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Project Coordinator Specialist UMass Amherst
The Project Coordinator Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting the Director and the Fine Arts Center’s strategic initiatives. This position is the principal aide to the Director of the Fine Arts Center with responsibility for proactively managing a wide range of high priority projects and initiatives, including organizing, coordinating, and translating ideas into plans of action. The position works closely with the Fine Arts Center’s leadership team to execute critical action items needed to achieve University and Fine Art Center strategic objectives. The Project Coordinator Specialist is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Director’s office and provides a bridge for effective communication between the office, internal, and external stakeholders.
Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor UMass Amherst
The Senior/Academic Advisor works collaboratively with program administrators and staff to support a comprehensive academic advising program serving the 750+ undergraduate students enrolled in the Public Health Sciences (PHS) major. The Senior/Academic Advisor is responsible for administering advising programs, implementing advising policies, assisting faculty with advising, supervising Peer Advisors, problem solving to respond to student needs, and working with SPHHS advising staff. The Senior/Academic Advisor provides advising services to undergraduate students regarding academic regulations and policies, fulfillment of major and University requirements, resolution of academic challenges, and preparation for diverse career paths within the field of public health.
Business Manager UMass Amherst
The Business Manager oversees the daily operation of the Fine Arts Center’s business functions and provides management and supervision for the administrative support services of the Fine Arts Center. The position is responsible for financial, purchasing, contracting, and personnel management activities that support the mission of the Fine Arts Center. These activities require initiative, leadership, judgment, and collaboration with departments within and external to the Fine Arts Center. The Business Manager provides advice and guidance to Fine Arts Center staff regarding policy and procedure within the University community.
Academic Programs Manager Mt. Ida - Newton, UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Provost for Academic Programs on the Mount Ida Campus (MIC), the MIC Academic Program Manager supports the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Mount Ida Campus, assists in program administration, and provides the day-to-day oversight of the campus academic programs and activities.
Student Success Advisor Mt. Ida - Newton, UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Provost for Academic Programs on the Mount Ida Campus, the MIC Student Success Advisor provides advising services for students interested in spending a semester at MIC and for students currently at the Mount Ida Campus. The position is responsive to the widely varied needs of diverse student populations and works in collaboration with the Amherst Campus network of advising and success personnel, including in wellbeing and academic departments to ensure high-quality advising and academic services for all MIC students.
Clerk IV (Assistant to the Department Head) UMass Amherst
The Assistant to the Head of the Department of Chemistry (Clerk IV) provides a range of administrative and operational support for the Department of Chemistry, including faculty searches and personnel actions.
Senior Identity Access Management Analyst (Hybrid/Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Senior Identity Access Management Analyst is a technical staff member of the Information Security organization supporting mission-critical IT applications, business processes, and infrastructure services provided by the Information Technology department.  The Identity Access Management Analyst will collaborate with university business stakeholders to develop and administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities that enable the full lifecycle management of UMass Amherst account identities, credentials, and entitlements according to security, privacy, and compliance requirements.   This position will perform security analysis and risk assessment and improve security by setting policies and standards.  This position requires deep knowledge in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), solid understanding of data security, academic business operations, compliance-related laws, regulations and audits.
Technical Assistant III (Desktop Support Technician) UMass Amherst
The Desktop Support Technician (Technical Assistant III) configures, maintains, and supports the computer systems operated by Administration & Finance (A&F) Information Technology clients. These computer system, and the services they deliver, provide mission critical services to A&F Information Technology. These services include file and print sharing, group collaboration, messaging and calendaring, and managed server and workstation security. Additionally, the person recommends new technologies, and participates in implementation and special projects as required.
Maintainer I (Berkshire Dining Commons) 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 (CAPP Hillyard Rovic) which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture, and trash removal in assigned Auxiliary Services buildings.
Senior Technical Project Manager (Hybrid/Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the planning, execution and delivery of complex, campus-wide, high impact projects by enforcing project timelines, scope, and budgets while ensuring alignment with business goals and technical specifications. This role will involve allocating resources, mitigating risks, resolving issues, and maintaining stakeholder communications to ensure project success. Overall, this position plays a pivotal role in driving projects forward with a focus on quality, efficiency, and process improvement.
Clerk IV (HR/Payroll Generalist) UMass Amherst
Review and process additional compensation forms for accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures. Enters payroll tax information and payroll deductions into the HR Direct Payroll system. Review and process Online Education (CPE) appointments in collaboration with other campus departments. Provide functional support with processing and maintaining retroactive funding changes and other funding related activities. Work with HR staff, departmental Personnel Coordinators and employees to promote an environment of 100% customer satisfaction.
Academic Counselor UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Success, develop and implement academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports, to include advising and counseling student-athletes on academic, personal and athletic eligibility matters.  Work to enhance and nurture the relationship between the student-athlete Academic Success program and the student-athletes, coaches and faculty.
Learning Specialist UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Associate AD – Academic Success, responsible for administering and implementing programs and services designed to meet the needs of student-athletes diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or considered to be at risk academically. Develops and implements academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports, to include advising and counseling student-athletes on academic and athletic eligibility matters. Work to enhance and nurture the relationship between the Academic Success program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.
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.
Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor UMass Amherst
The Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor for Slavery North will actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the center. Visiting Research Professors, 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.
Dining Hall Supervisor (Mt. Ida) Mt. Ida - Newton
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).
Maintenance Technician II (Alterations - Carpenter, Painter, Glass) UMass Amherst
Provides a wide variety of services to the Alterations Department including, but not limited to, demolition and abatement of hazardous materials; installation and maintenance of finishes; and repairs to structural and architectural building components. Responsibilities include the renovation, maintenance, and repair of University buildings and spaces and applying appropriate skills and methods as necessary in the areas of carpentry, glass replacement/repair, and painting.
Electrician I (Card Access Technician) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, card access systems, security systems, fire alarms, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employs the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with contractors, engineers, control technicians, etc. to maintain the building systems integrity.  Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.
Plumber And Steamfitter I (Facilities Services) UMass Amherst
Installs, repairs, alters and maintains fluid transmission systems, sanitary fixtures, heating systems, low- and high-pressure steam lines, condensate lines, water lines, sprinkler lines, sewer lines; and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; pneumatic 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 trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity.
Cook III (Catering) UMass Amherst
Working supervision of all food preparation within the dining hall; supervise preparation of special functions; performs related work as required.

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