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Departmental Assistant / UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor UMass Amherst
The Upward Bound Summer Institute (UBSI) is a 6-week residential experience hosted at UMass Amherst for 40 – 60 high school students. The UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor supervises volunteers and students, oversees implementation and evaluation of programming, and coordinates with staff during this intensive six-week program. This is a grant-funded position supervised by the Upward Bound Program Director.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Departmental Assistant / UBSI Instructor (Multiple Positions Available) UMass Amherst
The Upward Bound Summer Institute (UBSI) is a 6-week residential experience hosted at UMass Amherst for 40 – 60 high school students. The UBSI Instructor teaches classes in at least one of several content areas to student participants, conducts sessions, supervises tutor/mentors within and outside of the classroom, and participates in various aspects of this intensive six-week program. This is a grant-funded position supervised by the Upward Bound Program Director.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Research Lab/Operation Manager - Biomedical Engineering UMass Amherst
The Lab/Operations Manager provides facilities and equipment maintenance, technical services, and support to department laboratories, skilled and semi-skilled machine shop services, as well as mechanical and electrical construction services in Biomedical Engineering (BME). The Lab/Operations Manager leads the daily technical operation and training of student users for all research lab equipment. This position establishes operating protocols and collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and outside users to maximize high-impact research output.
Access Coordinator UMass Amherst
The 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.
Business Communications Lecturer UMass Amherst
The Business Communications Program seeks a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer for a Fall 2025 start.
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 (Blue Wall Cafe) 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.
Research Fellow - Research Software & Research Computing Facilitation UMass Amherst
Research Computing & Data (RCD) in collaboration with the Center for Data Science (CDS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) is hiring a Research Fellow in research software and research computing facilitation. UMass is a fast growing research computing leader in New England and this unique role provides ample opportunity to impact research computing both regionally and nationally. UMass Amherst’s primary research computing resource is the Unity Research Computing Platform, a collaborative cluster led by UMass Amherst in cooperation with UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, UMass Boston, and the University of Rhode Island. Unity is housed at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC), a joint datacenter which hosts stand alone and other collaborative research computing systems from UMass, MIT, Harvard, Northeastern, Boston University, and Yale, as well as a variety of other universities and colleges in partnership with one of the main datacenter sponsors.
4-H Extension Educator III - Mt. Ida (Hybrid Opportunity) Mt. Ida - Newton, UMass Amherst
The 4-H Extension Educator for the Northeast Region, Middlesex and Essex Counties, located at the Mount Ida Campus, will provide programmatic leadership and management for the Massachusetts 4-H Youth Development Programs. Develop and implement educational programs and resources for youth ages 5-18 while providing support and oversight for collaborating adult volunteers and partner organizations.
UMPD Compliance Manager UMass Amherst
Under the supervision of UMPD’s Administrative Lieutenant, this position is responsible for managing the Department’s Accreditation and Certification process, as the Department’s compliance manager.  This position manages the newly appointed officer’s process.
Academic Success Advisor UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Persistence, 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; works closely with departmental advisors with particular emphasis on first-year and 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.
Research Fellow - Somneuro Lab UMass Amherst
The Somneuro Lab (directed by Dr. Rebecca Spencer) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking a full-time Research Fellow for an NIH-funded study of brain development, sleep, and memory in early childhood. This project is in collaboration with Dr. Tracy Riggins (University of Maryland).
Clerk IV (CCPH Client Management & Scheduler) UMass Amherst
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH) Client Management and Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating client appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling processes, and providing excellent customer service. This role involves working closely with CCPH providers and clients to optimize appointment slots, manage cancellations and rescheduling, and maintain organized and efficient provider schedules.
Technical Specialist I (HVAC) UMass Amherst
The Technician Specialist I installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical systems and system components, including but not limited to cooling towers, strainers, pumps, air handlers, exhaust systems, fume hoods, etc. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical system, applying appropriate skills and methods as necessary in the areas of HVAC maintenance and repair, pump maintenance and repair, and air compressors and their related equipment. May assist other employees in the performance of their work.
Maintainer I (Worcester 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.
Clerk III - Program Assistant - UMass Extension Nutrition Education/Springfield Office (Hybrid) UMass Amherst
Provide support for the UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program field office in Springfield, MA.  Duties include: develop and maintain office procedures and records, coordinate essential services and equipment for the office, provide bookkeeping services (including purchase requests and travel vouchers), monitor budgets and expenditures, report time and attendance, prepare memos, correspondence, and handouts. This position is based out of Springfield, MA.
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.
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.
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.

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