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Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) UMass Amherst
The Utility Plant Operator (Licensed Pipefitter) operates, maintains, and repairs the campus steam, condensate, water and sewer distribution systems and related equipment.
Director of Dining Operations UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Dining Services (EDS), responsible for the overall success of Retail Dining Services (RDS) and oversight of the day-to-day operations of Residential Dining Services (RDS). The Director of Dining Operations provides leadership in developing and executing strategies to deliver high quality dining experiences and excellent customer service to University students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, and guests, while achieving operational and financial goals and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are maintained. Specific areas of responsibility include the oversight of the University's self-operated dining operations, maintenance, and janitorial.
Technical Assistant II (Landscaping) UMass Amherst
The Technical Assistant II (Landscaping) performs horticultural work on campus landscapes including planning out and monitoring the planting and maintenance of flowers, flowering shrubs, annual plants and perennial plants. Works under the supervision of the Maintenance Working Foreman and Head of Grounds, who prioritizes work and provides guidance on policies and procedures. This position is responsible for all technical maintenance aspects of the care and culture of campus, annuals, perennials and woody ornamentals.
Senior Institutional Effectiveness Consultant (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Senior Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Consultant plays a key role in advancing the University's strategic priorities by partnering with academic and administrative units to foster a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-based planning, and institutional learning. Reporting to the Deputy Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness, this position supports the development, alignment, and implementation of strategic initiatives across campus.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Water Resources and Hydrology UMass Amherst
The Hydrosystems Research Group led by Dr. Casey Brown at UMass Amherst is seeking Postdoctoral Research Scientists to conduct research in the analysis of coupled human and hydrologic systems to assist adaptation to climate change, primarily in the integrated water resources and urban water supply systems.
Laboratory Technician I UMass Amherst
Perform laboratory and field work, in consultation with the Director, in support of several grant-funded applied water quality monitoring and research projects. Carry out water sample collection, processing, and analysis following established protocols and assigned field schedules. Manage assigned tasks, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines in alignment with Center objectives. Maintain and calibrate laboratory and field equipment, coordinate QA/QC activities, and ensure compliance with certification requirements. Support data management and assist in preparation for laboratory audits and reporting. Coordinate daily activities and ensure smooth operation of the Environmental Analysis Laboratory.
Technical Assistant III (Educ) UMass Amherst
Provide support for general and organic laboratory and lecture courses. Maintain an organized set of materials to support faculty lecturing in large enrollment first and second year courses, including general education courses. In collaboration with the Directors of teaching laboratories and technical staff, develop new, complementary laboratory experiments at the freshmen and sophomore levels. Direct supervision provided by the Director of the General Chemistry Laboratory (Sr. Lecturer II A) and functional supervision provided by the Organic and Inorganic Teaching Laboratories Coordinator (Laboratory Technician II) and the Organic Laboratory Director (Sr. Lecturer II).
Clerk IV (Fiscal Services Coordinator, Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS)) - Hybrid Opportunity UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV, Fiscal Services Coordinator, in the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) is responsible for all accounts receivable functions for the IALS Core Facilities including invoicing, collections, and applying payments, as well as assisting with onboarding customers.  In addition to these duties, the Fiscal Services Coordinator performs procurement-related functions and works on special projects as assigned by the Fiscal Services Manager and Director of Finance and Operations.
Senior Research Fellow - Analytical Geochemistry UMass Amherst
We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Fellow to manage analytical geochemistry research facilities and instrumentation and conduct research with faculty within the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Senior Research Fellow will manage the Cosmogenic Nuclide and X-ray Analytical Laboratores in support of research in geochemistry, geomorphology, volcanology, sedimentology, mineralogy, and petrology.
Clerk IV (Office Manager - CNEI) UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV will be working in collaboration with the Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation Co-Directors and is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day and strategic operational aspects of the Marieb Center and providing administrative support. This is a 3-year appointment with possibility of re-appointment based on funding.

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