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Civilian Advocate for Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence UMass Amherst
Under the general supervision of Director of Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy Services, provides services for victims/survivors and their loved ones impacted by sexual and relationship violence and stalking as part of rape crisis team. In addition to providing services onsite, the Civilian Advocate provides services at area police departments and on campus. Works with Northwestern District Attorney’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Unit and Victim Witness Advocates to support victims involved in criminal justice processes and consults with legal system personnel (i.e., prosecutor, parole officer, advocates,) to gather or share information for safety planning and to discuss progress of the legal case in the criminal justice system.
Executive Director, Social Media UMass Amherst
The Executive Director of Social Media is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and optimization of highly strategic and innovative digital content across various social media and online platforms for the university and the Chancellor. The position plays a lead role in reputation management for the institutional social channels and the Chancellor’s social platforms, ensuring alignment with values, goals, and overall brand image. The role is responsible for leading the social media team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment through regular onsite engagement, including in-person team meetings, coaching, and mentoring.
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 (Transportation) UMass Amherst
To provide safe, excellent, and courteous bus service to the public.
Third Class Power Plant Engineer (1 Year Appointment) UMass Amherst
The Third Class Power Plant Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Central Heating Plant equipment and systems and assists with maintenance tasks as assigned.
Legal Studies Lecturer UMass Amherst
The interdisciplinary Legal Studies Department  at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is accepting applications for a full-time (academic year) non-tenure track lecturer. We welcome applications from scholars and teachers who focus on law and society broadly defined. The successful candidate can offer courses that address social, political, historical and/or cultural issues in the U.S., foreign or global courses are also welcome, and preference will be given to candidates that offer creative course designs and well developed pedagogy for undergraduate students.
Departmental Assistant (Custodial Assistant) UMass Amherst
The Custodial Assistant performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of buildings in the Auxiliary Enterprises Division.  Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program CCAP – (Cleaning Cost Analysis Program), which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture and trash removal.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Culinary Worker II (Concessions) 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.
Post Doctoral Res Assoc - Biophysics UMass Amherst
The Debold Muscle Biophysics Lab is seeking talented applicants for a full-time, Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Kinesiology Department as part of a five-year grant from the NIH to study the molecular mechanisms underlying muscle contraction, intracellular transport and the formation of complex cellular structures. The goal of this work is to understand how the load-dependent proteins of the molecular motor myosin enable it to perform complex cellular processes when working as a team of motors.
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.

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