis on football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, ice hockey and men’s lacrosse.  Enhance and direct game presentations at all athletic events. Assist all community outreach activities for UMass Athletics, and create initiatives with the focus on group ticket sales as part of maximizing overall ticket revenues. Responsible for ensuring that all sales initiatives maintain and adhere to the philosophies and regulations of the Conference, NCAA, University, State, and federal entities.
Executive Assistant I (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst Libraries make up the largest publicly-supported research library in New England with more than eight million physical and digital items available to users. As a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and beyond, the Libraries foster a diverse, inclusive, and user-centered environment in which to engage with ideas and acquire the skills necessary for independent learning and critical thinking. We value collaborations and partnerships; diversity and inclusion; innovation and creativity; openness and transparency; and sustainability and stewardship.
Coordinator of Commonwealth Honors College Co-Curricular Events UMass Amherst
This position collaborates with all Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) units to implement student events, programs, and activities for all CHC students. This position will include working with the Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community (CHCRC) residential hall staff to plan inclusive and co-programming to ensure that all CHC students experience a living and learning community regardless of their residential area. This position will also plan and implement various co-curricular and extracurricular programming and assume responsibilities for the CHC inductions for our first-year students at the beginning of the fall semester. Additionally, this position will coordinate recruitment and outreach activities in collaboration with the UMass Amherst Office of Admissions. This position will also supervise the student ambassadors who are involved in recruitment and outreach events and activities.
Communications Dispatcher II (UMPD Emergency Dispatcher) UMass Amherst
Receives, prioritizes, and transmits first notification of calls for 24/7/365 service for police, fire and medical assistance from the campus community. Dispatches non-emergency and 911 calls for service to the campus community. Transmits messages by radio from the Communications Center to multiple mobile and portable units in accordance with strict rules and regulations. Communicates via state and national criminal databases to other police departments to report on criminal activity. Extensively documents actions and outcomes from all police, fire and medical incidents occurring on campus into a computer-aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Assistant Director of Residential Planning and Capital Projects UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Campus Development, the Assistant Director of Residential Planning and Capital Projects is responsible for organizing and managing a group of professional staff in the management of the programming, planning and design of housing capital projects, feasibility studies, and deferred maintenance management and capital projects; the development and organization of project management processes and procedures; and the management of personally assigned projects in direct support of the overarching mission of Campus Life and the University.
Departmental Assistant (Research Assistant) - BioEpi Data UMass Amherst
Under the general direction and guidance of Dr. Leyao Wang, the Principal Investigator, this Research Assistant will help with data collection, data analysis and interpretation as well as help prepare the data for publication.
Academic Success Advisor (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Retention & Academic Success, School of Public Health & Health Sciences (SPHHS), the Academic Success Advisor provides comprehensive advising for university undeclared and exploratory track students; implements and coordinates programs and services to promote the academic success of undergraduate at-risk students, provides 4+1 advising for undergraduate students moving into graduate study; and is responsive to the needs of a large number of highly diverse students.
Assistant Dean, Administrative Services & Human Resources UMass Amherst
Under general direction of the Dean of University Libraries, the Libraries’ Assistant Dean, Administrative Services and Human Resources (AD, ASHR) directs, manages, and oversees the Libraries financial accounting systems, budget development, procurement activities, payroll, student employment, information services, facilities, and all human resources functions, including training and development, and employee benefits. The position develops, manages, and executes services that address recruitment, retention and professional development of all staff in the University Libraries. Serves as the primary resource for the Libraries regarding all matters relative to campus personnel policies and procedures, and acts as primary liaison with Central Human Resources and other campus administrative offices relating to personnel matters. Serves as a member of the Library Leadership Team.
Communication Program Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Communication Program Coordinator will coordinate the execution of comprehensive Library communication plans designed to engage user and foster a lasting connection between these constituents and the UMass Amherst Libraries.  Supply content for and oversee production of print and electronic signage communications, In addition, oversee design, ordering, and distribution of Library promotional materials.
Storekeeper III (Worcester Dining Commons) UMass Amherst
Supervises the stock replenishment, ordering, receipt, issuance and distribution of materials, equipment and supplies at the Worcester Commons Residential /Retail operation Zone. Supervises the taking of inventories and related records and performs related administrative duties.
Research Development & Support Specialist UMass Amherst
The Research Development & Support Specialist is responsible for the full cycle of research administration providing specific expertise and support on grant and contract proposals to post award activities occurring in the Department of Psychology & Brain Sciences (PBS).
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.
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.
Clerk V (EEO Intake Coordinator) UMass Amherst
Under general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Equal Opportunity, ADA and Title IX Coordinator, the EEO Intake Coordinator (Clerk V) coordinates the Equal Opportunity Office’s reporting and complaint intake function by conducting intake and assessment into discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, ADA compliance matters, and Title IX sexual harassment reports and/or complaints submitted by university students and employees.

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