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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assistant Dean of Students for Conflict Resolution UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students for Conflict Resolution has primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of conflict resolution services for students. The Assistant Dean will utilize relevant student development, restorative justice, social justice, and conflict resolution theory and practice to develop and implement alternative and adaptable conflict resolution processes.
Metadata Librarian (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Metadata Librarian will coordinate the receipt and evaluation of continuing resources and government documents as well as other formats as necessary. Actively catalog materials in a variety of formats using rules and national standards and best practices. Participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS and discovery. Advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Train others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and work closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections.
Manager of Media Production & Instructional Technology (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Manager of Media Production and Instructional Technology leads the media production team to support the creation of engaging and effective instructional content for both online and in-person courses. The Manager oversees the creation of high-quality multimedia content, ensuring alignment with educational goals and fostering innovative use of instructional technology.
Clerk IV (SPHHS Administrative Assistant & Registrar) UMass Amherst
The SPHHS Administrative Assistant/Registrar provides comprehensive, high-level administrative support within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS). The work is split at 50% supporting the Public Health Sciences program and 50% supporting SPHHS and its departments.
Research Accountant (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Responsible for all aspects of post-award management of Research Grants and Contracts including preparation, review and approval of budgets, transactions, billings, and reports of expenditures. The position requires interpretation of complex grant and contract terms in conformance with Federal, State and University guidelines. The Research Accountant collaborates with the team of research accounts as well as departments on campus. The Research Accountant exercises professional judgment in areas of the allowability of grant expenditures, grant close-outs and budgeting decisions. Performs a wide range of detailed and complex accounting advisory functions related to the Research Grants and Contracts being managed. The office is currently working in a hybrid working environment (3 days on-site and 2 days remote) for the foreseeable future.
Senior Assistant Director, Scholarship Manager (Hybrid) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Senior Assistant Director, Scholarship Manager manages the implementation and administration of the university-approved scholarship management program (currently Blackbaud Award Management/ AcademicWorks), creating and executing ongoing training and educational initiatives to ensure that Blackbaud Award Management is properly utilized in all academic units.
Director of Facilities UMass Amherst
The Director of Facilities for the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) is responsible for daily functions related to project management and facility operations for various facilities within the College of Natural Sciences. The position will heavily rely on multi-faceted communications to coordinate resources, expertise and services efficiently and effectively to continuously support a complex research, teaching and outreach operation.
Assistant Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research & Studies (OURS) UMass Amherst
The Assistant Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies (OURS) manages the daily operations, expansion, and growth of the program.  This role includes overseeing undergraduate research education, facilitating research access, and managing a cohort of Undergraduate Research Mentors. The Assistant Director also advises students individually, develops workshops and information sessions (both virtual and in-person), and maintains the OURS website and research databases. Collaborating with campus partners, the Assistant Director works to expand undergraduate research opportunities across the University.

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