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Emergency Preparedness Coordinator UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Emergency Management, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator contributes to the campus’ emergency management program. This position partners with departments and internal stakeholders to implement procedures for preparation, response and recovery to crisis or sudden risks, specifically campus emergencies and disasters. The position upholds systems for safety and wellbeing of the campus community through dedicated 24x7 on-call emergency support service. Additionally, this position maintains the operational readiness of the campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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.
Metadata Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Metadata Coordinator oversees cataloging/metadata creation and management in a large complex academic research environment. Develops, implements, and assesses proposals, plans and projects specifically related to cataloging/metadata systems and services. Recommends and facilitates improvements to existing systems and services. Advises on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Trains others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and works closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections. Participates in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS, discovery, and digital repository systems.
Clerk III UMass Amherst
Provides assistance to the UCard Office in the maintenance of anticipated 25-30,000 cardholder accounts and in the production of 15,000 cards annually.
Departmental Assistant (Breakfast Attendant - Hotel UMass) UMass Amherst
Assists in the breakfast preparation and set-up of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes within Hotel UMass; performs set-ups of serving areas; serves food and beverages; cleans equipment, production areas, serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes, pots, and pans.
Operations Manager - News & Media Relations UMass Amherst
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of News and Media Relations, the Operations Manager organizes, leads and executes priority projects and strategic initiatives for the Office of News and Media Relations. The Operations Manager ensures all communications and projects further both department and university strategic goals. The position oversees daily department operations and financials to build a collaborative culture and meet organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.
Academic Success Coach (temporary 2-year, benefitted position) UMass Amherst
The Academic Success Coach works closely with other Learning Resource Center (LRC)/ Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies (OURS) personnel and the campus community to ensure high quality academic success coaching services and functional supervision of peer coaching cohort. This is a two-year temporary, benefited appointment.
Clerical Assistant UMass Amherst
Administrative and Event Coordinator will support the Energy Transition Institute with professional training and other events and administrative activities.
Fiscal Services Manager (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Fiscal Services Manager provides financial, administrative, and programmatic support to the UMass Amherst Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) business units (with a focus on the Core Facilities). The Fiscal Services Manager prepares, analyzes, and maintains financial data, including performing account reconciliations; forecasting; preparing fiscal reports for distribution to the IALS leadership team, executive groups, and core research facilities staff; and acting as a resource to staff on financial matters.
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management UMass Amherst
The Management Department of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position in Strategic Management. The rank is at the level of Assistant Professor, with a start date set for September 2025.
Senior Project Manager (Hybrid/Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Senior 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, 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.
Assistant Director for New Student Orientation, Transitions, & Family Programs UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director for New Student Orientation, Transitions, & Family Programs, the Assistant Director for New Student Orientation, Transitions, & Family Programs performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of student services with primary responsibility for implementation of the new student orientation, transitions, and family programs for undergraduate students and their families.
Scientific Research and Development Model Maker / Tool Maker UMass Amherst
The Scientific Research and Development Model Maker / Tool Maker promotes the research and educational mission of the Physics Machine Shop by the design of unique and complex scientific equipment and apparatus used in sponsored research. This position designs and fabricates this equipment using manual and computer-controlled machines and supports the education of research students by instructing them in the field of machining.
Events, Communications, & Office Manager - Center for Research on Families UMass Amherst
The Events, Communications, and Office Manager is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the communications, marketing, and national visibility efforts of the Center for Research on Families (CRF). This includes but is not limited to event management, communications, management of the Center's website, newsletters, social media accounts, poster creation and dissemination, announcements, and promotion of all events.
Director of Advising & Academic Success UMass Amherst
The Director of Advising & Academic Success develops and implements advising interventions and directs staff in the delivery of advising services for undergraduate students needing to advance towards a major, establish good academic standing, or otherwise achieve academic success.  The Director is responsible for coordination of special programs including Destination Days, Fall Visit Days, First Year Seminars, and leadership development programming.
Case Manager UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Students, the Case Manager performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of non-clinical case management to students through outreach, advocacy, support, and helping students connect to university and community resources.
Plumber (Zone 4) 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, trade related asbestos abatement, 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 Control Technicians / trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities. Performs related work as required.  This is a maintenance function, which includes overtime and returning to work between shifts when directed or called.
Electrician I (Alterations) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs building systems such as electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, control equipment, electro­ mechanical controls, card access/security, and fire alarms. Initiates repairs on building systems such as control systems, beating and ventilation (HVAC) systems.
Maintenance Technician II (Facilities Services) UMass Amherst
Maintains, repairs, installs, and inspects all types of building and kitchen equipment; acts as troubleshooter and performs preventative maintenance; performs related work as required. May exercise functional supervision over an individual or a small number of employees engaged in maintenance, repairs, installations, and inspections.
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.

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