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Academic Advisor & Student Outreach Coordinator UMass Amherst
The Civic Engagement and Service-Learning (CESL) Academic Advisor and Student Outreach Coordinator manages undergraduate student advising for all UMass students pursuing the Civic Engagement and Public Service (CEPS) Certificate and the BDIC-CivX program track.
Clerk IV (Customer Service Specialist) UMass Amherst
This position supports the customer service mission of the Bursar’s office and reports directly to the Clerk V Customer Service Manager. The person in this position works interchangeably between the Collections Area and the Main Office providing customer service as needed.
Departmental Assistant - Seafood Project UMass Amherst
Department Assistant position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst performing research as part of a single or multi-disciplinary research project. Opportunity to work on a collaborative seafood project focused on delineating a feasibility study for distribution of local seafood to underserved communities.
Director Of Student Legal Services UMass Amherst
Under the general programmatic direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students, the Director of Student Legal Services directs the legal and administrative operation of the Student Legal Services Office (SLSO); acts as legal counsel to and provides policy advocacy for student governance bodies and student leaders on issues of concern to the student body; provides legal services to students and student groups; and, develops and directs a community legal education programs.
Clerk IV (Work Management Specialist) UMass Amherst
The Work Management Specialist (Clerk IV) coordinates, processes, and monitors scheduling and work management systems for facilities and campus services. They are responsible for the maintenance and coordination of the TMA database that is utilized for all Facilities work orders. Through the TMA database the specialist produces and creates reports and lists for current work orders and preventative maintenance requests. They are the point of contact for their assigned Zone teams and meet daily with their teams to assign and distribute work tasks. 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 TMA system.
Clerk IV - Office Manager UMass Amherst
The Office Manager provides administrative support to Instructional Design, Engagement and Support (IDEAS) and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) by establishing and implementing workflow processes, administrative record keeping, compiling administrative reports, making travel arrangements, supply purchasing, physical space management, conference rooms and meeting spaces,  preparing correspondence and coordinating staff meetings.
Head of Grounds Services Section (Construction Services) UMass Amherst
Manages and leads the overall operation of the Grounds maintenance division. Supervises and coordinates all activities involved in the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of campus landscape, hardscape, and waste handling systems. In cooperation with other Heads of Grounds Services, may supervise any and all functions of the Grounds Department.
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.
Clerk IV (Administrative Support) UMass Amherst
Provides administrative and clerical support to the Department of Health Promotion and Policy. Participates in supervision of student workers. Prepares, tracks and files general financial forms including but not limited to purchasing, travel, and reconciling accounts. Assists in the preparation of Human Resource (HR) and financial reports, proposals, and miscellaneous office materials using various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, and Summit. Provides administrative support to the Graduate Program Director. These administrative duties require extensive knowledge of School and University administrative and academic policies, procedures, and systems as well as a high level of discretion when handling confidential material and information.
Conference Registration and Housing Manager UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Director of Hospitality, responsible for performing and supervising staff in a variety of functions and duties directly related to the coordination of conference programs and directly related to the registration and housing services provided by University Conference Services (UCS) to conference programs.
Departmental Assistant - Seafood Graphic Design UMass Amherst
Department Assistant position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst performing research as part of a single or multi-disciplinary research project. Opportunity to work on a collaborative seafood project focused on delineating a feasibility study for distribution of local seafood to underserved communities.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind UMass Amherst
Position Overview: The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW) is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join this Department of Energy (DOE)/Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)/Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)-funded project to perform citizen-engaged research to support security and independence in America’s energy system and to ensure that all interested parties have a voice.
Postdoctoral Research Associate 100% - CBIKS UMass Amherst
This position is with the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS), a National Science Foundation Science & Technology Center. CBIKS is an interdisciplinary center that examines how to effectively and ethically braid Western and Indigenous science research, education, and practice related to the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change, protections of cultural places, and food sovereignty. CBIKS activities include studying and promoting wise practices in community-based research with Indigenous communities, from relationship development and the research development process through storywork and knowledge mobilization. CBIKS activities include promoting the respectful braiding of Indigenous science with Western science, and supporting community-based research agendas and collaborative research design. This position assists CBIKS thematic research groups in conducting “science of science” research within the CBIKS network. The eight research theme areas at CBIKS are: ethics, data sovereignty, relationality & research development, fieldwork & braiding knowledges, formal & informal science education, storywork & knowledge mobilization, training scientists, and policy & government agencies. This is an on-site position at CBIKS Central on the UMass Amherst campus in Amherst, MA with the possibility of some remote work. This is a one-year position with a possibility of renewal for a second year. Postdocs are expected to engage in at least two of the eight research themes. Applicants should note areas of interest and experience in their cover letter.
Director Curriculum & Outreach UMass Amherst
The Director of Curriculum and Outreach manages Slavery North's developing strategies to interpret and share research findings with academic and professional organizations, the community, and the media.  The Director collaborates with active researchers at UMASS and in the field, as well as reviews related academic publications to help publicize the history and art historical depiction of slavery in the northern part of North America. The Director plans and organizes panel discussions, exhibitions, screenings, conferences, workshops, and other in-person and virtual events. Additionally, the director is responsible for developing historical and art historical curricula for all educational levels and for academic and lay audiences in this emerging field of study.
Maintenance Technician II - Alterations (Carpenter, Painter, Glass) UMass Amherst
The Maintenance Technician II (Alterations - Carpenter, Painter, Glass) position 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 (Building Maintenance Alarm Shop) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, clock systems, card access systems, security systems, fire alarm systems, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employing the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Contractors, Engineers, Control Technicians, etc. maintaining the building systems integrity. Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.
Departmental Assistant - Seafood Economics UMass Amherst
Department Assistant position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst performing research as part of a single or multi-disciplinary research project. Opportunity to work on a collaborative seafood project focused on delineating a feasibility study for distribution of local seafood to underserved communities.
Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards UMass Amherst
Under the supervision of an Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of student services with primary responsibility for adjudication of student conduct cases.
Associate Professor (tenured) Public History/Associate Director of Slavery North Initiative UMass Amherst
The Department of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenured position in the Public Histories of North American Enslavement. The appointment will be at the Associate Professor level beginning Fall 2025. For its initial three years (with potential for renewal) the position will be affiliated with Slavery North, an initiative that seeks to advance social justice by centering the cultures, experiences, lives, and resistance of enslaved peoples in Canada and the US North while bolstering public understanding of the social and cultural impacts of trans-Atlantic slavery and its legacies in the North, including how that history manifests in anti-Black racism today.
Academic Programs Manager (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Department of Political Science Academic Programs Manager manages the enrollment and course scheduling functions for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and also provides logistical support for Department events and special projects.

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