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Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Moving Services) UMass Amherst
The Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Moving Services) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to Moving, Recycling & Waste Services. Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in solid waste collection, handling, and transport. Loads and unloads trucks and performs routine maintenance. Performs manual tasks requiring various specialized skills or knowledge. Performs related unskilled tasks as required. Operates heavy or specialized trucks and equipment employed in construction, landscaping, and highway maintenance.
Instructional Designer (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Instructional Designer creates upskilling research projects, courses, consultations and workshops to educate faculty and staff to design, develop, and deliver high-quality online instruction through effective instructional design processes supported by emerging educational technologies.
Departmental Assistant (Line Server) - Fall 2025 UMass Amherst
Assists in the preparation of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes; serves food to diners; cleans equipment, production areas, serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes, pots and pans; operates a cash register to make cash sales transactions.
Departmental Assistant (Kitchen Assistant) - Fall 2025 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.   May be required to operate a cash register to make cash sales transactions.
Departmental Assistant (Pot Washer) - Fall 2025 UMass Amherst
Performs routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation including pot washing, dish washing, and cleaning. Primary duties are to wash pots and pans and to assist with various other cleaning and cooking tasks as needed.
Associate Director of Recreation & Wellbeing for Wellbeing Education Services UMass Amherst
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Recreation and Wellbeing, the Associate Director of Recreation and Wellbeing for Wellbeing Education and Services (WES) fosters a culture of health, wellness, and wellbeing.  Provides supervision for a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with campus and community partners to leverage evidence-based practices and initiatives that address health and wellness needs, including development, implementation, and evaluation.  The Associate Director plays a critical role in ensuring students are supported holistically by enabling lifelong wellbeing, academic success, and personal development.
University Writing Program Lecturer UMass Amherst
The UMass Amherst Writing Program in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (https://www.umass.edu/writing-program/) invites applications for several full-time benefitted, non-tenured track positions.
Assistant Director for Student Conduct & Community Standards UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of an Assistant Dean for Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Community Standards is responsible for a variety of functions related to the delivery of student services, with primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the university student conduct system.
Departmental Assistant - Civic Initiative Mentor UMass Amherst
Mentors at UMDI CI provide administrative and organizational assistance to the Civic programs, assisting with the day-to-day functions. This will include, but not be limited to, supporting the academic director and program manager with administrative tasks and communication, and assisting with planning and organizing the schedule for each day. Mentors will have a unique opportunity to host small and large group sessions on social, cultural, and academic issues. In addition to facilitating participants’ programming (virtual and/or in-person) and creating a positive environment for the participants, mentors are expected to be present and engaged with the participants during small group and project activity. The mentors provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about American culture, norms, and discuss program content areas in an informal setting; similarly, mentors are able to learn about the participant’s home countries. This cross-cultural exchange represents an important aspect of the CI’s mission, by developing more substantive connections and understandings of different cultures, norms, and values.
Clerical Assistant (UMass Hotel) UMass Amherst
The Hotel Front Desk Clerk assists in the registration of hotel guests, assigns accommodations, and maintains guest room inventory.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Departmental Assistant (Housekeeping - UMass Hotel) UMass Amherst
Participates in general and specific cleaning tasks of hotel guestrooms and public areas.
Clerical Assistant (Summer Conference Housing) UMass Amherst
Performs desk clerk functions in a residence hall registering guest, assigning accommodations, receiving payments. Makes security tours of facility, keeps records, and provides information. Performs related work as required.
Managing Director Clean Energy Extension - Extension Associate/Full Professor UMass Amherst
The Director will maintain ongoing obligations and develop new collaborations for CEE to support its mission, maintain its financial stability, and enhance its value to the Commonwealth and university. The Director will bring new expertise to CEE and is expected to develop applied research and/or public service and outreach activities consistent with the CEE mission. The Director will be responsible for managing CEE staff and their professional development. The Director will hold a faculty position in the Department of Environmental Conservation and teach one to two courses per year in clean energy and the energy transition, as well as contribute to other departmental service needs typical for faculty. Joint affiliation with another academic department may be considered based on the candidate’s background.
Joseph W. and Alma W. Keilty Chair in Education UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the new Joseph W. and Alma W. Keilty Chair in Education join the dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff in the Student Development Department within the College of Education.
Post Doctoral Research Associate UMass Amherst
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will have the opportunity to assist in both the research and the community-partnered approaches to conducting this research. Responsibilities include writing scientific papers, quantitative and qualitative data collection and/or analysis, literature reviews, community engagement, and grant writing. Overall goals and specific activities will be determined collaboratively between the post-doc and Dr. Mackie, but can include multiple first-authored and co-authored journal articles, development of project leadership skills, research proposal submissions (PCORI, National Institute of Health, foundations), methods training, community engagement, conference presentations, and formal and informal mentorship and networking opportunities.

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