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Executive Vice Provost UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) seeks a strategic, experienced leader to serve as its executive vice provost. The executive vice provost (EVP) supports and advises the provost & senior vice chancellor for academic affairs (provost) in strategically leading and managing all aspects of the university’s academic mission.
Rape Crisis Advocate UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of Associate Director for Counseling and Rape Crisis Services, assists in the provision of services of the daily operations of 24 hour comprehensive services for victims/survivors and the family and friends of victims/survivors of sexual and relationship violence, and participates in violence prevention efforts and education to meet grant, program, and departmental goals.
SATF Financial Advisor UMass Amherst
The SATF Financial Advisor will provide financial advising for the Student Government Association (SGA) and its Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) funded through the Student Activities Trust Fund (SATF); educate, advise, and counsel students on acquiring life skills, leadership skills, and promote organizational development in student groups.  This position will serve as the primary resource for student budget processes that recommend the allocation of mandatory student activities fees exceeding $2.5 million annually.
Communication Access Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) 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 accommodations, adjustments, and modifications as mandated by federal, state, and local laws. Primarily work with Deaf/HOH (hard of hearing) students but also can serve as a generalist for students with disabilities.
Contracts Estimator Manager (Building Maintenance) UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Building Maintenance, the Contract Manager oversees the management of Facility Management team contracts, ensuring compliance with all state and university procurement policies. This role also includes the supervision of skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel, as well as service contractors. The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, alteration, and operation of buildings, systems, and equipment across the Amherst campus, university properties, and remote locations.
Associate Director of Academic Programs (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Department of Political Science Associate Director of Academic Programs provides leadership and direction for the department’s academic programs by managing graduate student services, program administration, course planning and enrollment.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Labor Studies UMass Amherst
This Postdoctoral Researcher position offers an exciting opportunity to pursue collaborative and independent research in the area of labor sociology. The position allows for 50% time for independent research on labor topics. The other 50% of the time will be in support of the Labor Center’s research and outreach, with the broad theme of “The Future of Work and Workers.”
Technical Assistant II (Pilot Plant Specialist) UMass Amherst
The Food Science Pilot Plant facility in the Department of Food Science furthers the department’s teaching, research, and outreach mission and houses equipment for the Institute for Applied Life Sciences Nutraceutical Formulation Core Facility. The Pilot Plant Specialist works with enthusiastic students and assists with food science courses, is responsible for maintaining and the operation of pilot plant equipment, management of consumable supplies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and managing waste and equipment disposal.
Culinary Worker II (Franklin DC) 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.
Associate/Full Professor - Computer or Information Sciences (Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) UMass Amherst
The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) invites applications for an academic-year tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in any area of computer or information science with a concurrent half-time role as the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (AD of DEI).
Buyer II (Purchasing and Contracts) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Procurement & Inventory Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing and contract administration of Facilities & Campus Services.
Project Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Organizational and Community Solutions (OCS) Project Coordinator works closely with OCS Project Managers to ensure the smooth execution of a wide variety of projects focused on organizational capacity building, project management, instructional design and eLearning, events management, and nonprofit sustainability.
Associate/Full - Marieb Endowed Professorship - Joint Colleges of Nursing / Engineering UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track faculty that will be jointly appointed with the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and the College of Engineering. This position offers the unique opportunity to join a strong team of collaborators between these colleges in the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation as well as part of the larger University-wide Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) and its Center for Personalized Health Monitoring (CPHM). Eligible candidates for this position may be appointed to a Marieb endowed professorship. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to take a leadership role in large, collaborative, sponsored research projects.
Assistant Professor - Immunology UMass Amherst
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position, to begin September 1, 2025, in Immunology.
Finance and Business Manager - CBIKS (Hybrid) UMass Amherst
In partnership with the Center Director and Managing Director, the National Science Foundation Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS) Finance and Business Manager plans and manages the budget and pre- and post-grant financial functions for the Center and its externally funded programs. The Finance and Business Manager is responsible for accounting, policy compliance, reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development, and budget forecasting for day-to-day operations and for existing sponsored research programs and proposal development. These activities require independent decision-making and continuous collaboration with research administration offices.
Employment Eligibility & I-9 Specialist UMass Amherst
The Employment Eligibility and I-9 Specialist is responsible for ensuring University compliance with federal I-9 employment eligibility regulations including, but not limited to, timely identification and resolution of employment eligibility issues to ensure compliance and mitigate liability.
Maintainer I (SW/S Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Electrician I (Alterations) UMass Amherst
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.
Skilled Laborer II (Hoisting License) - Grounds Department UMass Amherst
Provides the care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, walks, roadways, and parking lots.
Clerk IV (Client Services Coordinator - Hybrid Opportunity) Mt. Ida - Newton, UMass Amherst
Provides administrative support to the Boston Regional Office of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network located at the Mt. Ida campus in Newton. Provides support for the office’s training programs and events. Supports the office in meeting its strategic, long-term goals.

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