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Buyer II (Purchasing and Contracts) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Procurement Contracts Manager, Buyer II (Purchasing and Contracts) position is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing and contract administration of Facilities & Campus Services.
Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of a CNS Assistant Director of Advising, the Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor provides comprehensive advising for College of Natural Sciences (CNS) to upper-level students in various CNS majors. This position works closely with other advising personnel and department-based Faculty Mentors to ensure high quality advising and academic services for all students.
Motor Equipment Mechanic III (Fleet) UMass Amherst
The Motor Equipment Mechanic III (Fleet) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating repair activities at the UMass Fleet maintenance repair shop. The incumbent is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing fleet vehicles. The incumbent collaborates with various departments to assess repair needs, provides accurate estimates, and ensures decisions align with both department budgets and vehicle safety requirements. UMTS provides all necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, and training for licenses and certifications. This position involves reviewing the work of others, including contractors and outside vendors, ensuring quality control, and inspecting repairs to maintain safety and efficiency standards.
Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) UMass Amherst
The Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) operates, maintains, and repairs the campus steam, condensate, water and sewer distribution systems and related equipment.
Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) UMass Amherst
The Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) operates, maintains, and repairs the campus steam, condensate, water and sewer distribution systems and related equipment.
Director of Dining Operations UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Dining Services (EDS), responsible for the overall success of Retail Dining Services (RDS) and oversight of the day-to-day operations of Residential Dining Services (RDS). The Director of Dining Operations provides leadership in developing and executing strategies to deliver high quality dining experiences and excellent customer service to University students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, and guests, while achieving operational and financial goals and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are maintained. Specific areas of responsibility include the oversight of the University's self-operated dining operations, maintenance, and janitorial.
Clerk III (Transit Services) UMass Amherst
The Clerk III (Transit Services) provides administrative and customer service support for the Fleet Garage including supporting purchasing, tracking repair jobs and preparing reports. May be required to serve as backup for some of the duties of the Parts Buyer I.
Technical Assistant III (Network Assistant) UMass Amherst
The Network Assistant configures, maintains, and supports the network systems and equipment operated by IT Network Operations team. This network infrastructure provides mission critical services to the campus. These services include campus wired and wireless networking, (data center networking), and regional network, and internet access.
Technical Specialist I (Utilities Mechanical) UMass Amherst
Under general supervision, the Technical Specialist I performs skilled technical and mechanical duties to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of campus utility and mechanical systems. This position requires specialized trade skills in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, water distribution, and related mechanical systems to ensure the efficient, safe, and code-compliant delivery of utilities across the UMass Amherst campus.
Technical Assistant II (Landscaping) UMass Amherst
The Technical Assistant II (Landscaping) performs horticultural work on campus landscapes including planning out and monitoring the planting and maintenance of flowers, flowering shrubs, annual plants and perennial plants. Works under the supervision of the Maintenance Working Foreman and Head of Grounds, who prioritizes work and provides guidance on policies and procedures. This position is responsible for all technical maintenance aspects of the care and culture of campus, annuals, perennials and woody ornamentals.
Assistant Projects Director UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Partnership for Worker Education (PWE) is a joint educational partnership among the University (Office of Human Resources), AFSCME, USA/MTA, and PSU. The Assistant Projects Director is responsible for supporting the Facilities and Campus Services Career Ladder with associated project activities and providing support to other PWE career ladder programming.
Senior Institutional Effectiveness Consultant (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Senior Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Consultant plays a key role in advancing the University's strategic priorities by partnering with academic and administrative units to foster a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-based planning, and institutional learning. Reporting to the Deputy Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness, this position supports the development, alignment, and implementation of strategic initiatives across campus.
Institutional Effectiveness Consultant (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Reporting to the Deputy Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness (DCIE), the Institutional Effectiveness Consultant partners with academic and administrative departments to support strategic planning, process evaluation, and institutional improvement efforts to ensure optimization and alignment with the University’s strategic objectives and initiatives.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Water Resources and Hydrology UMass Amherst
The Hydrosystems Research Group led by Dr. Casey Brown at UMass Amherst is seeking Postdoctoral Research Scientists to conduct research in the analysis of coupled human and hydrologic systems to assist adaptation to climate change, primarily in the integrated water resources and urban water supply systems.
Coordinator for Facility Operations & Aquatics UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Facility Operations, this position is responsible for the planning, management and supervision of facility operations and aquatics.  This includes personnel management and supervision of student employees working in the facility operations/aquatics area. Work with colleagues to manage a comprehensive collegiate recreation program and assist with the selection and delivery of recreation activities and student employment practices that contribute to student success and wellbeing.
Executive Creative Director (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
An experienced and visionary leader, the Executive Creative Director (ECD) translates marketing and communications strategies into compelling creative concepts and expressions to consistently and effectively bring the UMass brand to life. This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and is a member of the MarCom leadership team. The ECD has exceptional leadership skills and a strong background in audience segmenting and storytelling.  The role leads creative efforts across multiple platforms including magazine, print, digital, writing and editing, and video and photography.  The ECD directs and develops compelling, best-in-class, strategic and effective solutions that set the creative standard for university marketing material. As the strategic leader for the MarCom creative team, the ECD partners closely with colleagues in University Relations and collaborates effectively with schools, colleges and university-wide units, and external partners. This position builds on brand architecture (verbal and visual) to generate creative communications that grow UMass Amherst’s brand awareness and enhance our reputation.
Temporary Professional - Research Coordinator UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Department of Kinesiology, the SITLess4Brain Health Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technician/Research Coordinator for an NIH/NIA-funded research project. This position will coordinate research project activities funded by the National Institute on Aging for the SITLess4Brain Lab. Primarily, the project coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations of an exercise-based clinical trial for older adults under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
Laboratory Technician I UMass Amherst
Perform laboratory and field work, in consultation with the Director, in support of several grant-funded applied water quality monitoring and research projects. Carry out water sample collection, processing, and analysis following established protocols and assigned field schedules. Manage assigned tasks, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines in alignment with Center objectives. Maintain and calibrate laboratory and field equipment, coordinate QA/QC activities, and ensure compliance with certification requirements. Support data management and assist in preparation for laboratory audits and reporting. Coordinate daily activities and ensure smooth operation of the Environmental Analysis Laboratory.
Technical Assistant III (Educ) UMass Amherst
Provide support for general and organic laboratory and lecture courses. Maintain an organized set of materials to support faculty lecturing in large enrollment first and second year courses, including general education courses. In collaboration with the Directors of teaching laboratories and technical staff, develop new, complementary laboratory experiments at the freshmen and sophomore levels. Direct supervision provided by the Director of the General Chemistry Laboratory (Sr. Lecturer II A) and functional supervision provided by the Organic and Inorganic Teaching Laboratories Coordinator (Laboratory Technician II) and the Organic Laboratory Director (Sr. Lecturer II).
Clerk IV (Fiscal Services Coordinator, Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS)) - Hybrid Opportunity UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV, Fiscal Services Coordinator, in the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) is responsible for all accounts receivable functions for the IALS Core Facilities including invoicing, collections, and applying payments, as well as assisting with onboarding customers.  In addition to these duties, the Fiscal Services Coordinator performs procurement-related functions and works on special projects as assigned by the Fiscal Services Manager and Director of Finance and Operations.

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